📊 Form Guide

Austin FC

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Austin FC go into this match coming off the back of a 1-1 MLS tied result versus Minnesota United.

In that game, Austin FC had 47% possession and 8 attempts at goal with 3 of them on target. The only player on the scoresheet for Austin FC was Žan Kolmanič (27'). At the other end, Minnesota United got 15 attempts at goal with 6 on target. Michael Boxall (16') scored for Minnesota United.

It has been all too rare in recent times that Austin FC have shown defensive steel. In fact, Austin FC have been scored against in 5 of their previous 6 matches, letting in 7 goals on the way. Nevertheless, time will tell if that trend will be sustained in this upcoming game.

Real Salt Lake

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After being defeated in their last game at the hands of Vancouver Whitecaps in MLS competition, Real Salt Lake will be aiming to make amends here.

In that game, Real Salt Lake managed 44% possession and 14 attempts on goal with 4 on target. For Real Salt Lake, the goalscorers were Zavier Gozo (1') and Diego Luna (4'). At the other end, Vancouver Whitecaps had 14 attempts on goal with 6 of them on target. Brian White (20', 25') and Pedro Vite (90') scored for Vancouver Whitecaps.

The numbers tell their own story, and Real Salt Lake have been scored against in 5 of their last 6 matches, seeing their opponents hit 8 goals overall. Defensively, Real Salt Lake have clearly had some problems.

🤜🤛 Head to head

If we look at their past head to head duels stretching back to 15/09/2022, it’s been all-even between these two clubs with Austin FC winning 2 of those games, Real Salt Lake 2 and 2 being draws in normal time.

Those games weren’t short on goals, either, with 23 in all which averages out at 3.83 goals per match.

The last league clash featuring the two was MLS match day 45 on 29/09/2024 when the final score was Austin FC 2-2 Real Salt Lake.

That time, Austin FC managed 52% possession and 16 attempts at goal with 5 of them on target. Goals were scored by Jáder Obrian (82') and Guilherme Biro (89').

Real Salt Lake had 20 attempts at goal with 7 on target. Matt Crooks (48') and Diogo Gonçalves (65') scored.

The match was refereed by Lukasz Szpala.

ℹ️ Team News: Austin FC

Daniel Pereira (Hip injury) and Robert Taylor (Muscle injury) will be missing for Austin FC manager Nico Estévez.

In all likelihood, Austin FC could employ a 3-4-3 system, handing starts to Brad Stuver, Oleksandr Svatok, Brendan Hines-Ike, Guilherme Biro, Jon Gallagher, Nicolás Dubersarsky, Besard Sabovic, Zan Kolmanic, Osman Bukari, Brandon Vázquez and Myrto Uzuni.

🗞️ Team News: Real Salt Lake

Real Salt Lake boss Pablo Mastroeni has to contend with a number of unavailable players. Matthew Bell (Muscle injury), Kobi Henry (Muscle injury), Javain Brown (unknown injury) and Zac MacMath (Back problems) won’t be making appearances.

From our viewpoint, Claret and Cobalt seem likely to begin the game with a 4-2-3-1 lineup, giving starts to Rafael Cabral, Noel Caliskan, Justen Glad, Brayan Vera, Alexandros Katranis, Braian Ojeda, Pablo Ruiz, Dominik Marczuk, Zavier Gozo, Diego Luna and William Agada.

🧠 Prediction

We’re of the view that Real Salt Lake should get enough chances to score a goal against this Austin FC side, although that isn’t expected to be enough to avoid a loss.

We’re expecting a narrow 2-1 victory for Austin FC by the conclusion of the game. Should be an interesting one.

Lucas Pereira, 00:02 29/05/2025