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 27 games · 29 pts (2026/26)
- Real Salt Lake 27 games · 32 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 | 27 | 60 |
| 2 | Internacional CF Miami | 27 | 46 |
| 3 | New England Revolution | 27 | 46 |
| 4 | Charlotte FC | 27 | 43 |
| 5 | Chicago Fire FC | 26 | 42 |
| 6 | Philadelphia Union | 27 | 39 |
| 7 | Orlando City SC | 27 | 34 |
| 8 | New York City FC | 27 | 33 |
| 9 | FC Cincinnati | 26 | 33 |
| 10 | New York Red Bulls | 26 | 33 |
| 11 | D.C. United SC | 26 | 30 |
| 12 | Columbus Crew SC | 27 | 29 |
| 13 | Toronto FC | 27 | 29 |
| 14 | Atlanta United FC | 27 | 27 |
| 15 | Montreal Impact FC | 27 | 24 |
| 16 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 26 | 50 |
| 17 | FC Dallas | 27 | 47 |
| 18 | San Jose Earthquakes | 27 | 45 |
| 19 | St. Louis City | 26 | 44 |
| 20 | Houston Dynamo | 27 | 44 |
| 21 | Los Angeles FC | 28 | 41 |
| 22 | Colorado Rapids SC | 27 | 36 |
| 23 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 28 | 36 |
| 24 | Seattle Sounders FC | 26 | 35 |
| 25 | San Diego FC | 27 | 32 |
| 26 | Portland Timbers | 27 | 32 |
| 27 | Real Salt Lake | 27 | 32 |
| 28 | Austin FC | 27 | 31 |
| 29 | Minnesota United FC | 27 | 29 |
| 30 | Sporting Kansas City | 26 | 21 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #29 | Position | #27 |
| 29 | Points | 32 |
| 27 | Played | 27 |
| 7 / 8 / 12 | W / D / L | 9 / 5 / 13 |
| 40 | Scored | 40 |
| 49 | Conceded | 44 |
| -9 | GD | -4 |
| 1.07 | PPG | 1.19 |
| 26% | Win % | 33% |
Key Stats
68%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (19 games)
H2H (19 games)
42%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
22%
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 29th (29 pts). Real Salt Lake are 27th (32 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Minnesota United FC
0-15
4/7
16-30
4/9
31-45
6/2
46-60
4/5
61-75
7/4
76+
5/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Real Salt Lake
0-15
5/6
16-30
4/5
31-45
5/5
46-60
5/6
61-75
5/7
76+
6/9
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Minnesota United FC
| Kelvin Yeboah | 14 G | 2 A |
| Anthony Markanich | 8 G | 2 A |
Real Salt Lake
| Sergi Solans | 11 G | 3 A |
| Zavier Gozo | 6 G | 3 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Allianz Field as Minnesota United FC face off against Real Salt Lake in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 10' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 15' A quiet spell here at Allianz Field. Real Salt Lake seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 18' Another change for Minnesota United FC made on 18 minute. Osvaldo Alonso leaves to be changed by Hassani Dotson.
- 23' Both keepers have barely been tested. Minnesota United FC and Real Salt Lake are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 26' GOAL! Nedum Onuoha fires home to make it 0-1!
- 31' Minnesota United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 36' The energy levels are beginning to show. Adrian Heath might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 41' It’s high time Freddy Juarez made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 46' Kevin Molino needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 1 Yellow cards this season.
- 51' Cuba international Osvaldo Alonso has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 53' What a moment for Chase Gasper! That strike on 53 puts his side firmly in control.
- 56' Controversy at the stadium! Emanuel Reynoso argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 61' The home supporters are growing impatient. Minnesota United FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 62' A stunning finish from Robin Lod — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 64' Another substitution for Minnesota United FC to replace Mason Toye by Jacori Hayes on 64 minute.
- 69' The travelling Real Salt Lake supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 72' Another change for Minnesota United FC made on 72 minute. Emanuel Reynoso leaves to be changed by Raheem Edwards.
- 73' Real Salt Lake make a change. Nick Besler trudges off to be replaced by Corey Baird on 73 minutes.
- 73' Kyle Beckerman catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 73.
- 75' A tactical swap from Real Salt Lake — Maikel Chang on, Douglas Martinez off on 75 minutes.
- 75' GOAL! Jacori Hayes fires home to make it 3-1!
- 78' The Real Salt Lake bench stirs into life. Giuseppe Rossi is withdrawn and Albert Rusnak gets his opportunity.
- 83' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 88' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 90' Brilliant from the ! Robin Lod makes it 4-1 with a superb finish on 90.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Minnesota United FC 4-0 Real Salt Lake.
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 |
|---|---|
| Robin Lod | 4 |
| Anderson Julio | 4 |
| Darwin Quintero | 4 |
| Tani Oluwaseyi | 3 |
| Jefferson Savarino | 3 |
| Emanuel Reynoso | 3 |
| Miguel Ibarra | 2 |
| Joao Plata | 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
2 / 4
2.24
Minnesota United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.41
Real Salt Lake xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 69% + Both teams to score 67%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Minnesota United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.65
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 2.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 3.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 4.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
Double Chance
Minnesota United FC or Draw
78%
Draw or Real Salt Lake
44%
Minnesota United FC or Real Salt Lake
78%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✗ 4–0 not predicted4 – 0Actual
1 – 1
9%
2 – 1
8.9%
2 – 0
6.6%
3 – 1
6.6%
2 – 2
6.2%
1 – 2
5.6%
1 – 0
5.4%
3 – 0
4.8%
3 – 2
4.6%
0 – 0
3.9%
4 – 1
3.7%
0 – 1
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Minnesota United FC
| Handicap | Minnesota United FC covers | Push | Real Salt Lake covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -2 | 18% | 17% | 65% |
| -1.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| -1 | 35% | 20% | 45% |
| -0.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +0.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +1 | 77% | 13% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Minnesota United FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✗
Real Salt Lake keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

