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 15 games · 22 pts (2026/26)
- Real Salt Lake 14 games · 26 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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #23 | Position | #18 |
| 22 | Points | 26 |
| 15 | Played | 14 |
| 6 / 4 / 5 | W / D / L | 8 / 2 / 4 |
| 18 | Scored | 26 |
| 22 | Conceded | 19 |
| -4 | GD | +7 |
| 1.47 | PPG | 1.86 |
| 40% | Win % | 57% |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
H2H (18 games)
44%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
33%
Clean Sheets
Minnesota United FC this season
Minnesota United FC this season
14%
Clean Sheets
Real Salt Lake this season
Real Salt Lake this season
Minnesota United FC are 23rd (22 pts). Real Salt Lake are 18th (26 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Minnesota United FC
0-15
1/4
16-30
2/2
31-45
2/–
46-60
2/2
61-75
1/–
76+
1/–
■ 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' Minnesota United FC have kicked off against Real Salt Lake. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' It looks surprising Real Salt Lake does not make any changes. Giuseppe Rossi has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 10' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Nick Besler made 280 appearances and scored 2 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 15' Maikel Chang, a Cuba , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 18' Hassani Dotson has so much to prove this time. He replaces Osvaldo Alonso on 18 minute.
- 23' Real Salt Lake started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 23.
- 26' Real Salt Lake is taking the lead after the goal scored by Nedum Onuoha on 26.
- 31' Minnesota United FC is showing some good football. However, Minnesota United FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 36' Jan Gregus is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Minnesota United FC so far.
- 41' The travelling Real Salt Lake supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 46' 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.
- 51' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with Real Salt Lake winning 0% of all matches.
- 53' What composure from Chase Gasper! The USA international strokes it home. 1-1.
- 56' Controversy at the stadium! Emanuel Reynoso argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 61' United States international Kyle Beckerman has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 62' What a strike from Robin Lod! The score is 2-1.
- 64' The supporters are chanting for Jacori Hayes. He replaces Mason Toye on 64 minute.
- 69' Minnesota United FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Real Salt Lake's shape.
- 72' Raheem Edwards gets the nod from Minnesota United FC. He replaces Emanuel Reynoso and will look to change the dynamic.
- 73' Nick Besler makes way for Corey Baird at the 73 minute mark. A tactical switch from Real Salt Lake.
- 73' That is a Yellow card for Real Salt Lake. Kyle Beckerman will be fuming at that decision.
- 75' Maikel Chang gets the nod from Real Salt Lake. He replaces Douglas Martinez and will look to change the dynamic.
- 75' The deadlock is broken! Jacori Hayes gets on the scoresheet on 75 minutes.
- 78' The supporters are chanting for Albert Rusnak. He replaces Giuseppe Rossi on 78 minute.
- 83' Dayne St. Clair has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 88' Erik Holt is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Real Salt Lake tonight.
- 90' Robin Lod makes no mistake. The score reads 4-1 and Minnesota United FC are in front.
- The final score is 4-0.
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 |
|---|---|
| Anderson Julio | 4 |
| Darwin Quintero | 4 |
| Robin Lod | 4 |
| Jefferson Savarino | 3 |
| Emanuel Reynoso | 3 |
| Tani Oluwaseyi | 3 |
| Miguel Ibarra | 2 |
| Damir Kreilach | 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
1.95
Minnesota United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.4
Real Salt Lake xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 64% + Over 2.5 goals 64%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Minnesota United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.35
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 3.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 4.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
Double Chance
Minnesota United FC or Draw
75%
Draw or Real Salt Lake
49%
Minnesota United FC or Real Salt Lake
77%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✗ 4–0 not predicted4 – 0Actual
1 – 1
10.5%
2 – 1
9%
2 – 0
6.7%
1 – 2
6.5%
2 – 2
6.2%
1 – 0
6.2%
3 – 1
5.8%
0 – 0
5%
0 – 1
4.2%
3 – 0
4.2%
3 – 2
4.1%
0 – 2
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Minnesota United FC
| Handicap | Minnesota United FC covers | Push | Real Salt Lake covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -2 | 14% | 15% | 71% |
| -1.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| -1 | 29% | 21% | 51% |
| -0.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| +0.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +1 | 73% | 15% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Minnesota United FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✗
Real Salt Lake keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.