Last Updated on June 17, 2024 8:08 pm by Erwin Noguera
The 20th matchday of the MLS season is coming our way, starting this Wednesday, and we can hardly wait for our dose of soccer to carry us by. Now, the matches coming our way are extra interesting as things at the top of both conferences are getting tighter as of late, which means a bad day for one team, or a pretty good day for another could easily shake things up.
Things are tense as Real Salt Lake doesn’t have a chance to slow down, as it needs to keep getting points to secure its lead. That means Sporting KC is in for a tough clash.
When and Where?
Wednesday, June 19, 8:30 pm ET at the Children’s Mercy Park
Moneyline odds:
Sporting KC 2.58
Real Salt Lake 2.53
Draw Offs:
3.68
Where can I watch it?
MLS Season Pass on Apple TV
Why Bet on Sporting KC?
Sporting KC has been poor this season, as they are on a three wins, five draws, and ten losses run this campaign. Even though they broke a three-match losing streak recently with a win over Seattle, they went and lost again in their last game.
LA Galaxy came up and sent them back to losing with a 4-2 score in their most recent game, being far superior through some stages and much more effective upfront. Now, the hosts look to bring their fans’ spirits up with a nice performance here.
Now, the team is looking to bounce back once more as they play at home, but they are likely to have a tough time as they face the conference leaders, which should be a team equally tough than the Galaxy or even more.
However, with their home crowd’s support, they should be capable of keeping things contested during the match, but they can’t afford any mistakes.
Why Bet on Real Salt Lake?
Real Salt Lake comes as the visitors with a strong record, boasting nine wins, seven draws, and only two losses. Their most impressive feature is a 14-match unbeaten streak in the MLS.
The Conference leaders come here to keep their lead growing, and they have the firepower to do so. They are not only the 2nd highest-scoring team in the MLS this year, but also the team to concede the least in the West.
That means they are bound to be a headache for any team. However, they have to kick it up a notch as they need to increase their current lead and make sure that LAFC doesn’t get a chance to take over the first spot.
Final Betting Analysis: Sporting KC vs. Real Salt Lake
A team that comes from four losses in their last five matches against a team on a 14-game unbeaten streak with eight wins and six draws. When it comes to paper, we believe that this match is quite easy to pick on, but if we go deeper and dive into their recent performances, it opens up a question.
Why are the odds so close, if Real Salt Lake should be able to easily beat Sporting KC? Well, that is due to RSL having so many draws on their season. We believe they will take the win by 1-3, though.
Go for a victory for the visitors at 2.53. If you bet $100 at such odds, you could get $153 for a total payout of $253.
Sporting KC vs. Real Salt Lake Betting Pick: Real Salt Lake
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