Real Salt Lake vs Minnesota United FC Prediction, Odds & Analysis – 16 Aug 2026

Quick tips for this match

ResultReal Salt Lake to win ✗66% · @1.73

Double chanceReal Salt Lake or draw ✓85% · @1.20

Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓60% · @1.60

GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓79% · @1.20

Correct scoreCorrect score 2–0 ✗12% · fair 8.68

Real Salt Lake vs Minnesota United FC preview and prediction

The match

Minnesota United FC travel to America First Field in the Major League Soccer on Sunday 16 August (02:30 WAT) to face Real Salt Lake. Real Salt Lake are 9th with 45 points from 34 games (in the bottom half), while Minnesota United FC sit 10th on 44 points (in the bottom half). Only 1 point separates the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.

Form guide

Real Salt Lake's last 5: WWDDL Most recently they beat FC Juarez 3–0 at home. They average 1.8 scored and 1.2 conceded.

Minnesota United FC's last 5: WDLDD Most recently they beat Atlante FC 3–1 at home. They average 1.0 scored and 1.0 conceded.

Goals outlook

Our model expects about 2.9 goals: 2.1 for Real Salt Lake and 0.9 for Minnesota United FC. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 57% and both teams to score at 60%.

Betting angles

Win chances: Real Salt Lake 66%, draw 20%, Minnesota United FC 15%.
Safer route: Real Salt Lake or draw (85%) at 1.20.
Both teams to score: yes (60%) at 1.60.
Value angle: Real Salt Lake to win at 1.73 – 66% on our numbers against 58% implied by the price.

Our prediction

Our pre-match pick was Real Salt Lake or draw – a 85% chance at odds of 1.20, above our fair price of 1.17, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Real Salt Lake 2–0 Minnesota United FC. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.

Win chances

Real Salt Lake66%fair 1.52 · @1.73

Draw20%fair 5.12 · @3.95

Minnesota United FC15%fair 6.82 · @4.20

2.93Expected goals

2.07Real Salt Lake xG

0.85Minnesota United FC xG

60%Both score

57%Over 2.5

Most likely scores

2–012%

1–011%

2–110%

1–19%

3–08%

3–17%

From our goals model: Real Salt Lake 2.1 – 0.9 Minnesota United FC expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.

Every market, with fair odds

Market	Most likely	Chance	Fair odds	Bookmaker
Match result	Real Salt Lake to win ✗	66%	1.52	1.73 ▲
Double chance	Real Salt Lake or draw ✓	85%	1.17	1.20
Both teams to score	Both teams to score ✓	60%	1.68	1.60
Over/under 1.5 goals	Over 1.5 goals ✓	79%	1.27	1.20
Over/under 2.5 goals	Over 2.5 goals ✗	57%	1.75	1.62
Over/under 3.5 goals	Under 3.5 goals ✓	65%	1.55	1.50
Half-time result	Real Salt Lake ahead at half-time ✗	47%	2.11	–
Half-time / full-time	HT Real Salt Lake / FT Real Salt Lake ✗	42%	2.36	–
Correct score	Correct score 2–0 ✗	12%	8.68	–

Form

Real Salt Lake – last 6

WWDDLL

12 Aug	vs FC Juarez	3–0	W
9 Aug	vs Atlante FC	4–0	W
5 Aug	@ Tigres UANL	1–1	D
2 Aug	@ St. Louis City	1–1	D
26 Jul	@ Portland Timbers	1–2	L
23 Jul	@ Los Angeles FC	1–3	L

1.8Scored / game

1.2Conceded / game

67%Both scored

67%Over 2.5

Minnesota United FC – last 6

WDLDDL

12 Aug	vs Atlante FC	3–1	W
8 Aug	@ Tigres UANL	0–0	D
5 Aug	vs FC Juarez	1–2	L
2 Aug	vs San Diego	1–1	D
26 Jul	vs Vancouver Whitecaps	0–0	D
23 Jul	@ Sporting Kansas City	1–2	L

1.0Scored / game

1.0Conceded / game

67%Both scored

50%Over 2.5

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Vancouver Whitecaps	34	19	7	8	+40	64
2	FC Dallas	34	16	10	8	+11	58
3	St. Louis City	34	15	9	10	+11	54
4	San Jose Earthquakes	34	14	10	10	+6	52
5	Houston Dynamo	34	14	9	11	0	51
6	Los Angeles FC	34	12	11	11	+12	47
7	Portland Timbers	34	13	7	14	+1	46
8	Seattle Sounders	34	12	10	12	-2	46
9	Real Salt Lake	34	13	6	15	+1	45
10	Minnesota United FC	34	11	11	12	-2	44
11	Los Angeles Galaxy	34	11	11	12	-7	44
12	Colorado Rapids	34	12	7	15	-3	43
13	San Diego	34	9	11	14	-6	38
14	Austin	34	8	10	16	-23	34
15	Sporting Kansas City	34	7	5	22	-41	26

Team

Pts

+40

+11

+11

+12

-2

-2

-7

-3

-6

-23

-41

Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for Real Salt Lake vs Minnesota United FC?

Our pick is Real Salt Lake or draw with a 85% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.20.

Who will win Real Salt Lake vs Minnesota United FC?

On our numbers Real Salt Lake have a 66% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Minnesota United FC 15%.

How many goals will there be in Real Salt Lake vs Minnesota United FC?

We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 57% likely and both teams score 60% of the time on our projection.

What is the predicted score for Real Salt Lake vs Minnesota United FC?

Our predicted score is Real Salt Lake 2–0 Minnesota United FC, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.

When is Real Salt Lake vs Minnesota United FC?

Real Salt Lake vs Minnesota United FC (Major League Soccer) kicks off on Sunday 16 August 2026 at 02:30 (West Africa Time) at America First Field.

Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.

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