Minnesota United FC vs Real Salt Lake, MLS 2026 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Minnesota United FC vs Real Salt Lake — MLS at Allianz Field.
- Minnesota United FC 18 games · 24 pts (2026/26)
- Real Salt Lake 17 games · 27 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Sorin Stoica
- Referee Fotis Bazakos
- Referee M. de Oliveira
- Referee Jeremy Kieso
- Referee Ian McKay
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 18 | 40 |
| 2 | Internacional CF Miami | 18 | 38 |
| 3 | New England Revolution | 18 | 30 |
| 4 | Chicago Fire FC | 17 | 29 |
| 5 | New York City FC | 18 | 26 |
| 6 | FC Cincinnati | 18 | 26 |
| 7 | Charlotte FC | 18 | 25 |
| 8 | New York Red Bulls | 18 | 25 |
| 9 | D.C. United SC | 18 | 23 |
| 10 | Columbus Crew SC | 18 | 20 |
| 11 | Orlando City SC | 18 | 20 |
| 12 | Toronto FC | 18 | 17 |
| 13 | Philadelphia Union | 18 | 16 |
| 14 | Montreal Impact FC | 18 | 16 |
| 15 | Atlanta United FC | 18 | 12 |
| 16 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 17 | 34 |
| 17 | Los Angeles FC | 19 | 34 |
| 18 | San Jose Earthquakes | 18 | 33 |
| 19 | Houston Dynamo | 18 | 32 |
| 20 | FC Dallas | 18 | 27 |
| 21 | Real Salt Lake | 17 | 27 |
| 22 | St. Louis City | 18 | 26 |
| 23 | Portland Timbers | 18 | 24 |
| 24 | Seattle Sounders FC | 17 | 24 |
| 25 | Minnesota United FC | 18 | 24 |
| 26 | Colorado Rapids SC | 18 | 22 |
| 27 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 19 | 22 |
| 28 | San Diego FC | 18 | 21 |
| 29 | Austin FC | 18 | 17 |
| 30 | Sporting Kansas City | 18 | 14 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Sep | Real Salt Lake | H | 4–0 | W |
| 03 Sep | Houston Dynamo | A | 0–3 | L |
| 30 Aug | FC Dallas | A | 1–3 | L |
| 21 Aug | Sporting Kansas City | H | 1–2 | L |
| 07 Aug | Orlando City SC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 02 Aug | San Jose Earthquakes | A | 4–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Sep | Minnesota United FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 03 Sep | Seattle Sounders FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 30 Aug | Portland Timbers | A | 4–4 | D |
| 23 Aug | Colorado Rapids SC | A | 4–1 | W |
| 28 Jul | San Jose Earthquakes | A | 2–5 | L |
| 22 Jul | Sporting Kansas City | H | 0–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Minnesota United FC | Real Salt Lake | |
|---|---|---|
| #25 | Position | #21 |
| 24 | Points | 27 |
| 18 | Played | 17 |
| 6 / 6 / 6 | W / D / L | 8 / 3 / 6 |
| 20 | Scored | 29 |
| 25 | Conceded | 25 |
| -5 | GD | +4 |
| 1.33 | PPG | 1.59 |
| 33% | Win % | 47% |
Key Stats
68%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (19 games)
H2H (19 games)
42%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
32%
Clean Sheets
Minnesota United FC this season
Minnesota United FC this season
11%
Clean Sheets
Real Salt Lake this season
Real Salt Lake this season
Minnesota United FC are 25th (24 pts). Real Salt Lake are 21st (27 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Minnesota United FC
0-15
2/4
16-30
2/3
31-45
2/–
46-60
2/3
61-75
2/1
76+
2/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Real Salt Lake
0-15
4/4
16-30
3/2
31-45
3/2
46-60
4/2
61-75
2/4
76+
4/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Minnesota United FC
| Kelvin Yeboah | 8 G |
Real Salt Lake
| Zavier Gozo | 6 G | 3 A |
| Sergi Solans | 6 G | 3 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' What a night it is going to be! Minnesota United FC welcome Real Salt Lake for this crunch clash at Allianz Field.
- 5' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 10' With 0 assists to his name this season, Zac MacMath is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Minnesota United FC.
- 15' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 18' Minnesota United FC ring the changes. Osvaldo Alonso has done his job and it is now time for Hassani Dotson to step up.
- 23' The 37-year-old Damir Kreilach has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 26' Nedum Onuoha does the damage! The net is bulging and Real Salt Lake surge ahead!
- 31' Over 31 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 36' Jose Aja, a Uruguay , has 6 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 41' Minnesota United FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 46' Maikel Chang has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 17 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 51' Real Salt Lake looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker Zach Booth scoring 1 goals.
