Real Salt Lake vs Minnesota United FC Preview: Prediction, Team News, Lineups
3rd-placed Real Salt Lake (8-1-4) travel to Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minnesota to face 8th-placed Minnesota United FC (6-3-5) on Saturday, May 23, 2026. Minnesota United FC come into this in poor form (LLDWL) while Real Salt Lake are in strong form (WWLWL).
When and Where to Watch
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, May 23, 2026 |
| Kickoff (US Eastern) | 4:30 PM ET |
| Kickoff (UK) | 9:30 pm BST |
| Venue | Allianz Field, Saint Paul, Minnesota |
| Competition | MLS |
| Free Stream | DAMITV |
Form Guide (Last 5)
Minnesota United FC — LLDWL
| Result | Score | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| L | 2-1 | New England Revolution |
| L | 1-0 | Colorado Rapids |
| D | 2-2 | Austin FC |
| W | 3-2 | Columbus Crew |
| L | 4-2 | San Jose Earthquakes |
Real Salt Lake — WWLWL
| Result | Score | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| W | 2-1 | Colorado Rapids |
| W | 3-0 | Houston Dynamo FC |
| L | 3-1 | FC Dallas |
| W | 2-0 | Portland Timbers |
| L | 2-1 | LA Galaxy |
Minnesota United FC have won 1, drawn 1 and lost 3 of their last 5 matches. Their most recent result was a 2-1 loss to New England Revolution. That is a concerning run that puts real pressure on the squad ahead of this match.
Real Salt Lake have picked up 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 outings. They come into this off the back of a 2-1 win against Colorado Rapids. They are in excellent form on the road and will fancy their chances here.
Despite being on the road, Real Salt Lake's recent form is notably better than their opponents. If they can carry that confidence into this match, they have a real chance of taking all three points.
Key Players
Minnesota United FC
| Category | Player | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | Kelvin Yeboah | Matches: 14, Goals: 8 |
| Goals | Anthony Markanich | Matches: 14, Goals: 4 |
| Assists | Joaquín Pereyra | Matches: 14, Assists: 5 |
| Assists | Tomás Chancalay | Matches: 14, Assists: 3 |
| Total Shots | Kelvin Yeboah | 34 |
| Total Shots | Tomás Chancalay | 31 |
| Saves | Drake Callender | 46 |
Real Salt Lake
| Category | Player | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | Zavier Gozo | Matches: 13, Goals: 6 |
| Goals | Sergi Solans | Matches: 13, Goals: 6 |
| Assists | Morgan Guilavogui | Matches: 12, Assists: 5 |
| Assists | Juan Manuel Sanabria | Matches: 10, Assists: 5 |
| Total Shots | Zavier Gozo | 44 |
| Total Shots | Sergi Solans | 30 |
| Saves | Rafael | 43 |
Players to Watch
Kelvin Yeboah has been Minnesota United FC's standout performer this season, contributing 8 goals in 14 appearances. The Minnesota United FC talisman will be the main source of attacking threat and the player Real Salt Lake will need to keep quiet if they are to get anything from this game. Joaquín Pereyra (5 assists in 14 appearances) has been the chief creator, and the connection between these two will be crucial to any success.
For Real Salt Lake, Zavier Gozo leads the way with 6 goals in 13 appearances. Morgan Guilavogui has contributed 5 assists in 12 appearances and will be looking to unlock the Minnesota United FC defense with creative passing. Real Salt Lake will need their key players to deliver on the big stage if they want to take something from this fixture.
MLS Standings Context
| # | Team | GP | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 13 | 9 | 2 | 2 | +20 | 29 |
| 2 | San Jose Earthquakes | 14 | 9 | 2 | 3 | +17 | 29 |
| 3 | Real Salt Lake | 13 | 8 | 1 | 4 | +7 | 25 |
| 4 | Seattle Sounders FC | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | +7 | 24 |
| 5 | FC Dallas | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | +7 | 22 |
| 6 | Houston Dynamo FC | 13 | 7 | 0 | 6 | -4 | 21 |
| 7 | LAFC | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | +6 | 21 |
| 8 | Minnesota United FC | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | -4 | 21 |
| 9 | LA Galaxy | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 19 |
| 10 | San Diego FC | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | +5 | 17 |
Season Stats Comparison
| Minnesota United FC | Stat | Real Salt Lake |
|---|---|---|
| -4 | Goal Difference | 7 |
| 17 | Goals Scored | 25 |
| 13 | Assists | 20 |
| 21 | Goals Conceded | 18 |
Betting Odds
| Market | Odds (DraftKings) |
|---|---|
| Minnesota United FC (ML) | 100 |
| Real Salt Lake (ML) | 225 |
| Spread | MIN -0.5 |
| Over/Under | 2.5 |
The bookmakers have Minnesota United FC as the roughly even at 100, with Real Salt Lake the underdog at 225. The over/under is set at 2.5 goals.
Prediction
For our full prediction on Real Salt Lake vs Minnesota United FC including predicted score, win probabilities, and detailed AI analysis, head to the DAMITV Predictions page. Our prediction engine factors in current form, league position, head-to-head record, and home advantage to generate match forecasts with confidence ratings.
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