Real Salt Lake vs Los Angeles Galaxy, MLS 2022 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Real Salt Lake vs Los Angeles Galaxy — MLS at Rio Tinto Stadium.
- Real Salt Lake 27 games · 32 pts (2026/26)
- Los Angeles Galaxy 28 games · 36 pts (2026/26)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr | Los Angeles Galaxy | H | 1–0 | W |
| 24 Apr | Portland Timbers | A | 0–0 | D |
| 17 Apr | New York City FC | A | 0–6 | L |
| 10 Apr | Toronto FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 03 Apr | Colorado Rapids SC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Mar | Sporting Kansas City | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr | Real Salt Lake | A | 0–1 | L |
| 24 Apr | Nashville SC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 17 Apr | Chicago Fire FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 09 Apr | Los Angeles FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 03 Apr | Portland Timbers | A | 3–1 | W |
| 19 Mar | Orlando City SC | H | 0–1 | L |
Season Stats
| Real Salt Lake | Los Angeles Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|
| #27 | Position | #23 |
| 32 | Points | 36 |
| 27 | Played | 28 |
| 9 / 5 / 13 | W / D / L | 9 / 9 / 10 |
| 40 | Scored | 37 |
| 44 | Conceded | 44 |
| -4 | GD | -7 |
| 1.19 | PPG | 1.29 |
| 33% | Win % | 32% |
Key Stats
61%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
H2H (18 games)
61%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
11%
Clean Sheets
Real Salt Lake this season
Real Salt Lake this season
18%
Clean Sheets
Los Angeles Galaxy this season
Los Angeles Galaxy this season
Real Salt Lake are 27th (32 pts). Los Angeles Galaxy are 23rd (36 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
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
Los Angeles Galaxy
0-15
4/4
16-30
3/5
31-45
6/9
46-60
4/5
61-75
2/5
76+
9/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Real Salt Lake
| Sergi Solans | 11 G | 3 A |
| Zavier Gozo | 6 G | 3 A |
Los Angeles Galaxy
| Marco Reus | 7 G | 7 A |
| Klauss | 7 G | |
| Gabriel Pec | 5 G | 4 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Three points are at stake. Real Salt Lake host Los Angeles Galaxy — let the battle begin!
- 5' Los Angeles Galaxy has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 1 meetings.
- 10' Madagascar international Rayan Raveloson has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 15' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Real Salt Lake side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 20' The travelling Los Angeles Galaxy supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 25' Real Salt Lake are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Los Angeles Galaxy's shape.
- 30' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 35' Real Salt Lake currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 40' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 42' Controversy at the stadium! Sergio Cordova argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 44' Another change for Real Salt Lake made on 44 minute. Sergio Cordova leaves to be changed by Rubio Rubin.
- 45' Rubio Rubin is ready to make an impact after coming on for Sergio Cordova at the 45 minute mark.
- 49' Marcelo Silva makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and Real Salt Lake are in front.
- 49' Marcelo Silva has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 49.
- 54' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 59' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 61' The Los Angeles Galaxy manager makes a substitution. Eriq Zavaleta departs to be replaced by Sacha Kljestan.
- 62' Dejan Joveljic is replacing Douglas Costa for the Los Angeles Galaxy side.
- 67' It looks like no one’s ball. Real Salt Lake is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 72' Real Salt Lake ring the changes. Maikel Chang Ramirez has done his job and it is now time for Jasper Loeffelsend to step up.
- 77' Los Angeles Galaxy are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 82' Both keepers have barely been tested. Real Salt Lake and Los Angeles Galaxy are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 83' The Los Angeles Galaxy manager makes a substitution. Marky Delgado departs to be replaced by Nick DePuy.
- 85' Tate Schmitt is ready to make an impact after coming on for Justin Meram at the 85 minute mark.
- 90' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Real Salt Lake and Los Angeles Galaxy are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- With this win, Real Salt Lake is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Real Salt Lake Lineups
Starting XI
-
10
Sergio Cordova ↓ Rubio Rubin 44'
-
7
Bobby Wood ↓ Nick Besler 85'
- 15
- 30
- 22
- 2
- 18
-
9
Justin Meram ↓ Tate Schmitt 85'
- 6
- 16
-
25
Everton ↓ Scott Caldwell 72'
Bench
-
13
Nick Besler ↑ 85'
-
12
Scott Caldwell ↑ 72'
- 1
-
21
Tate Schmitt ↑ 85'
- 17
-
14
Rubio Rubin ↑ 44'
- 19
-
28
Jasper Loeffelsend ↑ 72'
Coach
Pablo Mastroeni
Los Angeles Galaxy Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 14
- 3
- 6
-
9
Kevin Cabral ↓ Samuel Grandsir 61'
-
10
Douglas Costa ↓ Dejan Joveljic 62'
-
15
Eriq Zavaleta ↓ Sacha Kljestan 61'
-
8
Marky Delgado ↓ Nick DePuy 83'
- 44
- 26
- 2
Bench
-
11
Samuel Grandsir ↑ 61'
- 33
-
99
Dejan Joveljic ↑ 62'
- 18
-
16
Sacha Kljestan ↑ 61'
-
20
Nick DePuy ↑ 83'
- 56
- 37
Coach
Greg Vanney
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Damir Kreilach | 5 |
| Albert Rusnak | 4 |
| Zlatan Ibrahimovic | 4 |
| Damir Kreilach | 3 |
| Douglas Costa | 3 |
| Diego Luna | 3 |
| Albert Rusnak | 2 |
| Zlatan Ibrahimovic | 2 |
Head to Head
Real Salt Lake Form
Los Angeles Galaxy Form
2022-04-30
Real Salt Lake
1–0
Los Angeles Galaxy
L
2022-04-24
Los Angeles Galaxy
1–0
Nashville SC
W
2022-04-17
Chicago Fire FC
0–0
Los Angeles Galaxy
D
2022-04-09
Los Angeles Galaxy
2–1
Los Angeles FC
W
2022-04-03
Portland Timbers
1–3
Los Angeles Galaxy
W
2022-03-19
Los Angeles Galaxy
0–1
Orlando City SC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.4
Real Salt Lake xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.12
Los Angeles Galaxy xG
I would bet for:
Real Salt Lake or Draw 72%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Real Salt Lake win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.52
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 2.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 3.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Real Salt Lake or Draw
72%
Draw or Los Angeles Galaxy
56%
Real Salt Lake or Los Angeles Galaxy
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.5%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
10.1%
2 – 1
8.5%
0 – 1
7.9%
2 – 0
7.7%
1 – 2
6.8%
0 – 2
4.9%
2 – 2
4.8%
3 – 1
4%
3 – 0
3.5%
1 – 3
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Real Salt Lake
| Handicap | Real Salt Lake covers | Push | Los Angeles Galaxy covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 13% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 21% | 58% |
| -0.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| +0.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +1 | 71% | 17% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Real Salt Lake keeps clean sheet
33%
✗
Los Angeles Galaxy keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

