Los Angeles vs Real Salt-Lake Prediction 23 July 2026
🔊 Los Angeles and Real Salt Lake go into this MLS round sitting third and fourth in the Western Conference. Both sides have been scoring regularly - the hosts are averaging 1.3 goals per game over their last ten matches, the visitors 1.9. Neither team is far off the conference leaders, so there's plenty to play for. The Californians are the rightful favourites here, though - after a two-month break for the World Cup, they came back and put in a strong performance in the city derby against Galaxy.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 22 September 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 4:1. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Los Angeles ):
- ball possession percentage: 46% vs 54%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 6;
- fouls: 14 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 8 vs 4.
📊 The two sides have met 21 times. Los Angeles have the clear edge - 15 wins to Real Salt Lake's 5, with one draw. They haven't played each other yet this season, and last year the California franchise won both meetings 4-1.
Head-to-head statistics Los Angeles - Real Salt-Lake
Los Angeles Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the MLS tournament (home team - Los Angeles Galaxy, away team - Los Angeles ). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:3.
Here's the game statistics (Los Angeles vs Los Angeles Galaxy):
- ball possession: 41% vs 59%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 9;
- fouls: 11 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 3;
- shots on target: 5 vs 2.
Los Angeles have been inconsistent over their last five matches - three defeats and two wins. That reflects some defensive vulnerability: they're conceding an average of 1.6 goals per game over their last ten. The attack is still productive enough, though - 1.69 goals scored per game across the season, which shows they create chances regularly. The club needs to stay in the hunt for first place, so they're pushed into an attacking approach even after dropping points. Just recently they put in one of their best performances of the season, beating local rivals Los Angeles Galaxy 3-0.
Match Results: Los Angeles
Real Salt-Lake Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Club Friendly Games tournament (home team - Real Salt-Lake, away - Burnley). The match concluded with a scoreline of 4:1.
Here are the match stats (Real Salt-Lake vs Burnley):
- ball possession: 49% vs 51%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 5;
- fouls: 7 vs 7;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 3;
- shots on target: 5 vs 1.
Real Salt Lake are on a decent run - three wins, a draw and one defeat in their last five. The scoring numbers hold up well: close to two goals per game both across the season (1.86) and over the last ten matches (1.9). Defensively they're not always solid, conceding more than one a game, but the attack covers for it. The push to stay in the playoff spots adds extra edge when playing a direct rival. There are concerns among fans, though. Their opponent has at least had one match since a long break caused by the recently concluded World Cup - Salt Lake haven't played since May 23.
Match Results: Real Salt-Lake
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 21;
- home team wins - 15, away team wins - 5, draws - 1.
Statistics: Los Angeles vs Real Salt-Lake
- matches played in the tournament: 16 vs 14;
- wins: 8 vs 8;
- win percentage: 50% vs 57%;
- losses: 5 vs 4;
- draws: 3 vs 2.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 4 vs 5;
- losses: 4 vs 3;
- draws: 2 vs 2.
- Real Salt-Lake won with a +1.5 handicap in 12 of last 14 games (MLS).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 2.24, the guests - 1.05;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3.29;
- both teams scored: overall - 10; at the home team's field - 6.
Statistics: Los Angeles vs Real Salt-Lake
- average total in the tournament: 2.75 vs 3.21;
- average total goals scored: 1.69 vs 1.86;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.69 vs 1.14;
- average total in the 2nd half: 1 vs 0.71;
- Los Angeles : average total at home in the tournament - 1.88;
- Real Salt-Lake: average total away in the tournament - 1.33;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.3 (home - 1) vs 1.9 (away - 1.25).
- Real Salt-Lake have scored under 1.5 goals in 6 of last 7 games against Los Angeles.
Prediction on corners
Los Angeles : Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.81; at home field - 5.88;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.1; at home field - 5.5.
Real Salt-Lake: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.21, away - 4.17;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4; away - 4.5.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 21;
- both teams scored all-time - 10 times;
- on the home team’s field - 6 times.
Statistics: Los Angeles vs Real Salt-Lake
- number of matches played in the tournament: 16 vs 14;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 6 vs 10;
- number of BTTS matches for Los Angeles at home - 2 (25%);
- number of BTTS matches for Real Salt-Lake away - 5 (83%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 5 vs 7;
- BTTS matches for Los Angeles at home - 2 (50%);
- BTTS matches for Real Salt-Lake away - 4 (100%).
- Real Salt-Lake have scored and conceded in last 5 away games (MLS).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (20/223, 9%);
- Los Angeles at home most often finish matches: 1:0 , 1:4 (2/8, 25%);
- Real Salt-Lake away most often play: 1:0 , 1:1 , 2:1 , 2:2 , 2:3 , 3:1 (1/6, 16.7%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 10.34% (odds 8)
2:1 - 10.28% (odds 8)
1:0 - 9.79% (odds 9)
⭐ Editor's Prediction
The hosts have been shaky at the back in recent matches, and that's been pushing up the goal tallies. Real Salt Lake score regularly on the road but tend to give up goals too - five straight matches with both sides scoring backs that up. The table situation is pushing both teams to keep the tempo high, with spots in the top half of the Western Conference still up for grabs. Given all that, Both Teams To Score (Yes) is the most logical call: both attacks are capable of exploiting the defensive gaps on offer.
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