• Sporting Kansas City's recent form has been inconsistent • Real Salt Lake is in 1st position in the league with 34 points • Real Salt Lake has scored 16 goals in their last 6 games • Real Salt Lake has conceded only 8 goals in their last 6 games • Sporting Kansas City's recent home form has been mixed • Real Salt Lake's recent away form has featured four consecutive draws
Sporting Kansas City's recent form has been inconsistent, with a mix of wins and losses in their last six games. They are currently sitting in 13th position in the league, having accumulated 14 points from 18 games. The team has been involved in high-scoring encounters, with their last six matches featuring an average of 3.83 goals per game, and all of these games seeing over 2.5 goals. Sporting Kansas City suffered a three-game losing streak from June 2nd to June 16th, which included a particularly high-scoring 4-2 defeat against LA Galaxy. However, they did manage to secure an impressive 4-0 victory against FC Tulsa in the US Open Cup on May 22nd, which was also their only clean sheet in the last six games.
Real Salt Lake
Real Salt Lake has been in excellent form recently, sitting in 1st position in the league with 34 points from 18 games. In their last 6 matches, they have gone unbeaten with 3 wins and 3 draws, showcasing their consistency. The team has been prolific in front of goal, scoring an impressive 16 goals in these 6 games, averaging 2.67 goals per game. They have also been solid defensively, conceding only 8 goals (1.33 per game) and keeping 2 clean sheets. Real Salt Lake's matches have been entertaining, with 50% of the games featuring over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring in 67% of the matches. Notably, they have had two particularly high-scoring games: a 5-1 win against Austin FC and a thrilling 5-3 victory over Colorado Rapids.
Sporting Kansas City's recent home form has been mixed, with two wins, one draw, and three losses in their last six games at home. Despite their inconsistent results, they have been involved in high-scoring matches, with all six games featuring over 2.5 goals and an average of 4 goals per game. Notably, both teams have scored in 83% of these matches. While they managed to secure a 4-0 win against FC Tulsa in the US Open Cup, their league form has been less impressive, as evidenced by their 13th position in the league table with just 14 points from 18 games. Sporting Kansas City will be looking to improve their home form and climb up the league standings in the coming matches.
Real Salt Lake
Real Salt Lake's recent away form has been mixed, with a string of four consecutive draws in their Major League Soccer matches. These draws have been high-scoring affairs, with three of the four games ending in 2-2 or 3-3 scorelines, showcasing their ability to find the back of the net but also their defensive vulnerabilities. The team's only away loss in their last six games came in the US Open Cup against New Mexico United, where they suffered a 4-2 defeat. Despite currently sitting at the top of the league table, Real Salt Lake's away performances suggest that they need to tighten up their defense if they want to maintain their position and secure more wins on the road.