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Real Salt Lake Overview

Real Salt Lake enters this match with a current record of 12 wins, 10 draws, and 15 losses, placing them in the middle of the Western Conference standings. Offensively, they have scored 42 goals this season, averaging about 1.2 goals per match, which showcases their ability to create chances but also highlights a lack of clinical finishing at times. Key players like Jefferson Savarino and Sergio Cordova have been pivotal, contributing significantly to the goal tally.

Defensively, Real Salt Lake has conceded 48 goals, reflecting an average of 1.4 goals against per game. Their backline has struggled with consistency, occasionally leading to costly mistakes. However, they have shown resilience in recent matches, with a commendable home record where they have picked up crucial points.

In terms of recent performance, Real Salt Lake managed to secure a win in their last outing, demonstrating a potential turnaround in form. However, their injury list is a concern, with a couple of key players facing fitness issues, impacting their overall squad depth.

San Jose Earthquakes Overview

The San Jose Earthquakes stand at 10 wins, 7 draws, and 20 losses this season, placing them lower in the standings. With 38 goals scored, their attacking unit has shown flashes of brilliance, particularly through Cristian Espinoza, who has been a constant threat on the wing. However, there have been matches where they have struggled to find the back of the net, which may affect their chances in this matchup.

Defensively, the Earthquakes have been porous, having allowed 55 goals against, averaging nearly 1.6 goals conceded per match. This defensive frailty has been a recurring theme, leading to their struggles in securing wins. Despite this, they have shown the ability to compete, especially in high-scoring games.

Recent performances have seen the Earthquakes secure a few draws, but they will need to find a way to convert those into wins if they are to improve their playoff aspirations. Injuries have also plagued the squad, limiting their options as they approach this critical fixture.

Head to Head Record

Historically, Real Salt Lake and San Jose Earthquakes have faced each other numerous times in MLS, with Real Salt Lake holding a slight edge. In their last five meetings, Real Salt Lake has won three, while San Jose has managed one victory, and one match ended in a draw. This trend suggests that Real Salt Lake may have a psychological advantage heading into this match, especially playing on home turf.

Key matches between these two teams have often been high-scoring affairs, indicating that both teams can create opportunities. However, given the current form and available players, it will be interesting to see how this historical record plays out on the pitch.

Betting Trends

• Real Salt Lake is 4-1 against the spread in their last five home games.
• San Jose Earthquakes are 2-3 against the spread in their last five away games.
• In matches where Real Salt Lake has a spread of -1.5, they have covered it in 60% of their games this season.
• San Jose has struggled to cover the spread when playing against teams with a better home record.
• The total has gone over in 4 of the last 5 matches for both teams.