Match Analysis: Real Salt Lake vs FC Cincinnati – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-07-20
- Time: 1:30 AM UTC
- Location: America First Field
Game Overview
Real Salt Lake hosts FC Cincinnati in a pivotal MLS clash where both sides seek to maintain their strong recent form. Real Salt Lake comes off a third consecutive win with solid possession and defensive solidity, while FC Cincinnati has won three straight away games with effective counterattacks and goal-scoring momentum.
Key Factors to Consider
- Real Salt Lake has won 3 straight matches with a controlled style, holding 56% possession in their last game. FC Cincinnati also arrives in good form with 3 consecutive away wins and notable scoring from key players like Evander Ferreira.
- FAirly even with only 2 previous meetings; Cincinnati edged the last one 2-1 away. Both teams have scored in recent head-to-head matches; one encounter at Salt Lake's home saw goals from both sides.
- No major injury concerns cited for either team, though Real Salt Lake is awaiting the full debut of Matthew Bell; DeAndre Yedlin is a doubt for Cincinnati.
- The game is at Real Salt Lake's home ground which generally offers a moderate advantage. Weather and pitch conditions are expected to be normal.
- Both teams are motivated to continue winning streaks; Cincinnati is keen to prove dominance away, while Salt Lake wants to exploit home advantage and maintain momentum.
Odds and Predictions
Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
---|---|---|---|
Moneyline | FC Cincinnati 220, Real Salt Lake 120, Draw 255 | FC Cincinnati | ★★★☆☆ 65% |
Spread | FC Cincinnati +25 -110, Real Salt Lake -0.25 -110 | FC Cincinnati +0.25 | ★★★★☆ 70% |
Over/under | Over 2.75 -118, Under 2.75 -102 | Over 2.75 goals | ★★★☆☆ 68% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
Market | EV Pick |
---|---|
Moneyline | Real Salt Lake 41% |
Spread | N/A |
Over/Under | Over 2.75 11% |
🔥 Best Value Pick: Real Salt Lake at 41% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 18.5% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
FC Cincinnati moneyline (away win)
Predicted Score: 2-3