Real Salt Lake vs. D.C. United Match Analysis and Prediction

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DC United will fancy their chances to escape the foot of the MLS Eastern Conference standings this weekend when they travel to Rio Tinto Stadium for a clash against Real Salt Lake in the 31st round of the competition. Kickoffs on September 11 at 04:30 EAT.

Real Salt Lake occupies the sixth place in the Western Conference with 42 points, level with Portland Timbers in the last playoffs spot but with one game extra. In their campaign this season, they have recorded 11 wins against nine loses and nine draws. Coming into this game, won two drew two and lost two of their last six matches.

Salt Lake will be hoping to bounce back here after 2-0 MLS losing efforts to Los Angeles FC in their most recent game. In that match, Real Salt Lake managed 45% possession and eight shots with five of them on target. Los Angeles FC got 20 shots with seven of them on target and goals by Ryan Hollingshead (49′) and Cristián Arango (68′).

Meanwhile, DC United remains rooted at the rock bottom of the Eastern Conference with 26 points after 29 matches with only five games left in the season. Their campaign has been underwhelming this season, where they have recorded seven wins against 17 loses and five draws. Coming into this game, DC United won only one of their last six matches losing four.

D.C. United held each other to 0-0 MLS stalemate with Colorado Rapids in their previous encounter. In that match, D.C. United had 51% possession and 16 shots with four of them on target while Colorado Rapids got 11 shots with three of them on target.