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The MLS returns to the fold with another set of matches this weekend as Real Salt Lake take on Columbus Crew at the Rio Tinto Stadium on Saturday, June 25. Both teams have experienced contrasting fortunes this season and will want to win the game.
Real Salt Lake vs Columbus Crew Preview
Real Salt Lake are currently second in the MLS Western Conference standings. They eased past the San Jose Earthquakes by a 2-0 margin in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.
Columbus Crew, on the other hand, are 11th in the standings. They played out a 1-1 draw against Charlotte FC last week and will look to take it up a notch on Saturday.
Real Salt Lake vs Columbus Crew Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Columbus Crew have a good record against Real Salt Lake, having won 12 out of the 26 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Real Salt Lake's nine victories.
- Real Salt Lake suffered defeat in their first two home games against Columbus Crew but have subsequently lost only one of their last ten matches against the away side in the MLS.
- Real Salt Lake have secured four consecutive victories at home in the MLS and have secured 19 points from their seven home games so far this season.
- Columbus Crew have won only two of their 11 MLS matches so far this season and could potentially secure consecutive victories on the road for the first time in nearly three years.
- Jefferson Savarino made his first start for Real Salt Lake since 2019 last week and contributed to seven goalscoring chances for this side, managing a goal and an assist.
- Columbus Crew forward Erik Hurtado has scored three goals in his last five matches and has found the back of the net in each of his last two games in the MLS.
Real Salt Lake vs Columbus Crew Prediction
Real Salt Lake have exceeded expectations so far this season. They have won four out of their last five MLS games and will look to sustain their impressive form this weekend.
Columbus Crew have endured a difficult campaign so far and will need to work hard to step up in this match. Real Salt Lake have been the better team this season and should be able to win Saturday's game.
Prediction: Real Salt Lake 3-1 Columbus Crew
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Real Salt Lake vs Columbus Crew Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Real Salt Lake
Tip 2: Game to score over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Real Salt Lake to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Bobby Wood to score - Yes
