Real Salt Lake vs Minnesota United Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

Minnesota United have improved massively this season

Real Salt Lake will take on Minnesota United FC for the ‘Best of Three’ series of MLS 2024 playoffs. Real Salt Lake finished the regular Major League Soccer season with 59 points. In 34 matches, Claret and Cobalt have 16 wins, 11 draws, and seven losses. Last season, the team struggled to score goals but they have improved on it massively. Compared to last season, Real Salt Lake have scored 17 more goals and are emerging as one of the favourites to lift the 2024 MLS Cup.

Minnesota United on the other hand underwent a massive transformation of their own this season. Last year they finished 11th in the Western Conference and missed out on the playoffs. They hired Eric Ramsay as their manager in February and he improved this team beyond belief. The Black and Blue finished 6th and accumulated 52 points. They are coming into this game as the underdogs but the team has shown this season that they possess all the tools to upset any team.

Getting y’all ready for round one of #MLSCupPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/Xo7neIwBU1

— Real Salt Lake (@realsaltlake) October 20, 2024

Kick-off:

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 6:30 AM IST

Venue: America First Field

Form:

Real Salt Lake (in all competitions): W-W-D-D-D

Minnesota United (in all competitions): W-W-D-W-W

Players to watch out for:

Cristian Arango (Real Salt Lake)

The Colombian have been a vital presence in the final third for the Real Salt Lake. The striker has scored 17 goals this season. His positioning and movement in the penalty box is one of the best in the MLS. The striker is also known for his playmaking as well as he has given six assists and has created 12 big chances for his teammates.

Robin Lod (Minnesota United FC)

The Finnish midfielder has played a vital role in Minnesota United’s resurgence this season. The 31-year-old is very versatile as he can also play as a right winger when needed. He was the third-highest assist provider in the regular MLS season which perfectly reflects his undeniable creativity with the ball. He will be given the responsibility of unlocking the defence of the hosts.

Match Facts:

• The last game between these teams ended in a 0-0 draw.
• Real Salt Lake won 2-1 against Vancouver Whitecaps in their last game.
• Minnesota United won 4-1 against St.Louis City in their last game.

Real Salt Lake vs Minnesota United: Betting tips and odds:

• Tip 1: Real Salt Lake to win – 1.96 by Dafabet
• Tip 2: Both teams to score – 1.46 by 1XBET
• Tip 3: Expected Goals – Over 3 – 1.86 by Pinnacle

Injury and Team news:

The home side will miss Kevin Bonilla and Pablo Ruiz due to their respective injuries.

on the pirtch, we all fam pic.twitter.com/acFRyG6bVv

— x – Minnesota United FC (@MNUFC) October 24, 2024

Minnesota United on the other hand will have their whole squad available for selection.

Head To Head:

Total matches: 20

Real Salt Lake won: 2

Minnesota United won: 6

Draws: 12

Predicted Lineup:

Real Salt Lake (4-2-3-1)

MacMath (GK); Katranis, Quinton, Glad, Brown; Eneli, Ojeda; Gonçalves, Crooks, Luna; Arango

Minnesota United (4-2-3-1)

Clair (GK); Rosales, Díaz, Boxall, Harvey; Trapp, Dotson; Pereyra, Lod, Hlongwane; Yeboah

Match Prediction:

This game will be very close as both the teams are in great form coming into this game. Considering the home advantage, Real Salt Lake can be considered a slight favorite so our Match Prediction for this one is

Prediction: Real Salt Lake 2-1 Minnesota United

Telecast for Real Salt Lake vs Minnesota United:

All MLS 2024 matches are telecasted on Apple TV worldwide.

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