Orlando City SC vs Real Salt Lake preview and prediction
The match
Orlando City SC host Real Salt Lake in the Major League Soccer on Sunday 23 August, with kick-off at 00:30 (WAT) at Exploria Stadium. Orlando City SC are 8th with 46 points from 34 games (in the top half), while Real Salt Lake sit 9th on 45 points (in the bottom half). Only 1 point separates the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Orlando City SC's last 5: LDDLW Most recently they lost to Chicago Fire 1–2 at home. At home they have won 0 and lost 2 of their last 4. They average 1.5 scored and 1.8 conceded.
Real Salt Lake's last 5: LDWWD Most recently they lost to FC Dallas 3–4 at home. They are scoring freely – 2.2 goals a game.
Real Salt Lake arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.5 points a game against 0.8.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.6 goals: 1.9 for Orlando City SC and 1.7 for Real Salt Lake. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 69% and both teams to score at 67%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Orlando City SC 45%, draw 19%, Real Salt Lake 36%.
Both teams to score: yes (67%) at 1.33.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 2.5 goals – a 69% chance at odds of 1.38. Predicted score: Orlando City SC 2–1 Real Salt Lake. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Orlando City SC45%fair 2.24 · @2.28
Draw19%fair 5.29 · @3.95
Real Salt Lake36%fair 2.75 · @2.65
3.63Expected goals
1.92Orlando City SC xG
1.71Real Salt Lake xG
67%Both score
69%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–19%
2–18%
1–27%
2–27%
3–15%
1–05%
From our goals model: Orlando City SC 1.9 – 1.7 Real Salt Lake 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
Orlando City SC to win✓
45%
2.24
2.28
Double chance
Either team to win✓
81%
1.23
1.20
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
67%
1.49
1.33
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
86%
1.16
1.11
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
69%
1.44
1.38
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
51%
1.95
1.83
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
35%
2.83
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Orlando City SC / FT Orlando City SC✗
27%
3.77
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✓
8%
11.96
–
Form
Orlando City SC – last 6
LDDLWL
20 Aug
vs Chicago Fire
1–2
L
16 Aug
vs FC Cincinnati
1–1
D
13 Aug
vs Atletico San Luis
2–2
D
8 Aug
vs Leon
1–2
L
6 Aug
@ Monterrey
2–1
W
2 Aug
@ New York Red Bulls
2–3
L
1.5Scored / game
1.8Conceded / game
100%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Real Salt Lake – last 6
LDWWDD
20 Aug
vs FC Dallas
3–4
L
16 Aug
vs Minnesota United FC
1–1
D
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
2.2Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
67%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Orlando City SC and Real Salt Lake.
What is the prediction for Orlando City SC vs Real Salt Lake?
Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 69% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.38.
Who will win Orlando City SC vs Real Salt Lake?
On our numbers Orlando City SC have a 45% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Real Salt Lake 36%.
How many goals will there be in Orlando City SC vs Real Salt Lake?
We expect about 3.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 69% likely and both teams score 67% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Orlando City SC vs Real Salt Lake?
Our predicted score is Orlando City SC 2–1 Real Salt Lake, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.6 goals in total.
When is Orlando City SC vs Real Salt Lake?
Orlando City SC vs Real Salt Lake (Major League Soccer) kicks off on Sunday 23 August 2026 at 00:30 (West Africa Time) at Exploria Stadium.
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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