Minnesota United 2-0 Real Salt Lake

Current streaks

Recent form

Minnesota United

Minnesota United have shown mixed form in their recent matches, with their last six games yielding two wins, two draws, and two losses. The team have exhibited resilience in their most recent outings, bouncing back from consecutive losses to secure two wins and two draws in their last four matches. Notably, Minnesota United have been involved in two high-scoring encounters, drawing 3-3 with Sporting Kansas City and 2-2 with LA Galaxy in their most recent fixtures. Despite this, their defensive record remains solid, having kept clean sheets in two of their five league games. The team's goal difference stands at zero, with an average of 1.17 goals scored and conceded per game, suggesting a balanced performance. Currently sitting in 6th position in the league with 8 points from 5 games, Minnesota United appear to be finding their footing as they progress through the season.

Real Salt Lake

Real Salt Lake have experienced a turbulent run of form recently, with their last six matches yielding two wins and four losses. The team's defence has been particularly vulnerable, conceding an average of 1.83 goals per game and keeping only one clean sheet in this period. Their 4-0 defeat to San Jose Earthquakes stands out as a particularly heavy loss, contributing significantly to their goal difference of -5. Despite their struggles, Real Salt Lake have managed to score in five of their last six matches, with 67% of their games featuring over 2.5 goals. However, their inconsistent performances have left them in 11th position in the league, highlighting the need for improvement, especially in their defensive organisation.

Recent home/away form

Minnesota United

Minnesota United have shown a mixed but generally positive form at home in their recent fixtures. The team have managed to remain unbeaten in their last four home matches in Major League Soccer, securing two wins and two draws. Their most impressive performance came against St. Louis CITY, where they netted four goals in a convincing 4-1 victory. The Loons have also demonstrated defensive solidity, keeping two clean sheets in their last six home games, including a 3-0 win over Colorado Rapids. Interestingly, their only defeat in this period came in a friendly match against New York City FC. Minnesota United's goal-scoring record has been respectable, averaging 1.83 goals per game, whilst their defence has been particularly strong, conceding less than a goal per game on average. The team's ability to both score and keep clean sheets has contributed to their current 6th position in the league table.

Real Salt Lake

Real Salt Lake's recent away form presents a mixed picture, with a notable improvement in their latest outing. The team have managed to secure four draws in their last six away matches, demonstrating resilience on the road. However, their defensive frailties were exposed in a heavy 4-0 defeat to San Jose Earthquakes, which stands out as a particularly high-scoring game. On a positive note, Real Salt Lake bounced back with a 2-1 victory against Houston Dynamo in their most recent away fixture, potentially signalling an upturn in form. The statistics reveal that both teams have scored in 67% of these matches, with an average of 2.83 total goals per game, suggesting that Real Salt Lake's away games tend to be entertaining affairs. Despite conceding more goals than they've scored, the team have shown an ability to find the net consistently, averaging 1.17 goals per game on their travels.