Los Angeles Galaxy vs Real Salt Lake - Match Preview
- Los Angeles Galaxy have lost four and drawn one of their last five games in all competitions.
- Real Salt Lake are on a two-match losing streak that includes a 2-3 home defeat to Vancouver Whitecaps and a 1-0 defeat away to Colorado Rapids.
- LA Galaxy have failed to win any of their past three home games against Real Salt Lake.
Galaxy’s grim season needs turning around
Los Angeles’ 2025 season has been grim with the club yet to win in 15 USA MLS games this year, so there is no home advantage for Sunday’s clash with Real.
The Galaxy sit bottom of the USA MLS 2025 table in 30th with four points from 15 games, while Real are 23rd with 14 points. So this is a game that both clubs need to turn their season around and get some points on the board.
Greg Vanney has been in charge since December 2020 and is under real pressure to turn the Galaxy around, but they have not responded to his tactical tweaks, which have generally made the team more pragmatic. The Los Angeles Galaxy vs Real Salt Lake prediction shows that the tactical changes so far haven't resulted in victories.
The hosts do have some quality players, such as creative engine Marco Reus, who has three assists in the last five goals, and main goal threat Christian Ramirez, who has scored four times in 14 USA MLS 2025 appearances.
Mastroeni maintains discipline in Real’s system
Diego Fagundez has chipped in with two goals in Galaxy’s last 5 fixtures, which is almost half of what they have scored in that span.
Real are not in great shape with no wins, two draws and three defeats in their last 5 games. This Los Angeles Galaxy vs Real Salt Lake preview considers how manager Pablo Mastroeni, in charge of the Utah-based club since August 2021, is a very disciplined and well organised coach that likes to play a 4-2-3-1 system with his midfield and attack in balance.
He has regularly adjusted his midfield and attack to maintain balance and creativity.
Star man Diego Luna, who has bagged eight goals in 14 USA MLS 2025 matches, including three in his last 5, is the one real goal threat as Real have scored only four times in their past 5 games.
Both teams to score the way to go
Home advantage hasn’t really been a factor for the hosts, who are winless in six home games this season, with four defeats and two draws.
Our Los Angeles Galaxy vs Real Salt Lake prediction highlights that Real have won two, drawn one and lost five of their 8 games away, so they haven’t been great on their travels either. Backing the ‘Both Teams To Score – Yes’ market at 1.55 seems the best way to approach this game with neither side really a favourite at 2.6 to claim the win and the draw coming in at 3.64. The Los Angeles Galaxy vs Real Salt Lake odds reflect how even this contest appears, making value bets on goals markets appealing.
LA Galaxy have averaged 1.00 goal per game scored and 2.33 goals per game conceded at home in USA MLS 2025, while Real have not been prolific on the road, netting eight times in 8 games. For those looking for further analysis, our Los Angeles Galaxy vs Real Salt Lake betting tips suggest focusing on the recent head-to-head stats, with each team winning one of the last two, the most recent clash being a 2-0 home win for RSL 7 weeks ago in USA MLS 2025.
