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MLS: Real Salt Lake vs. LAFC Picks, Odds, and Preview (Sep 17)
There is Western Conference action in the MLS to look ahead to in midweek, as LAFC aim to record successive victories in their bid to finish in a playoff spot. Real Salt Lake will have the home field advantage, as they bid to keep alive their hopes of a top-nine finish in the MLS.
How To Watch
- When: Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at 8:30 PM ET
- Where: America First Field, Salt Lake City
- How To Watch: Apple TV
Real Salt Lake vs. LAFC Odds
Head-to-Head Record
Real Salt Lake will take confidence from their recent record against LAFC. The hosts have avoided defeat in their last three matches against their opponents, winning twice over that period.
Match Preview
There will be pressure on Pablo Mastroeni’s Real Salt Lake this week, as only a run of victories will keep them in contention for securing a playoff spot in the Western Conference.
A welcome return to winning ways returned on Saturday, as they battled to a hard-fought victory against Sporting KC. That was an important success in the context of their season after suffering successive defeats against Charlotte and Minnesota United.
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LAFC already appear to have one foot in the post-season at this late stage. They come into this round of matches sitting fifth in the standings after winning 12 of their 27 matches. A victory on Wednesday could lift them up to fourth in the standings.
LAFC recorded an excellent victory over San Jose in their latest outing, with Denis Bouanga netting a stunning hat-trick. Bouanga and Heung Min Son have struck up an immediate connection at the top of the field, and that will bode well for their post-season aspirations.
Real Salt Lake vs. LAFC Picks
Both of these teams will be fighting for important points in the MLS on Wednesday. However, the offensive quality boasted by the visitors could make them hard to overlook when making Real Salt Lake vs. LAFC picks.
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