Real Salt-Lake vs Austin Prediction 28 September 2025
🔊 The upcoming clash between Real Salt Lake and Austin promises to be eventful, especially given the current form of both teams. Real Salt Lake are fighting for a playoff spot and are eager to get back to winning ways after a series of defeats. Their attacking style often results in a flurry of goals, as evidenced by recent match stats. Meanwhile, Austin are in excellent form and also favor an attacking brand of football. It's worth highlighting their high scoring ability and knack for finding the net at crucial moments in the game.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 29 May 2025 and ended in a 1-1 draw. Here's a comparative breakdown of the stats from that encounter (Austin were the home side):
- possession: 52% vs 48%;
- corners: 7 vs 6;
- fouls: 13 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- shots on target: 4 vs 2.
📊 Statistical Preview of Official Matches Between Real Salt Lake and Austin:
- 10 matches played;
- wins for the home team - 4, wins for the visitors - 4, draws - 2;
- goals scored - 17 for Real Salt Lake, 15 for Austin;
- average total goals in the first half - 1.4, in the second half - 1.8;
- average total goals per match - 3.2.
Head-to-head statistics Real Salt-Lake - Austin

Real Salt-Lake Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on as part of the MLS, with Los Angeles playing host to Real Salt Lake. The match concluded with a 4-1 victory.
Here are the game statistics (Real Salt Lake vs Los Angeles):
- possession percentage: 54% vs 46%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 5;
- fouls: 12 vs 14;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 4 vs 8.
Real Salt Lake are going through a challenging period, having lost four of their last five matches, which undoubtedly affects the players' confidence. Currently, the club sits in 12th place in the standings with 10 wins this season. The Royals have an average scoring rate of 1.07 goals per game, but their defense is concerning, conceding an average of 1.5 goals per match. Their last encounter with Austin ended in a 1-1 draw, suggesting a potentially hard-fought battle in the upcoming fixture.
Match Results: Real Salt-Lake

Austin Team Overview
The visitors' last official match was played on in the MLS, where Austin hosted Seattle Sounders. The game ended with a scoreline of 2-1.
Here are the match statistics (Austin vs Seattle Sounders):
- possession: 42% vs 58%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 12;
- fouls: 6 vs 7;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 3;
- shots on target: 6 vs 6.
Austin have been showcasing impressive form in recent weeks, with four wins out of their last five matches speaking volumes. Currently sitting in sixth place, the team harbors serious ambitions to climb even higher by season's end. The club is renowned for their aggressive style of play, averaging 2 goals scored over the last ten games while conceding an average of 1.5 goals per match. This latter figure highlights a vulnerability in their defense against stronger opponents.
Match Results: Austin
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 10;
- home team wins - 4, away team wins - 4, draws - 2.
Statistics: Real Salt-Lake vs Austin
- matches played in the tournament: 30 vs 30;
- wins: 10 vs 12;
- win percentage: 33% vs 40%;
- losses: 16 vs 10;
- draws: 4 vs 8.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 4 vs 6;
- losses: 6 vs 2;
- draws: 0 vs 2.
- Austin won with a +1.5 handicap in 9 of last 10 games against Real Salt-Lake (MLS).
- Austin won with a +1.5 handicap in 11 of last 12 games.
- Austin won with a +1.5 handicap in 9 of last 10 games (MLS).
- Austin won with a +1.5 handicap in 6 of last 7 away games.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.7, the guests - 1.5;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3.2;
- both teams scored: overall - 8; at the home team's field - 3.
Statistics: Real Salt-Lake vs Austin
- average total in the tournament: 2.57 vs 2.33;
- average total goals scored: 1.07 vs 1.1;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.67 vs 0.57;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.4 vs 0.53;
- Real Salt-Lake: average total at home in the tournament - 1.27;
- Austin: average total away in the tournament - 1.13;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.3 (home - 1.5) vs 2 (away - 2).
- Over 2.5 goals scored in 8 of last 9 Real Salt-Lake games against Austin (MLS).
- Over 2.5 goals scored in 6 of last 7 Real Salt-Lake games (MLS).
- Over 2.5 goals scored in 6 of last 7 Austin away games.
Prediction on corners
H2H
- average Over/Under corners in H2H matches - 12 (5.3 - for home team and 6.7 - for away team);
- average Over/Under corners at home team's field - 9.5 (6.25 - for home team and 3.25 - for away team).
Real Salt-Lake: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.67; at home field - 5.6;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.1; at home field - 6.67.
Austin: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.53, away - 3.47;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.8; away - 3.17.
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 3 (1.5 for home team and 1.5 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 3.5 (1.5 for home team and 2 for away team).
Real Salt-Lake: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.6; at home - 2.8;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.1; at home - 2.17.
Austin: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.2, away - 2.67;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.6; away - 3.17.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 10;
- both teams scored all-time - 8 times;
- on the home team’s field - 3 times.
Statistics: Real Salt-Lake vs Austin
- number of matches played in the tournament: 30 vs 30;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 16 vs 15;
- number of BTTS matches for Real Salt-Lake at home - 7 (47%);
- number of BTTS matches for Austin away - 7 (47%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 8 vs 9;
- BTTS matches for Real Salt-Lake at home - 5 (83%);
- BTTS matches for Austin away - 5 (83%).
- Real Salt-Lake have scored and conceded in last 6 games against Austin (MLS).
- Real Salt-Lake have scored and conceded in 6 of last 7 games (MLS).
- Austin have scored and conceded in 9 of last 10 games.
- Austin have scored and conceded in 8 of last 9 games (MLS).
- Austin have scored and conceded in 6 of last 7 away games.
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Given the form of both teams, an open game with plenty of chances is expected. A bet on both teams to score seems justified: both sides have strong attacking capabilities but less reliable defenses, and the trend of previous head-to-head meetings only reinforces this pattern (the last 6 games have all ended with both teams finding the net). The likelihood of both teams scoring at least once is extremely high based on this season's statistics. A possible scoreline could be 2-1 in favor of the home side.