Real Salt Lake vs DC United Predictions

• Real Salt Lake are winless in seven matches
• DC United have taken seven points from their last five away games
• DC United have lost only three of their last eight trips to Real Salt Lake

DC United can put things right

DC United endured a 7-1 hiding at home to Chicago Fire when last in MLS action last weekend and that has contributed to them having the worst defence in the Eastern Conference.

Troy Lesesne’s side have leaked 36 goals in 18 games and they will be desperate to respond positively at Real Salt Lake, who sit third bottom in the Western Conference with only 15 points to show from their 17 games.

The hosts have won only two of their last 13 games, failing to oblige in seven, so this could be an ideal opportunity for DC United as they attempt to arrest their slump.

To their credit, DC United have taken seven points from their last five away games, recording 2-1 victories at New York Red Bulls and Cincinnati in that timeframe.

Luna’s absence could prove costly

Real Salt Lake have taken only seven points from as many home league matches this season and goals have been the issue, with American international Diego Luna grabbing eight of their 16 league goals.

However, Luna has been called up for the USA squad for the upcoming 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup and his absence could leave Salt Lake in real trouble.

So DC United look a fair price to avoid defeat at America First Field, where they have picked up positive results in five of their last eight visits. Correct-score punters should side with a 1-1 draw given Real Salt Lake have shared the spoils in three of their last six matches.