Real Salt Lake 2-1 Vancouver Whitecaps

Current streaks

Recent form

Real Salt Lake

Real Salt Lake's recent form shows a mixed but generally positive trend, with the team currently sitting in a strong 4th position in the league. Their last six games have yielded 2 wins, 3 draws, and only 1 loss, demonstrating resilience and consistency. Notably, there's been a high-scoring trend in their recent matches, with 67% of games seeing over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring in two-thirds of the encounters. The 3-3 draw against Portland Timbers and the 3-2 victory over FC Dallas stand out as particularly exciting, high-scoring affairs. Despite conceding 4 goals in their loss to Houston Dynamo, Real Salt Lake has shown defensive improvement in their last two games, securing a clean sheet against San Jose Earthquakes and holding Minnesota United to a goalless draw. This suggests a tightening of their defense as they approach the business end of the season.

Vancouver Whitecaps

The Vancouver Whitecaps are currently experiencing a significant downturn in form, as evidenced by their recent results and statistics. The team is on a concerning three-game losing streak in Major League Soccer, failing to score in two of those matches. Their last six games have been particularly challenging, with no wins, two draws, and four losses. The Whitecaps' offensive output has been lackluster, scoring only 0.67 goals per game, while their defense has struggled, conceding an average of 1.83 goals per game. A notable high-scoring game was their 4-2 loss to LA Galaxy, which contributed to their negative goal difference of -7 over the last six matches. Despite these struggles, the Whitecaps have managed to maintain the 8th position in the league table, suggesting their earlier season performance may have been stronger. The team's ability to keep clean sheets has been limited, with only one in the last six games, highlighting the defensive challenges they're facing.

Recent home/away form

Real Salt Lake

Real Salt Lake's recent home form has been solid, with the team going unbeaten in their last four matches at home. They've displayed resilience, securing two wins and two draws in this stretch. Notably, their last home defeat came against San Jose Earthquakes on August 25, 2024. The team has been involved in some high-scoring encounters, particularly the thrilling 3-3 draw against Portland Timbers and the exciting 3-2 victory over FC Dallas. Real Salt Lake has shown an ability to find the back of the net consistently, scoring in four out of their last five home games. Defensively, they've managed two clean sheets in their last six home matches, demonstrating a balanced approach to their game. The team's goal-scoring average of 1.67 goals per game at home indicates a potent attack, while their defensive record of conceding 1.33 goals per game suggests room for improvement at the back.

Vancouver Whitecaps

The Vancouver Whitecaps have shown mixed form in their recent away games, with their last six matches resulting in 3 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss. Notably, they had a three-game unbeaten streak away from home before their most recent loss to LA Galaxy. The Whitecaps have been productive offensively, scoring an impressive 11 goals in these six games, averaging 1.83 goals per game. Their 4-1 victory over St. Louis CITY stands out as a particularly high-scoring affair, demonstrating their potential for offensive explosiveness on the road. Defensively, they've managed two clean sheets but have also conceded 8 goals, including 4 in their latest match against LA Galaxy. The team's away form has contributed to their current 8th position in the league, with both teams scoring in 67% of these games and an even split between matches going over and under 2.5 total goals.