Seattle Sounders VS Real Salt Lake Match Prediction

There have been no league draws in the last six meetings between Seattle Sounders and Real Salt Lake and both teams have won three games each, so the head-to-head record is even.

The Sounders won on penalties when the teams met in the US Open earlier in the year, while they have also come out on top the last two times Real Salt Lake have visited CenturyLink Field to play an MLS fixture.

Last season's 3-1 win for the Sounders in this fixture saw Dempsey hit a double, with Marco Pappa grabbing the other goal.

Seattle Sounders v Real Salt Lake: Prediction

Real Salt Lake are enjoying a fine season, flying high in third place, but a trip to Seattle Sounders is sure to be a tough game for them, especially as Clint Dempsey looks to be in top form again. Real Salt Lake have won just twice in their last six games on the road, but the Sounders recently endured a run of three home losses in a row without scoring a single goal. A draw looks likely.

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Seattle Sounders v Real Salt Lake: Betting Tips

Home team Seattle can be backed at 4/5 to take the points from this intriguing MLS clash, while Real Salt Lake are available at a very tempting price of 3/1 for this game. However, perhaps the best value from the match odds market comes from the 27/10 available on a draw, although there has been only one draw in the last six meetings between the sides. 

The price of 13/2 on a 1-1 draw - a repeat of the recent US Open scoreline between the sides - looks to be a decent bet from the correct scores market too, along with under 2.5 goals at 11/10.
 

The mood in the Seattle Sounders camp was lifted by last weekend's thrilling 3-1 victory at Orlando City, with Clint Dempsey's hat-trick seeing his side come from behind to win.

All eyes will be on Dempsey to see if he can repeat those goalscoring exploits here, with his partnership with Jordan Morris, who provided two assists last weekend, key for the Sounders.

Seattle Sounders likely XI:

Frei; Mears, Marshall, Evans, Jones; Alonso, Roldan; Lodeiro, Dempsey, Ivanschitz; Morris.

Real Salt Lake were also winners last weekend, with a 3-1 home win against Chicago Fire boosting their hopes of qualifying for the play-offs at the end of the MLS season. Javier Morales continued his fine season with a brace in that win, with Olmes Garcia also on the scoresheet.

RSL could well be unchanged for this game, with Kyle Beckerman continuing to anchor their midfield in their preferred 4-3-3 formation.

Real Salt Lake likely XI:

Rimando; Wingers, Olave, Glad, Phillips; Morales, Beckerman, Mulholland; Plata, Garcia, Martinez.

Seattle Sounders may just have turned a corner with their win last weekend, especially if Clint Dempsey can continue his hot form in front of goal, but Real Salt Lake are having a strong campaign and they look good for the MLS play-offs. A draw would probably suit both teams in this match, so this looks to be the most likely outcome here.

Under 2.5 goals have been scored in six of Seattle\'s last seven MLS home games.