Los Angeles FC v Real Salt Lake Prediction & Expected Goals (23 Jul) – Odds, Stats, Pick

Picks by market

ResultLos Angeles FC to win ✓53% · @1.73

Double chanceLos Angeles FC or draw ✓78% · @1.20

Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓61% · @1.48

GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓80% · @1.17

Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10% · fair 10.36

Los Angeles FC vs Real Salt Lake: Betarazi preview and prediction

The fixture

03:30 WAT, Thursday 23 July: Los Angeles FC v Real Salt Lake in the Major League Soccer, played at BMO Stadium. In the table, Los Angeles FC are 6th, upper half, on 47 points after 34 matches; Real Salt Lake are 9th (lower half) with 45. Only 2 points split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.

Current form

Los Angeles FC, last 5: WWLLL Their latest outing: 3–0 win over Los Angeles Galaxy, away. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 2.2 conceded per game.

Real Salt Lake, last 5: WWWLL Their latest outing: 4–1 win over Burnley, at home. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 1.5 conceded per game.

Momentum favours Real Salt Lake, collecting 1.5 points per game to 1.0 for Los Angeles FC.

Where the goals come from

Betarazi's ratings give Los Angeles FC 1.8 xG, Real Salt Lake 1.2 xG – a total near 3.0. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 60% and GG at 61%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.

Markets worth a look

1X2 according to our numbers – Los Angeles FC 53%, draw 25%, Real Salt Lake 22%.
Lower-risk option: Los Angeles FC or draw (78%) at 1.20.
GG/NG: GG (61%) at 1.48.

Our call before kick-off

Our pre-match call was Los Angeles FC or draw (78%, odds 1.20). Most likely score in line with that pick: Los Angeles FC 1–1 Real Salt Lake. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.

Result chances

Los Angeles FC53%fair 1.88 · @1.73

Draw25%fair 4.04 · @3.95

Real Salt Lake22%fair 4.55 · @4.20

2.96Expected goals

1.77Los Angeles FC xG

1.19Real Salt Lake xG

61%Both score

60%Over 2.5

Score grid: top six

1–111%

2–110%

1–09%

2–08%

1–27%

0–16%

From our goals model: Los Angeles FC 1.8 – 1.2 Real Salt Lake expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.

All markets: our price vs the bookmaker

Market	Most likely	Chance	Fair odds	Bookmaker
Match result	Los Angeles FC to win ✓	53%	1.88	1.73
Double chance	Los Angeles FC or draw ✓	78%	1.28	1.20
Both teams to score	Both teams to score ✓	61%	1.65	1.48
Draw no bet	Los Angeles FC (draw no bet) ✓	71%	1.41	–
Asian handicap	Real Salt Lake +1 (Asian handicap) ✗	64%	1.57	–
Over/under 1.5 goals	Over 1.5 goals ✓	80%	1.25	1.17
Over/under 2.5 goals	Over 2.5 goals ✓	60%	1.67	1.50
Over/under 3.5 goals	Under 3.5 goals ✗	62%	1.62	1.62
Over/under 4.5 goals	Under 4.5 goals ✓	79%	1.27	1.25
First team to score	Los Angeles FC to score first ✓	57%	1.76	–
Half-time result	Level at half-time ✗	39%	2.53	–
Half-time / full-time	HT Los Angeles FC / FT Los Angeles FC ✓	31%	3.20	–
Correct score	Correct score 2–1 ✗	10%	10.36	–

Los Angeles FC – last 6

WWLLLL

18 Jul	@ Los Angeles Galaxy	3–0	W
25 May	vs Seattle Sounders	1–0	W
18 May	@ Nashville SC	2–3	L
14 May	@ St. Louis City	1–2	L
11 May	vs Houston Dynamo	1–4	L
7 May	@ Toluca	0–4	L

1.3Scored / game

2.2Conceded / game

50%Both scored

83%Over 2.5

Real Salt Lake – last 6

WWWLLL

16 Jul	vs Burnley	4–1	W
17 May	vs Colorado Rapids	2–1	W
14 May	vs Houston Dynamo	3–0	W
10 May	@ FC Dallas	1–3	L
27 Apr	@ Los Angeles Galaxy	1–2	L
23 Apr	vs Inter Miami	0–2	L

1.8Scored / game

1.5Conceded / game

67%Both scored

83%Over 2.5

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Vancouver Whitecaps	34	19	7	8	+40	64
2	FC Dallas	34	16	10	8	+11	58
3	St. Louis City	34	15	9	10	+11	54
4	San Jose Earthquakes	34	14	10	10	+6	52
5	Houston Dynamo	34	14	9	11	0	51
6	Los Angeles FC	34	12	11	11	+12	47
7	Portland Timbers	34	13	7	14	+1	46
8	Seattle Sounders	34	12	10	12	-2	46
9	Real Salt Lake	34	13	6	15	+1	45
10	Minnesota United FC	34	11	11	12	-2	44
11	Los Angeles Galaxy	34	11	11	12	-7	44
12	Colorado Rapids	34	12	7	15	-3	43
13	San Diego	34	9	11	14	-6	38
14	Austin	34	8	10	16	-23	34
15	Sporting Kansas City	34	7	5	22	-41	26

Team

Pts

+40

+11

+11

+12

-2

-2

-7

-3

-6

-23

-41

Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for Los Angeles FC vs Real Salt Lake?

Our pick is Los Angeles FC or draw with a 78% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.20.

Who will win Los Angeles FC vs Real Salt Lake?

On our numbers Los Angeles FC have a 53% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Real Salt Lake 22%.

How many goals will there be in Los Angeles FC vs Real Salt Lake?

We expect about 3.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 60% likely and both teams score 61% of the time on our projection.

What is the predicted score for Los Angeles FC vs Real Salt Lake?

Our predicted score is Los Angeles FC 1–1 Real Salt Lake, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.0 goals in total.

When is Los Angeles FC vs Real Salt Lake?

Los Angeles FC vs Real Salt Lake (Major League Soccer) kicks off on Thursday 23 July 2026 at 03:30 (West Africa Time) at BMO Stadium.

Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.

Los Angeles FC v Real Salt Lake: numbers & prediction