Preview & Prediction: Los Angeles FC vs Real Salt Lake

Entering the match, Los Angeles FC’s recent performance has been steady, earning an average of 1 point per game in their last five outings, both home and away. Of these games, only two have seen both teams score. This could be tough for Real Salt Lake’s defense as they try to halt LAFC’s consistent scoring record, especially as the home team has managed to put away goals in their last seven games in front of their fans. LAFC is currently on an unbeaten streak of three games.

However, LAFC’s scoring ability has been a bit inconsistent recently, failing to score in three of their last five games, which might prompt a tactical adjustment or an additional forward. Los Angeles FC’s last five games have resulted in just two with both teams scoring, with only one victory. With a goal average of 1.47 per game this season, there’s room for improvement to boost LAFC’s chances of winning.

Meanwhile, Real Salt Lake has a slightly better record of 1.2 points per game in their last five games on average. They’ve had a good record for scoring, with both teams scoring in four out of those five games. An impressive scoring streak has been held by RSL during their away games, having scored in nine consecutive away games. This could pose a challenge for LAFC.

Recent games for Real Salt Lake have been high scoring, averaging two or more goals across their last nine games, and with both teams scoring in four of the last five matches. Sixty percent of all RSL’s games this season have seen both teams to score (BTTS) land.

Conversely, an interesting dynamic is brought by key players from both teams. Nat Borchers and Álvaro Alberto Saborío Chacón stand out for Real Salt Lake with 15 clean sheets and 17 goals respectively, while LAFC has to take into account the average xG against at home.

Historically, the two teams have displayed a competitive dynamic, having faced off 15 times in recent seasons. Out of these, LAFC emerged victorious 13 times, leaving RSL with two wins and no draws. The teams’ last meeting resulted in a win for LAFC. This season in the MLS, LAFC has averaged 2 Points Per Game at home, while Real Salt Lake has averaged 1.5 Points Per Game away, showcasing LAFC’s home advantage.

Knowing all these, brace yourself for a heated match that might turn the tides for either team.

Key Insights:

– Los Angeles FC has averaged 1 point per game in their last 5 fixtures.
– Both Teams to Score (BTTS) has only occurred in 2 of these games.
– Despite having some trouble scoring in recent games, Los Angeles FC has maintained a consistent home goal record, scoring in their last 7 home games.
– Possibility of LAFC using a more aggressive lineup or changing tactics due to their recent struggles in front of goal.
– Los Angeles FC needs to enhance their attack to have a shot at winning, considering they haven’t scored in their previous two matches.
– Real Salt Lake averages 1.2 points per game in their last five games, making them slightly more consistent performers than LAFC.
– Real Salt Lake has an impressive away scoring record, having scored in their last 9 away games.
– High chance of seeing multiple goals since Real Salt Lake’s last nine games have had 2 or more goals scored.
– Probability of both teams scoring is high as this has been the result in 60% of Real Salt Lake’s games this season.
– Based on previous results, LAFC has dominated Real Salt Lake, winning 13 out of 15 games.
– No ties have ever resulted in their encounters.
– LAFC plays well at home, whilst Real Salt Lake has excellent away form.
– This MLS season, Los Angeles FC averages 2 Points Per Game at home matches and Real Salt Lake averages 1.5 Points Per Game at away matches.
– Los Angeles FC’s average expected goals (xG) against at home could be a critical factor in the game.
– Real Salt Lake player Nat Borchers has 15 clean sheets, indicating a strong defense.
– Real Salt Lake’s top scorer is Álvaro Saborío with 17 goals.
– Historically, matches between these two teams have a high average of 3.4 goals per game.
– Both Teams to Score (BTTS) has happened in 47% of their previous encounters.

Match Forecast:

– Los Angeles FC is likely to create several scoring chances through set pieces and counter attacks.
– Real Salt Lake might struggle with finishing scoring chances given their weakness and Los Angeles FC’s ability to protect the lead.
– Given LAFC’s weakness defending against skillful players and Real Salt Lake’s strength in creating chances through individual skill, we could see some impressive maneuvers from RSL players.
– Real Salt Lake might exploit LAFC’s weak defense against counter attacks by attacking down the wings and creating scoring opportunities through set pieces.
– Given both teams’ propensity to take long shots and a lot of shots in general, we can expect a high-intensity match with a lot of attempts on both sides.
– Los Angeles FC is likely to control the game in the opposition’s half, which might pose a threat to Real Salt Lake, especially considering their weak defense against long shots.
– LAFC’s weak offside avoidance might provide RSL with advantage, considering RSL’s strong performance at direct free kicks.
– Given that both teams often rotate their first eleven, we might see different line-ups at different stages of the match, adding unpredictability to the game strategies.
– Real Salt Lake might struggle in aerial duels because of their weakness in this area, while the LAFC might try to exploit this weakness.
– Considering Salt Lake’s weakness in defending against attacks down the wings and LAFC’s style of attacking down the left, we can expect many attacks from LAFC on this flank.

Match Facts:

– The scoreline that most frequently occurs in matches between Los Angeles FC and Real Salt Lake is 2-0, with 3 matches concluding with this result.
– In the recent 7 home games, Los Angeles FC has come out victorious 6 times, with the remaining one being a triumph for Real Salt Lake. There have been no draws and the goal difference is 17-7 in favor of Los Angeles.
– Over the past 16 encounters, Los Angeles FC has reigned victorious 13 times, while Real Salt Lake managed to win only 3 times. There have been no tie games and Los Angeles FC have a goal difference advantage of 38-15.
– Real Salt Lake last defeated Los Angeles FC on their own turf in 2018.
– Last season, Los Angeles FC enjoyed two victories against Real Salt Lake, winning 2-0 at home and 4-1 on real Salt Lake’s field.
– Interesting fact: Los Angeles FC scores 25% of their goals between 76-90 minute mark.
– Another fact: Real Salt Lake scores a quarter of their goals between 46-60 minutes.
– Real Salt Lake has suffered 4 consecutive defeats in away matches.
– Real Salt Lake has not tasted victory in their past 5 away games.
– Los Angeles FC remains unbeaten at home in their last 5 encounters with Real Salt Lake.
– In this MLS season, Los Angeles FC has not netted a goal in 2 out of their 15 home games and Real Salt Lake has drawn a blank in 3 of their 14 away games.
– Denis Bouanga of Los Angeles FC is the top scorer with 14 goals, with Jefferson Savarino of Real Salt Lake scoring 6 times.
– Carlos Vela, with 6 assists, leads Los Angeles FC in this department and Andres Gomez with 5 assists is the top contributor for Real Salt Lake.
– At Los Angeles FC, Diego Palacios has accrued the most yellow cards (8) and Brayan Vera, with 10, leads this count for Real Salt Lake.
– Real Salt Lake’s goal scoring streak is live for 5 straight games.
– Los Angeles FC comes out on top in 29% of their first halves, while Real Salt Lake manages to do so in 33%.
– The last time these two teams faced off, Los Angeles FC emerged victorious.
– Per match averages: Los Angeles FC nets 2.6 goals against Real Salt Lake, who responds with just 0.6.
– On average, games between these two sides produces 3.2 goals, with the first half contributing 1.2 goals.
– At home, Los Angeles FC averages 2.06 goals per game and Real Salt Lake manages 1.57 in away games.
– Los Angeles FC has kept three successive clean sheets but have also failed to score in as many games.