Minnesota United (15-12-7) travel to face off against Real Salt Lake (16-7-11) on Tuesday, October 29th. This match will be played at America First Field in Sandy, UT. Minnesota United is coming off a win in their previous match, while Real Salt Lake played to a draw vs. Minnesota United. The match is scheduled for 8:50 PM ET.

Minnesota United vs Real Salt Lake

Minnesota United Is Coming Off A Win

In their last match, Minnesota United hosted St. Louis City SC and picked up a 4-1 win. The over/under line heading into the match was 3.5 goals, and the five combined goals easily surpassed this figure. The offensive attack for Minnesota was led by Jeong Sangbin, who scored two of the club’s three goals.

Overall, Minnesota took 15 shots and five shots on goal. Robin Lod also found the net for Minnesota, who benefited from an own goal by the St. Louis City SC offense. Kelvin Yeboah and Tani Oluwaseyi finished with one assist apiece.

Goalie Dayne St. Clair turned in a solid performance, finishing with three saves on St. Louis City SC’s four shots on goal. As a defensive unit, Minnesota blocked four shots and intercepted seven passes.

Minnesota United enters this match vs. Real Salt Lake on a two-match winning streak, as they have won five of their last seven matches. Overall, they are 15-12-7, which has them in 6th place in the Western Conference. They have been favored in 14 matches, going 6-5-3, while going 9-7-4 as the underdog. This match vs. Real Salt Lake will be on the road, and they are 8-6-3 away from home this season. Following this match, they will return home for a match vs. Real Salt Lake on Sunday, November 3rd.

Real Salt Lake Is Coming Off A Draw

In their last match, Real Salt Lake hosted the Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Heading into the match, they were the favorite to win at -139.0 and they picked up a 2-1 victory. This match’s three combined goals fell short of the over/under goal line of 3.5 goals.

Real Salt Lake’s offensive attack scored an own goal and also had Diego Luna score for them. Overall, they took 14 shots and six shots on goal. Luna was the only player on the club’s roster to take multiple shots on goal, finding the net on his second attempt.

Zac MacMath picked up the win for Real Salt Lake’s defensive unit, despite the club allowing a goal on Vancouver Whitecaps FC’s only shot on goal. MacMath didn’t have to make a single save, as Real Salt Lake’s defenders blocked three shots and intercepted three passes.

Real Salt Lake enters this match vs. Minnesota United on a two-match winning streak, and they have not lost in their last six matches, going 3-0-3. Overall, they are 16-7-11, which has them tied with FC Cincinnati for 3rd in the Western Conference. Their 59 points are two behind the Seattle Sounders FC. At home, Real Salt Lake has been strong, going 11-3-3, and they have been favored in 19 matches, going 11-3-5. After this match, they will have two matches remaining in the regular season.

Minnesota United Offense Breakdown

Minnesota United’s attack has been led by Bongokuhle Hlongwane, who has scored 11 goals this season, which is 1st on the team and 29th in MLS. He has also taken the most shots on goal for Minnesota United and is 39th in MLS in that category. Robin Lod is the team’s leader in assists, as his 13 assists are 1st on the team and 3rd in MLS. His 7 goals are 3rd on the team and 60th in MLS. This season, Minnesota United is averaging 1.6 goals per match, which is 11th in MLS. They have taken fewer shots on goal than their season average in their last three matches.

Real Salt Lake Offense Breakdown

Real Salt Lake is currently 5th in the MLS in goals scored, averaging 1.9 per match. They have scored less than their season average in each of their last three matches. Cristian Arango is the top scorer for Real Salt Lake and is 6th in the MLS with 17 goals. He also leads the team in shots on goal, which is 4th in the league. Diego Luna is the leader in assists for Real Salt Lake and is 21st in the MLS. He is also 4th on the team in goals scored.

Minnesota United Defense Breakdown

Heading into their match against Real Salt Lake, the Minnesota United defense is 12th in the MLS in goals allowed per match at 1.4. However, they have been playing well of late, as they have not allowed a goal in their last four matches. This includes a match against Real Salt Lake, who is 5th in the league in scoring. Goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair is 11th in the MLS with seven clean sheets this season.

Real Salt Lake Defense Breakdown

Real Salt Lake’s defense has been playing well of late, as they have not allowed more than one goal in three straight matches. This includes a clean sheet against Minnesota United FC, who they will face again on October 20th. Overall, they are 6th in goals allowed this season, giving up 1.4 goals per match. Keeper Zac MacMath is 14th in clean sheets with six, and he is 19th in saves with 76.

Minnesota United vs Real Salt Lake Prediction

Our prediction for this MLS matchup between Minnesota United and Real Salt Lake is to take Real Salt Lake on the money line at -114.0. This season, Real Salt Lake has been the better offensive team, coming in 5th in goals scored and 3rd in shots on goal. We have Cristian Arango as the top projected goal scorer for Real Salt Lake. Look for them to finish with two goals compared to one for Minnesota United. Our projections are giving Teemu Pukki the best chance to score for Minnesota United.

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