Minnesota United FC vs Real Salt Lake 9/6/20 - MLS Picks & Predictions

Last Updated: 09/04/2020 at 1:19 PM ET

On Sunday, the Minnesota United FC host Real Salt Lake at Alliance Field in St. Paul, Minnesota for an MLS fixture. Minnesota has lost each of its last three matches after allowing eight goals. In Minnesota's most recent outing, the Loons were shutout by the Houston Dynamo 3-0 on Wednesday. Debuting in the loss for Minnesota was Bebeto Reynoso who played just 19 minutes, but the former Boca Juniors midfielder is expected to strengthen a weak area for Minnesota.

Minnesota has one win and four losses in its last five matches in the MLS. Over that span, Minnesota has scored 7 goals, while its back line and goalkeeper have allowed 12. The leading goal scorer for Minnesota is Kevin Molino with three goals and three other players have two each, while Jan Gregus is leading in assists with five. 

Real Salt Lake is unbeaten in its last three matches scoring 10 goals over that period. Real Salt Lake rallied with a late equalizer for a 2-2 draw in its most recent outing at home against the Seattle Sounders on Wednesday. The draw was the second consecutive for Real Salt Lake after scoring twice late in it's match in Portland to earn a hard-fought 4-4 draw.

Real Salt Lake has one win, two draws and two losses in its last five outings. Over that stretch, Real Salt Lake has scored 12 goals, while its back line and goalkeeper have allowed 12 as well. The leading goal scorer for Real Salt Lake Damir Kreilach with four, while Corey Baird has scored two and Baird is the leader in assists with four.

Over the last five matches played head-to-head between these two MLS clubs, Minnesota has two wins and three matches have ended in a draw. The most recent outing between the two ended 0-0 on July 17. However, Real Salt Lake is playing much better at this point in time, unbeaten in each of its last three matches, while Minnesota has lost each of its last three. Final Score Prediction, Real Salt Lake wins 3-1

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