MLS, played Sunday, June 18th, 2023
Here is our DC United v Real Salt Lake tip and game preview. Based on our detailed analysis of statistics listed below and other factors, we predicted both teams to not score in this game, under 2.5 goals, and a Real Salt Lake away win. Our confidence in this pick was low relative to other picks.
DC United take on Real Salt Lake in the MLS at their Audi Field on Saturday night with the hosts looking to bounce back from last weekend's heavy 3-1 defeat at Atlanta United while Real Salt Lake will be keen to extend their unbeaten run to four matches in all competitions.
DC United currently occupy eighth place in the Eastern Conference and therefore one of the Final Series play-off spots but the hosts will be eager to set the record straight on home turf this Saturday as they trail Orlando City and the top seven pack by a three-point margin prior to this weekend's fixtures.
However, gaining all three points in this upcoming clash with Real Salt Lake may be easier said than done for the hosts as DC United have managed to collect just two wins from their last eight matches overall in the MLS.
Victories over LA Galaxy and Inter Miami have been offset by losses incurred against Cincinnati, Toronto and Atlanta United, but DC United will be encouraged by a four-match unbeaten run on home turf which includes wins against Charlotte and LA Galaxy.
Onto Real Salt Lake then, and the visitors find themselves in the lower half of the Western Conference in 11th place but they are level on points with both Portland Timbers and Sporting Kansas who occupy the two play-off spots in the table.
Two wins and a draw in recent times have seen Real Salt Lake gain victories over Austin and LA Galaxy, the latter being in the US Open Cup, along with a draw against New York City at home in a 0-0 stalemate.
In addition, Real Salt Lake have seen an improvement in results in the MLS in recent times as the visitors have been dealt just two defeats in their previous 10 games overall which includes victories against San Jose Earthquakes, Colorado Rapids and Austin while also being involved in no fewer than four 0-0 stalemates as well.
With a four-match unbeaten run away from home too, Real Salt Lake look to have a decent chance of picking up something from this trip to Audi Field.
DC United v Real Salt Lake Verdict
With DC United's unbeaten run at home together with Real Salt Lake's encouraging sequence of results on the road, this upcoming encounter looks like being a hard-fought tussle between two teams that are keen to further their play-off ambitions.
Three of the last five meetings between DC United and Real Salt Lake have produced low-scoring affairs and another tight game may well unfold at Audi Field on Saturday night.
Therefore, our main bet will be Under 2.5 goals @ 2.10
Other side bets worth considering:
Real Salt Lake win @ 4.50
Correct score: Real Salt Lake 1-0 @ 15.00
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| A | Atlanta United | 3-1 |
| A | Inter Miami | 1-2 |
| H | Montreal Impact | 2-2 |
| A | Toronto FC | 2-1 |
| H | LA Galaxy | 3-0 |
| H | New York City | 0-0 |
| A | Austin | 1-2 |
| H | LA Galaxy | 2-3 |
| A | Minnesota Stars | 1-1 |
| A | Colorado | 2-3 |
