Los Angeles Galaxy vs Real Salt Lake, MLS 2026 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Los Angeles Galaxy vs Real Salt Lake — MLS .
- Los Angeles Galaxy 15 games · 20 pts (2026/26)
- Real Salt Lake 14 games · 26 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Eduardo Mariscal
- Referee Adam Garner
- Referee Victor Rivas
- Referee Kevin Stott
- Referee Joe Dickerson
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 14 | 33 |
| 2 | Internacional CF Miami | 15 | 31 |
| 3 | Chicago Fire FC | 14 | 26 |
| 4 | New England Revolution | 14 | 25 |
| 5 | New York Red Bulls | 15 | 22 |
| 6 | Charlotte FC | 15 | 21 |
| 7 | FC Cincinnati | 15 | 20 |
| 8 | New York City FC | 15 | 19 |
| 9 | D.C. United SC | 15 | 18 |
| 10 | Columbus Crew SC | 15 | 16 |
| 11 | Toronto FC | 14 | 14 |
| 12 | Montreal Impact FC | 14 | 14 |
| 13 | Orlando City SC | 15 | 14 |
| 14 | Atlanta United FC | 14 | 11 |
| 15 | Philadelphia Union | 15 | 7 |
| 16 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 14 | 32 |
| 17 | San Jose Earthquakes | 15 | 32 |
| 18 | Real Salt Lake | 14 | 26 |
| 19 | FC Dallas | 15 | 25 |
| 20 | Los Angeles FC | 15 | 24 |
| 21 | Seattle Sounders FC | 13 | 24 |
| 22 | Houston Dynamo | 14 | 22 |
| 23 | Minnesota United FC | 15 | 22 |
| 24 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 15 | 20 |
| 25 | San Diego FC | 15 | 17 |
| 26 | Colorado Rapids SC | 15 | 16 |
| 27 | St. Louis City | 14 | 16 |
| 28 | Portland Timbers | 14 | 14 |
| 29 | Austin FC | 15 | 14 |
| 30 | Sporting Kansas City | 14 | 11 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Apr | Real Salt Lake | H | 2–1 | W |
| 25 Apr | Minnesota United FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 20 Apr | Houston Dynamo | H | 2–1 | W |
| 14 Apr | Philadelphia Union | H | 2–0 | W |
| 06 Apr | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 01 Apr | Portland Timbers | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Apr | Los Angeles Galaxy | A | 1–2 | L |
| 19 Apr | FC Cincinnati | A | 3–0 | W |
| 14 Apr | Orlando City SC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 07 Apr | Seattle Sounders FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 31 Mar | FC Dallas | H | 2–4 | L |
| 24 Mar | Los Angeles FC | A | 1–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Los Angeles Galaxy | Real Salt Lake | |
|---|---|---|
| #24 | Position | #18 |
| 20 | Points | 26 |
| 15 | Played | 14 |
| 5 / 5 / 5 | W / D / L | 8 / 2 / 4 |
| 22 | Scored | 26 |
| 22 | Conceded | 19 |
| +0 | GD | +7 |
| 1.33 | PPG | 1.86 |
| 33% | Win % | 57% |
Key Stats
61%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
H2H (18 games)
61%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
20%
Clean Sheets
Los Angeles Galaxy this season
Los Angeles Galaxy this season
14%
Clean Sheets
Real Salt Lake this season
Real Salt Lake this season
Los Angeles Galaxy are 24th (20 pts). Real Salt Lake are 18th (26 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Los Angeles Galaxy
0-15
1/1
16-30
2/–
31-45
4/5
46-60
2/2
61-75
–/2
76+
5/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Real Salt Lake
0-15
4/3
16-30
2/2
31-45
3/1
46-60
3/1
61-75
2/1
76+
2/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Los Angeles Galaxy and Real Salt Lake get this one started.
- 5' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 10' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 15' It is a cagey affair so far. Los Angeles Galaxy in their trying to find a way past Real Salt Lake's compact .
- 16' Uriel Antuna does the damage! The net is bulging and Los Angeles Galaxy surge ahead!
- 21' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 26' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 31' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 32' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Damir Kreilach on 32 minutes.
