Real Salt Lake vs LAFC Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | MLS 2025

These clubs were held to a draw in their last meeting against one another.

Real Salt Lake are ready to lock horns with LAFC in the round 29 fixture of the 2025 Major League Soccer campaign. This interesting contest between these sides will take place at the America First Field.

Despite being at home, Real Salt Lake will not be feeling very confident. They have lacked consistency this season. As a result, they are placed 10th on the Western Conference MLS points table. The Claret and Cobalt will be looking to come up with a unique strategy.

The Los Angeles Football Club are coming in after securing a 4-2 win against the San Jose Earthquakes. It was a good performance by them, and they will be looking to carry forward their momentum now. They are not in the best form this season, but are now looking to get into the winning ways.

Kick-off:

• Location: Sandy, Utah, USA
• Stadium: America First Field
• Date: Thursday, September 18
• Kick-off Time: 07:00 a.m. IST/ 01:30 a.m. GMT (Wednesday, September 17; 09:30 p.m. ET/ 06:30 p.m. PT)
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Real Salt Lake: W-L-L-L-W

LAFC: D-W-D-L-W

Players to Watch

Diego Luna (Real Salt Lake)

With nine goals and five assists, Diego Luna is the top goal scorer for Real Salt Lake in the Major League Soccer this season. He is going to play an important role in the attacking front for his team and will be looking to step up so that he can help his side stand a chance against the visitors.

Denis Bouanga (LAFC)

Denis Bouanga has been the most consistent player for Los Angeles FC this season. In 26 MLS appearances, he has scored 18 goals and has seven assists to his name. Bouanga is also coming in after scoring a sensational hat-trick in the previous league game for his team.

Match Facts

• Real Salt Lake are unbeaten against the Black and Gold in their last three meetings.
• LAFC have won two of their last four matches.
• The Claret and Cobalt have won only one of their last four games.

Real Salt Lake vs LAFC: Betting Tips and Odds

• LAFC to win @5/4 Unibet
• Denis Bouanga to score @4/1 Skybet
• Goals over 3.5 @7/4 Paddy Power

Injury and Team News

Real Salt Lake will be without the services of Javain Brown, Pablo Ruiz and two other squad members. They are injured.

Aaron Long, Igor Jesus and three other LAFC players will not be in action. They are also injured.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 18

Real Salt Lake won: 4

LAFC won: 13

Draws: 1

Predicted Lineups

Real Salt Lake predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Rafael (GK); Caliskan, Glad, Vera, Katranis; Gozo, Ojeda, Eneli, Luna; Cruz, Olatunji

LAFC predicted lineup (5-3-2)

Lloris (GK); Palencia, Porteous, Tafari, Segura, Smolyakov; Tillman, Choinière, Delgado; Bouanga, Son

Match Prediction

These clubs have come up with an interesting contest in the past and will be looking to produce another. LAFC are likely to defeat Real Salt Lake in their upcoming MLS clash.

Prediction: Real Salt Lake 2-3 LAFC

Telecast Details

Fans from all around the world will be able to watch the live streaming of the MLS 2025 season on Apple TV, but at a cost of a subscription fee.

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