Key points
Important facts determining the result of the St. Louis City SC vs. Real Salt Lake game:
1. St. Louis City SC finished third in the Western Conference in their inaugural MLS season in 2023 and strengthened their squad with acquisitions like Joao Klauss.
2. Real Salt Lake came 8th in the Western Conference in 2023 and made key signings such as Zac MacMath, entering the new season with mixed preseason results.
3. St. Louis City FC recently had a pre-season record of W1 D2, showing potential in attack but a need to improve defensively.
4. Real Salt Lake had a recent mixed run in MLS games with W1 D3 L3, focusing on boosting their defense to secure better results.
Recent form
In their recent Major League Soccer matches, St. Louis City experienced a mixed run of results with one win and four losses. They scored a total of 6 goals but conceded 12, resulting in a goal difference of -6. This indicates a struggle defensively and a need to strengthen their backline to improve their performance. St. Louis City's recent victory over Sporting Kansas City showcased their attacking potential, but they need to work on consistency to secure more positive outcomes in upcoming fixtures.
W1 D0 L4
Goals scored: 6 (1.2 per game)
Goals conceded: 12 (2.4 per game)
Goal difference: -6
Points won: 3/15 (0.6 per game)
Both teams scored: 3 (60%)
Real Salt Lake have had a mixed run in recent Major League Soccer games, with 1 win, 3 draws, and 3 losses. They scored a total of 8 goals but conceded 11, resulting in a goal difference of -3. This gives them an average of 1.14 goals scored per game and 1.57 goals conceded per game. With a total of 6 points won out of a possible 21, Real Salt Lake will be looking to tighten up their defense in order to secure more positive results in upcoming matches.
W1 D3 L3
Goals scored: 8 (1.14 per game)
Goals conceded: 11 (1.57 per game)
Goal difference: -3
Points won: 6/21 (0.86 per game)
Both teams scored: 5 (71%)
Recent home/away form
In the recent St. Louis City MLS home games, the team had a balanced record with 3 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses. They scored a total of 13 goals but also conceded 11 goals, indicating an attacking threat tempered by defensive vulnerabilities. Notable big wins include a 6-3 victory over Austin and a convincing 4-1 triumph over Sporting Kansas City. While their attacking prowess is evident with an average of over 2 goals per game, improving their defensive solidity could help them secure more points in upcoming matches.
W3 D1 L2
Goals scored: 13 (2.17 per game)
Goals conceded: 11 (1.83 per game)
Goal difference: 2
Points won: 10/18 (1.67 per game)
Both teams scored: 4 (67%)
In Real Salt Lake's recent away games in the Major League Soccer, they secured 2 wins, 2 draws, and suffered 2 losses. They scored a total of 6 goals but conceded 7, resulting in a goal difference of -1. This run of games shows a decent attacking output but a vulnerability in defense, leading to a mixed bag of results. Real Salt Lake managed to secure points in half of the games, showing a level of competitiveness on their travels.
W2 D2 L2
Goals scored: 6 (1 per game)
Goals conceded: 7 (1.17 per game)
Goal difference: -1
Points won: 8/18 (1.33 per game)
Both teams scored: 3 (50%)
Head-to-head
Based on the information provided by Sofascore, St. Louis City and Real Salt Lake are scheduled to play a match on February 25, 2024, at 01:30 UTC at the Citypark stadium in St. Louis, as part of the MLS. St. Louis City currently ranks 10th, and Real Salt Lake holds the 9th position. The detailed head-to-head statistics between these two teams are not explicitly listed in the search result, but Sofascore indicates that you can find all previous St. Louis City vs. Real Salt Lake results sorted by their head-to-head matches on their platform.
In the past season (likely referring to the 2023 season), St. Louis City and Real Salt Lake played 2 games against each other. To get the specific head-to-head statistics from these matches, you would need to explore the Sofascore platform or look for additional sources that provide this data. The Sofascore app and website offer various sports features to help you track all home and away games for each team in the MLS, including ball possession, shots, corner kicks, big chances created, cards, key passes, duels, and more.