LA Galaxy vs. Real Salt Lake Preview and Betting Odds

The Western Conference will have one of the most remarkable matches of the MLS season, where LA Galaxy will be at home against the leaders, Real Salt Lake. 

The LA team is coming from a 0-0 draw with Seattle Sounders, so it has accumulated two matches without being able to get three points. 

Meanwhile, RSL is on an excellent streak and, in the previous matchday, beat Sporting Kansas City 1-0, with a goal by Colombian Cristian Arango. 

When and Where?

Saturday, May 11th, 10:30 pm ET at the Dignity Health Sports Park

Moneyline odds:

LA Galaxy 1.92 

Real Salt Lake 3.525

Draw Offs:

4.05

Where can I watch it?

MLS Season Pass on Apple TV

Why Bet on the LA Galaxy?

LA Galaxy left behind the disastrous season of 2023, and this year has already shown that they have what it takes to compete in MLS, which is confirmed by the numbers so far. However, on the last matchday, they could only draw 0-0 with Seattle Sounders as visitors, so they could not match the Western Conference leader in points. 

The LA team is currently third with 19 points, with five wins, four draws, and two defeats. However, this team has two games without a win and scoring. 

But this short-scoring drought does not correspond to what they have done during the season, where they have scored 21 goals, the best record in the West. Their most outstanding player in this area is Serbian Dejan Joveljic, who has six goals and three assists. 

On the other hand, the LA Galaxy are undefeated at home, having won two games and drawn two, scoring nine times and allowing seven goals. Their last two meetings in front of their home fans ended in victories. 

So far, this franchise reports no injured players. 

Why Bet on Real Salt Lake?

Real Salt Lake was well-armed to compete for a place in the Playoffs. However, the start has been so good that the team is already the leader of the Western Conference, with a great performance of several players. Precisely, on the last matchday, they were able to beat Sporting Kansas City 1-0 with a good game by one of the best players in the league, the Colombian striker Cristian “El Chicho” Arango. 

The striker was a gamble by the franchise, and the result has been excellent, with nine celebrations and three assists. Only Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez, both of Inter Miami, have more goals.

Arango’s good records have the club on 21 points, looking down on its rivals from the top. They have won the last three matches they played, with seven conversions and conceding only one goal. They also have a seven-game unbeaten streak. Real Salt Lake is not the highest-scoring club but has the best defense in the MLS, with nine conceded.

Away, they have 11 points out of a possible 18 and have several injured players: Kevin Bonilla, Pablo Ruiz, and Marcelo Silva.

Final Betting Analysis: LA Galaxy vs. Real Salt Lake

One of the most attractive matches of the season will take place at the home of LA Galaxy. However, their fans will suffer a new setback, as the team will not be able to stand up to the strong Real Salt Lake.

The numbers at Gambyl Exchange have LA Galaxy as the favorite. Their Moneyline for them shows 1.94, while Real Salt Lake has 3.505, and the draw is 4. 

Last season, these two teams played at the Galaxy’s home, and the game ended in a 2-2 draw. Los Angeles is unbeaten in three league games in this series, with two draws and one win. 

One of the most attractive matches of the season will take place at the home of LA Galaxy. However, their fans will suffer a new setback, as the team will be unable to stand up to the strong Real Salt Lake. We’ll go for a 2-3 victory for the visitors.

Go for a win for Real Salt Lake. If you bet $100 at 3.505, you will gain $250 for a total payout of $350. 

LA Galaxy vs. Real Salt Lake Betting Pick: Real Salt Lake