Austin FC vs Real Salt Lake Prediction, Best Bets, Odds
Austin FC are playing Real Salt Lake. Real is in seventh place on the western conference standings. Austin FC is second in the Western Conference. The last match between the two sides took place back in May with Real coming out on top with a score of 2-1. Austin took the lead in 24th minute thanks to Alexander Ring but Daniel Pereira was sent off in 48th. Maikel Chang equalized seven minutes later and Andrew Brody scored the winner in 88th minutes.
Austin FC lost their third game in a row to Seattle Sounders. Raul Ruidiaz scored twice and Ruben Gabrielsen put the ball in the back of his own net to give Seattle the 3-0 victory.
Austin FC have conceded three goals in two games in a row. They are starting to pick up some bad habits. Austin FC need to change their defensive system. They need the quality from the forward line to follow.
Sebastian Driussi needs to start scoring more goals for Austin FC. Hany Mukhtar is now the top scorer in MLS. Austin will play Real Salt Lake in the MLS on Saturday.
Freddy Kleeman is the only player out for Austin FC. He's got an ACL injury and won't be back till December.
Real Salt Lake played out a 0-0 draw against DC United over the weekend. The team desperately needed the points and DC are not the strongest team in the league. They will now have to go on the road to teams like Austin FC to get the results.
Real Salt Lake are struggling in front of goal this season. Sergio Cordova has been their top scorer with eight goals. Justin Meram has six assists this term. Austin FC have more creative players than Real Salt LA.
Real Salt Lake have drawn too many games this season. They have won three of their last six matches in the MLS. Austin FC has been overperforming all season and they don't deserve respect. Real Salt LA need to take control of the match early on and create chances.
Zack Farnsworth has been out since February. Damir Kreilach has had back problems since April. Bobby Wood has a tear in his abductor muscle since June.
