Preview: Real Salt Lake vs. Portland Timbers - prediction, team news, lineups
Real Salt Lake
Real Salt Lake are in good form at the moment, having won their last three matches in all competitions. They will be looking to continue their winning streak when they host Portland Timbers on Saturday.
RSL have a strong record at home this season, having won six of their nine matches. They will be confident of getting a result against the Timbers, who have not won away from home in their last five matches.
Albert Rusnák is the danger man for RSL. The Slovakian midfielder has scored five goals in his last five matches and will be looking to add to his tally against the Timbers.
Portland Timbers
The Portland Timbers are in poor form at the moment, having lost their last three matches in all competitions. They will be looking to end their losing streak when they travel to face Real Salt Lake on Saturday.
The Timbers have a poor record on the road this season, having won just two of their nine matches. They will need to improve their away form if they want to challenge for a playoff spot this season.
Dairon Asprilla is the danger man for the Timbers. The Colombian forward has scored four goals in his last five matches and will be looking to add to his tally against RSL.
Prediction
Real Salt Lake are the favorites to win this match. They are in better form and have a strong record at home this season. The Timbers are in poor form and have a poor record on the road this season.
I predict that Real Salt Lake will win this match 2-1.
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