Real Salt Lake vs Minnesota United: prediction, where to watch, kick-off time and line-ups - 16/08

Main prediction: Real Salt Lake to win

Alternative tip: draw or Real Salt Lake

Other market: over 10.5 corners

Real Salt Lake and Minnesota United have a track record that never disappoints football fans.

The two teams meet this 16/08 (Sunday), at America First Field (The RioT), at 02:30, and the MLS 2026 gets another chapter of this rivalry.

In their last 5 across all competitions, Real Salt Lake have won 1 time(s) and score 1.2 goals per match. Meanwhile, Minnesota United have won 0 time(s). Real Salt Lake have a 54% chance of winning according to the bookmakers.

See the probable line-ups, match details, where to watch and the prediction for Real Salt Lake vs Minnesota United.

Prediction for Real Salt Lake vs Minnesota United

Overview Real Salt Lake vs Minnesota United

Real Salt Lake are favourites, with a 54% chance of winning according to the bookmakers. The odds for a Minnesota United Football Club win are at 4.89 and a draw at 8.5.

In the MLS, Real Salt Lake have 8 win(s), 3 draw(s) and 6 defeat(s), with 29 goal(s) scored and 25 conceded, having Sergi Solans Ormo as top scorer with 7 goal(s). Meanwhile, Minnesota United have 6 win(s), 6 draw(s) and 6 defeat(s), with 20 goal(s) scored and 25 conceded, and Kelvin Yeboah as top scorer with 8 goal(s).

Real Salt Lake are unbeaten against Minnesota United in 9 matches.

Real Salt Lake have conceded goals in all of their last 4 clashes against Minnesota United.

Real Salt Lake are winless in 4 matches in the competition.

Real Salt Lake have conceded goals in their last 5 matches in the competition.

In the last 3 matches involving Real Salt Lake, all had over 9.5 corners.

Minnesota United are winless in 7 matches in the competition.

In the last 4 matches involving Minnesota United, the first half had 0 or 1 goal.

Head-to-head between Real Salt Lake and Minnesota United

In 22 clashes, Minnesota United have the advantage over Real Salt Lake: 7 win(s) against 3 and 12 draw(s). The most recent was on 23/05/2026, in the MLS, the match score was: Minnesota United 1-1 Real Salt Lake.

This data can contextualise the predictions for Real Salt Lake vs Minnesota United, but it guarantees nothing. Each team's form must be taken into account.

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Real Salt Lake: current form

Real Salt Lake have played 17 match(es) in the MLS.

See the team's performance in the MLS Soccer 2026:

8 win(s), 3 draw(s), 6 defeat(s)

Performance: 1.59 point(s) per match

29 goals scored (1.71 per match)

Top scorer: Sergi Solans Ormo (7 goal(s))

Minnesota United: current form

For the visitors, Minnesota United have played 18 match(es) in the MLS Soccer.

See their performance:

• 6 win(s), 6 draw(s), 6 defeat(s)

• Performance: 1.33 point(s) per match

• 20 goals scored (1.11 per match)

• Top scorer: Kelvin Yeboah (8 goal(s))

Real Salt Lake vs Minnesota United key players

In the MLS, Sergi Solans Ormo carries Real Salt Lake's attack with 7 goal(s).

The playmaker is Juan Manuel Sanabria Magole, leading in assists with 4. In the whole season, Sergi Solans Ormo has 7 goal(s).

On the other side, Kelvin Yeboah is the name that frightens the most for The Loons with 8 goal(s) in the MLS.

In terms of playmaking, Joaquín Nicolás Pereyra leads in assists with 6. In the whole season, Kelvin Yeboah has accumulated 8 goal(s).

Real Salt Lake vs Minnesota United statistics in the MLS

Real Salt Lake have an average of 10.65 corners and 2.06 cards per match. Minnesota United have 10.44 corners and 2 cards. Follow all the statistics for Real Salt Lake vs Minnesota United below.

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Points & Results

• 1.59
  PPG
  1.33
• 47%
  Wins
  33%
• 59%
  First to Score
  28%

Goals Scored & Conceded

• 1.71
  Scored/game
  1.11
• 1.47
  Conceded/game
  1.39
• 1.64
  xG
  1.50
• 1.48
  xGA
  1.45

Trends

• 76%
  Both Score
  56%
• 12%
  Clean Sheet
  28%
• 12%
  Failed to Score
  28%

More tips for Real Salt Lake vs Minnesota United

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Correct score prediction for Real Salt Lake vs Minnesota United

Real Salt Lake's favoritism is backed by the numbers and history points to goals at both ends. Correct result: Real Salt Lake 2-1 Minnesota United. The correct result market is unpredictable by nature. Bet responsibly.

Where to watch Real Salt Lake vs Minnesota United

Check out where to watch the live match between Minnesota United and Real Salt Lake:

Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled

Predicted line-ups for Real Salt Lake and Minnesota United

The line-ups for Real Salt Lake vs Minnesota United in the MLS Soccer are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.

Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.

Real Salt Lake line-up

The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.

Minnesota United Football Club line-up

The Minnesota United starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.

Match details for Real Salt Lake vs Minnesota United

Match: Real Salt Lake vs Minnesota United

Tournament: MLS Soccer 2026

Date: 16/08/2026

Time: 02:30 (Brasília time)

Venue: America First Field (The RioT)

Broadcast: none scheduled

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