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Real Salt Lake 3-0 Los Angeles FC


Major League Soccer Matchday 2
America First Field

Pre-game odds

1 X 2
Odds
2.90
3.60
2.30
Prob.
34.5%
27.8%
43.5%

Key points

- In the past season, Los Angeles FC ranked second, while Real Salt Lake held sixth position, indicating historically better performance by LAFC.
- Real Salt Lake has shown inconsistency with 5 wins, 5 draws, and 6 losses in recent overall games.
- Real Salt Lake's home form includes 3 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses with 10 goals scored and 8 conceded.
- Los Angeles FC has won 4 of their last 6 away matches with a goal difference of +3 and conceding only 4 goals.

Recent form

Real Salt Lake

Real Salt Lake has shown inconsistency in their recent matches, with a mixed bag of results including wins, draws, and losses. They have recorded 5 wins, 5 draws, and 6 losses in their overall recent games. In the Major League Soccer, their form has been slightly better with 3 wins, 4 draws, and 5 losses. Notable performances include back-to-back wins in The Atlantic Cup and a recent draw against St. Louis City. However, they have also struggled with losses to Inter Miami and Sporting Kansas City. Improving their consistency in both scoring goals and defensive solidity will be key for Real Salt Lake in upcoming matches.

Los Angeles FC

In the recent games, Los Angeles FC has been in good form with 9 wins, 1 draw, and 4 losses. They have shown consistency with wins against strong teams like Seattle Sounders and Houston Dynamo. However, they have had some setbacks with losses to teams like St. Louis City and FC Nordsjaelland. In the Major League Soccer matches, they have won 7 games, drawn 1, and lost 2, showcasing their dominance in the league with impressive victories over Seattle Sounders and Vancouver Whitecaps. Los Angeles FC's attacking prowess has been highlighted through their goal-scoring ability, making them a challenging team to face in upcoming matches.

Recent home/away form

Real Salt Lake has been showcasing a mix of results in their recent home games. With 3 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses, they have scored a total of 10 goals while conceding 8. This gives them a goal difference of +2, with an average of 1.67 goals scored per game and 1.33 goals conceded. Despite some setbacks, their ability to find the back of the net has played a crucial role in securing points and entertaining their fans at the stadium.

W3 D1 L2
Goals scored: 10 (1.67 per game)
Goals conceded: 8 (1.33 per game)
Goal difference: 2
Points won: 10/18 (1.67 per game)
Both teams scored: 4 (67%)

Los Angeles FC has been on a solid run in their recent away games, winning four out of their last six matches across both friendlies and the Major League Soccer. They tallied a total of 7 goals while conceding 4, showcasing a strong offensive performance. Their victories came with minimal margins, with three 1-0 results and a 3-1 win against Chicago Fire standing out. Despite the two losses, LAFC's goal difference remains positive, reflecting their ability to grind out results on the road.

W4 D0 L2
Goals scored: 7 (1.17 per game)
Goals conceded: 4 (0.67 per game)
Goal difference: 3
Points won: 12/18 (2 per game)
Both teams scored: 2 (33%)

Head-to-head

Based on the provided search results, here's an overview of the head-to-head stats between Real Salt Lake (RSL) and Los Angeles FC (LAFC):

### Key Points

* As of October 2, 2023, RSL and LAFC had played 2 matches during the current season.
* Historically, across 15 games, the teams averaged 3.2 goals per match.
* During those historical meetings, LAFC won all three recent encounters leading up to October 2, 2023.
* At home, RSL made an average of 1.7 goals per match, whereas LAFC made an average of 1.7 away goals per match when playing against other teams.
* RSL has struggled against LAFC historically, winning only 19 out of 56 matches, while LAFC won 24, and 13 matches resulted in draws.
* RSL has faced challenges in keeping clean sheets against LAFC, having conceded at least one goal in all of their last ten away league matches against them.
* RSL has maintained a strong offensive presence, scoring at least one goal in each of their last ten away Major League Soccer (MLS) games.

Please note that these statistics reflect the situation as of the dates mentioned in the sources, and may change with subsequent matches.

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