Main prediction: both to score
Alternative tip: over 1.5 goals in the 1st half
Other market: over 10.5 corners
This 13/09 (Sunday), Real Salt Lake host New York City FC at America First Field (The RioT), at 02:30. Another chapter of a clash that the MLS always reserves as an attraction.
Real Salt Lake have accumulated 1.26 points per match in the league. Meanwhile, New York City FC have 1.21 points per match. Real Salt Lake have a 49.00% chance of winning according to the betting sites.
See on APWin the probable line-ups, where to watch and also the prediction for Real Salt Lake vs New York City FC in the MLS Soccer.
Prediction for Real Salt Lake vs New York City FC
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Overview Real Salt Lake vs New York City FC
Real Salt Lake are favourites, with odds of 2.041 and a 49.00% chance of winning. The direct head-to-head also leans towards Real Salt Lake, with 4 win(s) against 2 for New York City FC. The odds for a New York City Football Club win are 4.082 and a draw is 3.91.
In the MLS, Real Salt Lake have 8 win(s), 5 draw(s) and 10 defeat(s), with 37 goal(s) scored and 37 conceded, having Sergi Solans Ormo as top scorer with 9 goal(s). Meanwhile, New York City FC have 7 win(s), 8 draw(s) and 9 defeat(s), with 37 goal(s) scored and 33 conceded, and Nicolás Fernández as top scorer with 14 goal(s).
In the last 5 clashes between Real Salt Lake and New York City FC, all had over 9.5 corners.
Real Salt Lake are winless in 10 matches in the competition.
Real Salt Lake have conceded goals in their last 11 matches in the competition.
New York City FC are winless in 7 matches in the competition.
In the last 3 matches involving New York City FC, the first half had 0 or 1 goal.
Head-to-head between Real Salt Lake and New York City FC
In 7 clashes, Real Salt Lake have the advantage over New York City FC: 4 win(s) against 2 and 1 draw(s). The most recent was on 11/06/2023, in the MLS. draw won on that occasion.
The dominance in the head-to-head record is a factor that goes into the predictions for Real Salt Lake vs New York City FC, but it does not define the result alone. The context of the tournament and each team's form weigh just as much as the record.
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Real Salt Lake: current form
Real Salt Lake are going through a difficult patch: 4 defeats in their last 5 matches across all competitions. A positive result here would be important to restore confidence.
See the numbers in the Major League Soccer 2026:
8 win(s), 5 draw(s), 10 defeat(s)
Performance: 1.26 point(s) per match
37 goals scored (1.61 per match)
Top scorer: Sergi Solans Ormo (9 goal(s))
New York City FC: current form
For the visitors, New York City FC have played 24 match(es) in the MLS Soccer.
See their performance:
7 win(s), 8 draw(s), 9 defeat(s)
Performance: 1.21 point(s) per match
37 goals scored (1.54 per match)
Top scorer: Nicolás Fernández (14 goal(s))
Real Salt Lake vs New York City FC key players
In the MLS, Sergi Solans Ormo carries Real Salt Lake's attack with 9 goal(s).
The playmaker is Juan Manuel Sanabria Magole, leading in assists with 4. In the whole season, Sergi Solans Ormo has 9 goal(s).
On the other side, Nicolás Fernández is the name that frightens the most for The Pigeons with 14 goal(s) in the MLS.
In terms of playmaking, Maxi Moralez leads in assists with 6. In the whole season, Nicolás Fernández has accumulated 14 goal(s).
Real Salt Lake vs New York City FC statistics in the MLS
Real Salt Lake have an average of 10.48 corners and 2.43 cards per match. New York City FC have 8.46 corners and 1.75 cards. The statistics for Real Salt Lake vs New York City FC are in the table below.
Real Salt Lake
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L D L L L |
0.2 |
| Home | D L D W W |
1.6 |
| Away | L L L D L |
0.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 35% | 64% | 8% |
| Goals | 3.22 | 3.55 | 2.92 |
| Scored | 1.61 | 2.18 | 1.08 |
| Conceded | 1.61 | 1.36 | 1.83 |
| Both Teams to Score | 78% | 73% | 83% |
| Without Conceding | 9% | 18% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 13% | 9% | 17% |
| 1st to Score | 52% | 55% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.57 | 1.93 | 1.25 |
|
xGA
|
1.48 | 1.35 | 1.6 |
New York City FC
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L D D D L |
0.6 |
| Home | L D L D W |
1 |
| Away | D D L W L |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 29% | 31% | 27% |
| Goals | 2.92 | 3.54 | 2.18 |
| Scored | 1.54 | 2 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.38 | 1.54 | 1.18 |
| Both Teams to Score | 71% | 69% | 73% |
| Without Conceding | 17% | 23% | 9% |
| Failed To Score | 17% | 15% | 18% |
| 1st to Score | 52% | 69% | 36% |
|
xG
|
1.36 | 1.53 | 1.17 |
|
xGA
|
1.44 | 1.37 | 1.52 |
More tips for Real Salt Lake vs New York City FC
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Correct score prediction for Real Salt Lake vs New York City FC
The favoritism in the odds points to Real Salt Lake. With the available data, we project a narrow win. Correct result: Real Salt Lake 1-0 New York City FC. Predicting the exact score is difficult. The odds reflect this. Play with caution.
Where to watch Real Salt Lake vs New York City FC
Check out where to watch the live match between New York City FC and Real Salt Lake:
Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled
Predicted line-ups for Real Salt Lake and New York City FC
The line-ups for Real Salt Lake vs New York City FC 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
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1
Rafael Cabral Barbosa
Goalkeeper
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2
DeAndre Yedlin
Defender
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3
Kobi Henry
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4
Lukas Engel
Defender
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8
Juan Magole
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10
Diego Luna
Midfielder
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13
Jason Shokalook
Forward
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21
Juan José Arias
Defender
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25
Colin Guske
Midfielder
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39
Aiden Hezarkhani
Forward
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92
Noel Caliskan
Midfielder
The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.
New York City Football Club line-up
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6
James Sands
Midfielder
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7
Nicolás Fernández
Forward
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8
Andrés Perea
Midfielder
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9
Bénie Traore
Forward
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13
Thiago Martins
Defender
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21
Aiden O'Neill
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22
Kevin O'Toole
Defender
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26
Agustin Ojeda
Forward
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34
Raul Bicalho
Defender
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35
Mitja Ilenčič
Defender
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49
Freese Matthew
The New York City FC starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.
Match details for Real Salt Lake vs New York City FC
Match: Real Salt Lake vs New York City FC
Tournament: MLS Soccer 2026
Date: 13/09/2026
Time: 02:30 (Brasília time)
Venue: America First Field (The RioT)
Broadcast: none scheduled
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