Real Salt Lake 2-0 Seattle Sounders

Current streaks

Recent form

Real Salt Lake

Real Salt Lake have shown mixed form in their recent matches, with a concerning start to their Major League Soccer campaign as they sit 15th in the league after a heavy 4-0 defeat to San Jose Earthquakes. Their last six games have been characterised by a high number of draws, with four stalemates in this period. The team have struggled to convert draws into wins, managing only one victory in their last six outings. Defensively, Real Salt Lake have been inconsistent, keeping two clean sheets but also conceding four goals in their most recent match. Their goal-scoring record is modest, averaging 1.33 goals per game, while they concede an average of 1.5. The 3-3 draw against New York Red Bulls stands out as a particularly high-scoring encounter, contributing to the fact that 50% of their recent matches have seen over 2.5 goals.

Seattle Sounders

The Seattle Sounders are currently enjoying a robust run of form, having gone unbeaten in their last seven matches, with three wins and three draws in their most recent six outings. Their attacking prowess has been particularly noteworthy, netting an impressive 19 goals in these six games, averaging a staggering 3.17 goals per match. The Sounders' penchant for high-scoring affairs is evident, with all six games seeing over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring in 83% of the matches. Their 5-3 victory over Aalborg and 4-0 thrashing of Louisville City stand out as particularly prolific performances. However, their defensive record could use some improvement, conceding 1.83 goals per game on average. Despite this, the Sounders have maintained a positive goal difference of 8, demonstrating their ability to outscore opponents even when conceding. As they sit 7th in the league after one match, the Sounders' attacking form bodes well for their prospects in the ongoing season.

Recent home/away form

Real Salt Lake

Real Salt Lake have shown an impressive unbeaten run in their recent home fixtures, with two wins and four draws in their last six matches. Whilst they haven't been prolific in securing victories, their ability to avoid defeats is noteworthy. The team has demonstrated a solid defensive record, keeping two clean sheets and conceding an average of just one goal per game. Interestingly, their matches tend to be high-scoring affairs, with 67% of games seeing over 2.5 goals and both teams finding the back of the net in two-thirds of the encounters. Their most recent home match, a friendly against Las Vegas Lights, saw Real Salt Lake's strongest performance with a convincing 3-0 victory, suggesting potential improvement in their attacking prowess.

Seattle Sounders

The Seattle Sounders have been in impressive form away from home, securing four wins, one draw, and only one loss in their last six matches. They are currently on a three-match winning streak on the road, showcasing their ability to perform well in unfamiliar territories. The Sounders have been particularly prolific in front of goal, netting 13 times in these six games, averaging an impressive 2.17 goals per match. Their defensive record has also been solid, conceding just 1.17 goals per game. Notably, their recent friendly against Aalborg was a high-scoring affair, with the Sounders emerging victorious in an eight-goal thriller, winning 5-3. The team's ability to score and concede has led to entertaining matches, with both teams scoring in 67% of these games and an average of 3.33 total goals per match, suggesting that Seattle Sounders' away games are often exciting for neutral spectators.