Real Salt Lake vs LAFC Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips Predictions

Real Salt Lake vs LAFC Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: September 18th, 2025 | America First Field | Major League Soccer | 02:30 (BST)

The America First Field is the venue for a Western Conference clash with big implications between Real Salt Lake and Los Angeles FC. RSL are one point outside of the playoff wild card spots, with two games in hand over the team they are chasing, the San Jose Earthquakes. However, they will face a tough test against a rejuvenated LAFC side who are gunning for a top four spot, and have a good record against RSL in recent years. This match promises to be a thrilling encounter, full of goals.

Key Betting Tip: LAFC to Win at 2.05 odds (Kwiff Bet) represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our team of in-house tipsters.

Real Salt Lake vs LAFC Predicted Lineups

Real Salt Lake Predicted XI: Rafael Cabral, DeAndre Yedlin, Justen Glad, Brayan Vera, Alexandros Katranis, Braian Ojeda, Emeka Eneli, Diego Luna, Zavier Gozo, Rwan Cruz, Victor Olatunji

New striker partnership Olatunji and Cruz continue to start up top for RSL. Pablo Ruiz is a miss in midfield due to a hip injury.

LAFC Predicted XI: Hugo Lloris, Sergi Palencia, Ryan Porteous, Nkosi Tafari, Artem Smolyakov, Mathieu Choiniere, Marco Delgado, Eddie Segura, Timothy Tillman, Denis Bouanga, Heung-Min Son

Timothy Tillman will be preferred in attack over David Martinez and Nathan Ordaz, the 26-year-old started for the first time in three games last time out. Aaron Long and Igor Jesus continue to be long term absentees at the back. Jeremy Ebobisse and Nathan Ordaz will be big misses as attacking options off the bench, both are out injured.

Real Salt Lake vs LAFC Current League Standings

Real Salt Lake are currently 10th in the Western Conference, and 20th in the Supporters’ Shield standings. They have 38 points after 28 games played, and with six games to go are in a strong position to qualify for the playoffs as they are one point away from the top nine.

LAFC are currently 5th in the Western Conference, and 13th in the Supporters’ Shield standings. They have 44 points after 27 games played, and with seven games to go are in a strong position to finish in the top four, which would hand them a favourable tie in the playoffs.

Real Salt Lake vs LAFC Head-to-Head Timeline

RSL and LAFC have met 18 times since LAFC’s inaugural 2018 season. Los Angeles have dominated the fixture, winning 13 of those games, Salt Lake have won just four, and there has been one draw. This will be their first meeting in over a year.

Recent Head-to-Head Results:

• July 2024: LAFC 1-1 Real Salt Lake (MLS)
• March 2024: Real Salt Lake 3-0 LAFC (MLS)
• October 2023: LAFC 0-1 Real Salt Lake (MLS)
• August 2023: LAFC 4-0 Real Salt Lake (Leagues Cup R16)
• May 2023: Real Salt Lake 0-3 LAFC (MLS)

Notably, RSL have collected 50% of their historic wins against LAFC in the last three games.

Recent Real Salt Lake and LAFC Matches Analysis

Real Salt Lake Last 5 Matches:

• Real Salt Lake 2-1 Sporting Kansas City (MLS)
• Real Salt Lake 1-3 Minnesota United (MLS)
• Charlotte FC 1-0 Real Salt Lake (MLS)
• New York Red Bulls 2-1 Real Salt Lake (MLS)
• Real Salt Lake 1-0 Queretaro (Leagues Cup)

Fortunately for RSL, the Western Conference is extremely open this season; if they were in the Eastern Conference, they would almost definitely be out of the playoff picture. A run of three losses post Leagues Cup came to an end last week when Salt Lake got a season-defining win over a weak SKC side.

LAFC Last 5 Matches:

• San Jose Earthquakes 2-4 LAFC (MLS)
• LAFC 1-2 San Diego FC (MLS)
• FC Dallas 1-1 LAFC (MLS)
• New England Revolution 0-2 LAFC (MLS)
• Chicago Fire 2-2 LAFC (MLS)

LAFC lost just twice in the league between late April and September, however recent results have proved them to be a unconvicing side heading into the post season, despite their new recruitment, Heung-Min Son. These underwhelming results are a consequence of playing in the Club World Cup mid season, making their schedule extremely packed.

Real Salt Lake vs LAFC Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with confidence in an LAFC win. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best Real Salt Lake vs LAFC Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: LAFC to Win @ 2.05 - Our team of in-house betting tipsters have predicted a in this fixture. Their superior form, home advantage, and head-to-head record justify confidence in this selection.

Key Players to Watch: Real Salt Lake vs LAFC

Son Heung-Min (LAFC): Since joining LAFC, Son has scored four goals and assisted two in seven games for club and country. The Korean has attracted huge crowds in the league, notably breaking San Jose’s attendance record last weekend due to his appearance. A superstar on and off the pitch.

**Victor Olatunji (Real Salt Lake):**RSL have had huge striker problems for the majority of the season, which is why they brought in two fresh forwards in August. Olatunji seems to be the quickest to adjust to the MLS, and whilst he only had one goal in his first three appearances, he is still a constant threat to the LA backline.

Denis Bouanga (LAFC): Los Angeles’ main man for three seasons now. Bouanga has scored 90 goals and assisted 34 between the 2023 and 2025 campaigns, an absolutely insane return. That includes 31 goal contributions this season, including two hat-tricks in his last three appearances, one for LAFC and one for Gabon.

Real Salt Lake vs LAFC Match Facts

Broadcast Details: This game will be available to watch on Apple TV with an MLS Season Pass subscription.

Stadium Information: America First Field is an association football-specific stadium located in Sandy, Utah, and is the home of Major League Soccer's Real Salt Lake. It opened on October 9, 2008, with a capacity of 20,213. The stadium is notable for having hosted the 2009 MLS All-Star Game.

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