Our prediction for this MLS match:
Real Salt Lake
Match Time & Date:
25/08/2024
03:30
Prediction: 3-1
San Jose Earthquakes
Real Salt Lake will look to put an end to their three-game winless run in MLS when they take on San Jose Earthquakes on Sunday morning. The Royals are seen as hot favourites to win this match, but they will have to prove their worth on the field. Both Bonilla and Ruiz are out of contention with injuries, but there are no suspended players in the home team.
The Earthquakes, on the other hand, are not enjoying a season to remember, with the team collecting only 14 points in total to date. Given San Jose’s three-game losing run in the Major League Soccer, anything but a routine home win would be a big surprise. All Marcinkowski, Daniel, Ricketts, Wilson, Akapo, and Costa are out of contention with injuries for the away team. In their last meeting at the venue Real Salt Lake defeated San Jose Earthquakes 3-1.
Highlighted Team (Real Salt Lake):
Real Salt Lake joined Major League Soccer in 2005 as an expansion team of the league and four years later they won their first MLS Cup. The Royals faced star-studded Los Angeles Galaxy in the title game at Qwest Field in Seattle and Jason Kreis’ troops defeated David Beckham and Co. on penalties.
In 2013 Real Salt Lake made it to the MLS Cup final for the second time in the club’s history, but they were beaten by Sporting Kansas City on penalties this time out. The Royals participated in the CONCACAF Champions League final in 2011 as well, but Monterrey of Mexico eventually won the title. Real Salt Lake footballers wear red shirts and blue shorts when playing at home, while the colour of their away kit is white.
The likes of Clint Mathis, Jeff Cunningham and Eddie Pope are some of the notable footballers who played for the club in the past. Jeff Cunningham scored 19 goals in 32 appearances in the league for the Royals.
