Matchday 8 of the MLS is already around the corner, and we’ll have an excellent contest between top-spot contenders from both conferences in the form of Real Salt Lake vs. Columbus Crew.
They are both a couple of points from taking the top of the standings, so any slip will be pretty disappointing. Of course, this only makes things much more attractive for us.
The MLS standings are much tighter than in previous years, so we cannot wait for another contested battle.
When and Where?
Saturday, April 13, 9:30 pm ET at the America First Field
Moneyline odds:Â
Real Salt Lake 2.22
Columbus Crew 3.065
Draw Offs:Â
3.64
Where can I watch it?Â
ESPN+
Why Bet on Real Salt Lake?
The hosts for this clash will be Real Salt Lake, the 3rd team in the Western Conference. They come from three wins, two draws, and two losses in their current campaign.
RSL has been doing pretty well overall in their season, and they are coming up from a draw in their latest match against Minnesota United, who are right behind them on the scoreboard. Let’s remember that they were the first victims of Inter Miami this season, so the team from Utah recovered in a great way after the setback.
They have also shown to be a tricky team, as they handed the current West Conference leaders, Vancouver, their only loss so far in the campaign.
Now, they come to fight another strong team, but this time, in front of their home crowd.
Why Bet on Columbus Crew?
Columbus Crew will be the visitors in this clash. They come from three victories, three draws, and a single loss so far in their run, being tied for the first spot last week.
The defending champions come from a loss and two draws in their last three MLS games. We could say that their momentum is gone but it’s important to consider that the team is still alive in the Concacaf Champions Cup, where they defeated Tigres to reach the semifinals after a tie in the aggregate and a penalty shoot success.
The team seems to be overwhelmed by the amount of games, as their great offensive power dried off. It has landed them points lately, but their last three matches in the MLS were against the currently 8th, 12th, and 9th-placed teams.
Final Betting Analysis:Â Real Salt Lake vs. Columbus Crew
Real Salt Lake is coming strong into this clash, and Columbus Crew hasn’t had the best of luck against teams in the middle of the scoreboard, so this looks like a pretty nice opportunity for RSL to capitalize on their momentum here.
The Champions are tired after a battled series with Tigres that required extra time, so it’s the perfect chance for the locals to storm the top spot. We’ll go for a 2-1.
Go for a victory for the locals at 2.22. If you bet $100 at such odds, you could get $122 for a total payout of $222.
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