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The MLS returns to the fold with another set of matches this weekend as Minnesota United lock horns with an impressive Real Salt Lake outfit at Allianz Field on Sunday, July 3.
Minnesota United vs Real Salt Lake Preview
Real Salt Lake are currently third in the MLS Western Conference standings and have exceeded expectations so far this season. They played out a goalless draw against Columbus Crew last week and will want to take it up a notch in the upcoming match.
Minnesota United, meanwhile, are in 10th place in the league table at the moment and have not been at their best this year. They edged out the Los Angeles Galaxy 3-2 in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.
Minnesota United vs Real Salt Lake Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Minnesota United have a good record against Real Salt Lake, having won four out of the 11 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Real Salt Lake's two victories.
- Minnesota United won their four matches against Real Salt Lake at Allianz Field and scored at least three goals in each of the four matches.
- Minnesota United ended a three-match losing streak against Los Angeles Galaxy but have failed to win any of their last three home games.
- Real Salt Lake have won only one of their last seven away matches but have been unbeaten at home during this period.
- Real Salt Lake have conceded nine of their 19 goals from set-pieces this season and are tied with Nashville SC for the highest percentage in the MLS.
- Minnesota United forward Emanuel Reynoso scored his second brace in the MLS against Los Angeles Galaxy last week.
Minnesota United vs Real Salt Lake Prediction
Real Salt Lake are in impressive form at the moment. They need to improve their record on the road and have a point to prove this weekend.
Minnesota United, on the other hand, are yet to hit their stride in the MLS and have plenty of work to do ahead of the match. Real Salt Lake are the better team at the moment and should emerge victorious on Sunday.
Prediction: Minnesota United 2-3 Real Salt Lake
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Minnesota United vs Real Salt Lake Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Real Salt Lake
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Real Salt Lake to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Emanuel Reynoso to score - Yes
