Real Salt Lake vs New York City FC prediction & analysis
64%
Footrivo pick
Both teams to score
Good pick · fair odds 1.56 · bookmaker 1.57 · Lost ✗
6/10Rating
1.57Odds
2
Value bet: New York City FC to win @ 3.30 – our chance 35% vs 30% implied by the price (edge +15%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Quick tips for this match
ResultReal Salt Lake to win ✗42% · @2.00
Double chanceEither team to win ✓77% · @1.25
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗64% · @1.57
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓81% · fair 1.24
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 11.31
Real Salt Lake vs New York City FC preview and prediction
The match
New York City FC travel to America First Field in the Major League Soccer on Sunday 13 September (02:30 WAT) to face Real Salt Lake. Real Salt Lake are 9th with 45 points from 34 games (in the bottom half), while New York City FC sit 11th on 42 points (in the bottom half). Only 3 points separate the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Real Salt Lake's last 5: LDLLL Most recently they lost to Houston Dynamo 1–2 away. They average 1.2 scored and 2.3 conceded.
New York City FC's last 5: LDDDL Most recently they lost to New England Revolution 1–2 at home. On the road they have won 0 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.0 scored and 1.5 conceded.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.1 goals: 1.6 for Real Salt Lake and 1.4 for New York City FC. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 59% and both teams to score at 64%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Real Salt Lake 42%, draw 23%, New York City FC 35%.
Both teams to score: yes (64%) at 1.57.
Value angle: New York City FC to win at 3.30 – 35% on our numbers against 30% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 64% chance at odds of 1.57. Predicted score: Real Salt Lake 1–1 New York City FC. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Real Salt Lake42%fair 2.36 · @2.00
Draw23%fair 4.40 · @3.40
New York City FC35%fair 2.86 · @3.30
3.06Expected goals
1.62Real Salt Lake xG
1.44New York City FC xG
64%Both score
59%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–111%
2–19%
1–28%
1–08%
0–17%
2–26%
From our goals model: Real Salt Lake 1.6 – 1.4 New York City 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✗
42%
2.36
2.00
Double chance
Either team to win✓
77%
1.29
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
64%
1.56
1.57
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
81%
1.24
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
59%
1.69
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
63%
1.58
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
39%
2.55
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Real Salt Lake / FT Real Salt Lake✗
25%
4.01
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
11.31
–
Form
Real Salt Lake – last 6
LDLLLL
10 Sep
@ Houston Dynamo
1–2
L
6 Sep
vs Los Angeles FC
2–2
D
30 Aug
@ Colorado Rapids
0–1
L
26 Aug
@ Leon
0–3
L
23 Aug
@ Orlando City SC
1–2
L
20 Aug
vs FC Dallas
3–4
L
1.2Scored / game
2.3Conceded / game
67%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
New York City FC – last 6
LDDDLL
10 Sep
vs New England Revolution
1–2
L
5 Sep
vs Nashville SC
0–0
D
30 Aug
@ Toronto FC
1–1
D
23 Aug
@ New England Revolution
1–1
D
20 Aug
@ FC Cincinnati
1–2
L
16 Aug
vs Philadelphia Union
2–3
L
1.0Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
83%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Real Salt Lake and New York City FC.
What is the prediction for Real Salt Lake vs New York City FC?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 64% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.57.
Who will win Real Salt Lake vs New York City FC?
On our numbers Real Salt Lake have a 42% chance of winning, the draw 23% and New York City FC 35%.
How many goals will there be in Real Salt Lake vs New York City FC?
We expect about 3.1 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 59% likely and both teams score 64% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Real Salt Lake vs New York City FC?
Our predicted score is Real Salt Lake 1–1 New York City FC, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.1 goals in total.
When is Real Salt Lake vs New York City FC?
Real Salt Lake vs New York City FC (Major League Soccer) kicks off on Sunday 13 September 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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Nashville SC2
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FC Cincinnati3
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