- 53' Against the run of play, Chase Gasper has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 56' The referee has no hesitation. Emanuel Reynoso is booked for Minnesota United FC — Yellow card on 56.
- 61' Real Salt Lake is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 62' GOAL! Robin Lod scores on 62.
- 64' The Minnesota United FC bench stirs into life. Mason Toye is withdrawn and Jacori Hayes gets his opportunity.
- 69' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Freddy Juarez will be considering his options from the bench.
- 72' Minnesota United FC ring the changes. Emanuel Reynoso has done his job and it is now time for Raheem Edwards to step up.
- 73' Real Salt Lake manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Corey Baird is hanging Nick Besler on the field on 73 minute.
- 73' Real Salt Lake player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 75' Maikel Chang is ready to make an impact after coming on for Douglas Martinez at the 75 minute mark.
- 75' Brilliant from the ! Jacori Hayes makes it 3-1 with a superb finish on 75.
- 78' The supporters are chanting for Albert Rusnak. He replaces Giuseppe Rossi on 78 minute.
- 83' Minnesota United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Real Salt Lake backline.
- 88' Mason Toye is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Real Salt Lake so far.
- 90' Brilliant from the ! Robin Lod makes it 4-1 with a superb finish on 90.
- Minnesota United FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Minnesota United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 19
- 17
- 6
- 15
- 7
-
23
Mason Toye ↓ Jacori Hayes 64'
- 4
- 10
- 8
- 77
- 97
Bench
- 21
-
5
Jacori Hayes ↑ 64'
-
44
Raheem Edwards ↑ 72'
- 94
- 18
-
31
Hassani Dotson ↑ 18'
- 11
- 41
Coach
Adrian Heath
Real Salt Lake Lineups
Starting XI
- 25
-
7
Giuseppe Rossi ↓ Albert Rusnak 78'
- 14
- 15
- 5
-
13
Nick Besler ↓ Corey Baird 73'
- 18
- 50
- 20
- 21
-
12
Douglas Martinez ↓ Maikel Chang 73'
Bench
- 6
-
8
Damir Kreilach ↑ 78'
-
11
Albert Rusnak ↑ 78'
- 30
- 22
-
10
Corey Baird ↑ 73'
- 51
- 43
-
16
Maikel Chang ↑ 73'
Coach
Freddy Juarez
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Darwin Quintero | 4 |
| Robin Lod | 4 |
| Anderson Julio | 4 |
| Jefferson Savarino | 3 |
| Emanuel Reynoso | 3 |
| Tani Oluwaseyi | 3 |
| Joao Plata | 2 |
| Sergio Cordova | 2 |
Head to Head
Minnesota United FC Form
2020-09-07
Minnesota United FC
4–0
Real Salt Lake
W
2020-09-03
Houston Dynamo
3–0
Minnesota United FC
L
2020-08-30
FC Dallas
3–1
Minnesota United FC
L
2020-08-21
Minnesota United FC
1–2
Sporting Kansas City
L
2020-08-07
Orlando City SC
3–1
Minnesota United FC
L
2020-08-02
San Jose Earthquakes
1–4
Minnesota United FC
W
Real Salt Lake Form
2020-09-07
Minnesota United FC
4–0
Real Salt Lake
L
2020-09-03
Real Salt Lake
2–2
Seattle Sounders FC
D
2020-08-30
Portland Timbers
4–4
Real Salt Lake
D
2020-08-23
Colorado Rapids SC
1–4
Real Salt Lake
W
2020-07-28
San Jose Earthquakes
5–2
Real Salt Lake
L
2020-07-22
Real Salt Lake
0–2
Sporting Kansas City
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.96
Minnesota United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.31
Real Salt Lake xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 63% + Over 2.5 goals 63%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Minnesota United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.27
Actual: No — clean sheet
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
Minnesota United FC or Draw
76%
Draw or Real Salt Lake
47%
Minnesota United FC or Real Salt Lake
77%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✗ 4–0 not predicted4 – 0Actual
1 – 1
10.6%
2 – 1
9.2%
2 – 0
7.2%
1 – 0
6.8%
1 – 2
6.2%
2 – 2
6%
3 – 1
6%
0 – 0
5.3%
3 – 0
4.6%
0 – 1
4.3%
3 – 2
4%
0 – 2
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Minnesota United FC
| Handicap | Minnesota United FC covers | Push | Real Salt Lake covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -2 | 15% | 16% | 70% |
| -1.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| -1 | 30% | 21% | 49% |
| -0.5 | 51% | — | 49% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 14% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 7% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Minnesota United FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✗
Real Salt Lake keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