- 37' The energy levels are beginning to show. Mike Petke might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 42' Jefferson Savarino needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 47' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 52' Los Angeles Galaxy is showing some good football. However, Los Angeles Galaxy are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 57' It looks surprising Real Salt Lake does not make any changes. Nedum Onuoha has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 60' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
- 64' What a moment for Donald Toia! That strike on 64 puts his side firmly in control.
- 69' Supporters expect more eagerness from Brooks Lennon, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 71' It is a substitution in Real Salt Lake team. Sam Johnson is replaced by Sebastian Saucedo on 71 minute.
- 73' Los Angeles Galaxy ring the changes. Uriel Antuna has done his job and it is now time for Ema Boateng to step up.
- 78' A goal from the Sweden international Zlatan Ibrahimovic! He fires home on 78 to make it 2-1!
- 82' Poor challenge from Diego Polenta. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 84' Servando Carrasco is replacing Joe Corona for the Los Angeles Galaxy side.
- 88' Time for substitution for Los Angeles Galaxy. Rolf Feltscher is replaced by Giancarlo Gonzalez.
- 90' Real Salt Lake manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Brooks Lennon is hanging Damir Kreilach on the field on 90 minute.
- Los Angeles Galaxy celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Los Angeles Galaxy Lineups
Starting XI
-
18
Uriel Antuna ↓ Ema Boateng 73'
- 25
- 9
- 8
- 17
- 12
- 1
- 5
- 3
-
14
Joe Corona ↓ Servando Carrasco 84'
- 15
Bench
-
21
Giancarlo Gonzalez ↑ 88'
- 16
-
6
Servando Carrasco ↑ 84'
-
24
Ema Boateng ↑ 73'
- 19
- 28
- 27
Coach
Guillermo Schelotto
Real Salt Lake Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
-
8
Damir Kreilach ↓ Brooks Lennon 90'
- 15
- 5
- 11
- 7
- 22
- 17
- 51
-
4
Donald Toia ↓ Joao Plata 84'
-
50
Sam Johnson ↓ Sebastian Saucedo 71'
Bench
-
10
Joao Plata ↑ 84'
-
12
Brooks Lennon ↑ 90'
- 13
-
23
Sebastian Saucedo ↑ 71'
- 2
- 43
- 24
Coach
Mike Petke
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Damir Kreilach | 5 |
| Zlatan Ibrahimovic | 4 |
| Albert Rusnak | 4 |
| Douglas Costa | 3 |
| Diego Luna | 3 |
| Damir Kreilach | 3 |
| Gabriel Pec | 2 |
| Albert Rusnak | 2 |
Head to Head
Los Angeles Galaxy Form
2019-04-29
Los Angeles Galaxy
2–1
Real Salt Lake
W
2019-04-25
Minnesota United FC
0–0
Los Angeles Galaxy
D
2019-04-20
Los Angeles Galaxy
2–1
Houston Dynamo
W
2019-04-14
Los Angeles Galaxy
2–0
Philadelphia Union
W
2019-04-06
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
0–2
Los Angeles Galaxy
W
2019-04-01
Los Angeles Galaxy
2–1
Portland Timbers
W
Real Salt Lake Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.67
Los Angeles Galaxy xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.6
Real Salt Lake xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 65% + Over 2.5 goals 63%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Los Angeles Galaxy win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.27
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 3.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 4.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
Double Chance
Los Angeles Galaxy or Draw
69%
Draw or Real Salt Lake
54%
Los Angeles Galaxy or Real Salt Lake
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Los Angeles Galaxy win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
7.8%
2 – 2
6.5%
1 – 0
5.6%
0 – 0
5.3%
0 – 1
5.3%
2 – 0
5.3%
0 – 2
4.8%
3 – 1
4.5%
1 – 3
4.2%
3 – 2
3.7%
Asian Handicap — Los Angeles Galaxy
| Handicap | Los Angeles Galaxy covers | Push | Real Salt Lake covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 12% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 19% | 61% |
| -0.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| +0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +1 | 64% | 18% | 18% |
| +1.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +2 | 82% | 11% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Los Angeles Galaxy keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Real Salt Lake keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.