Kickoff: 6:30 PM MT
Venue: America First Field, Sandy, Utah
Tournament: Leagues Cup 2025 – Group Stage, Round 3
Broadcast: Apple TV+, TUDN, Univision
Real Salt Lake – Form & Key Insights
RSL has had a mixed Leagues Cup campaign, drawing both of their previous matches but failing to secure bonus points in penalty shootouts. Their most recent result—a 2–2 draw followed by a 4–1 shootout loss to Atlético San Luis—has left them in a precarious position.
Recent Leagues Cup Results:
D vs Club América (2–2, lost on penalties)
D vs Atlético San Luis (2–2, lost on penalties)
Key Stats:
Goals Scored: 4
Goals Conceded: 4
Home Wins in Leagues Cup: 0
BTTS: Yes in both matches
Key Players:
Cristian Arango – Clinical finisher and RSL’s top scorer
Diego Luna – Creative midfielder with two assists
Justen Glad – Defensive anchor under pressure
Tactical Notes:
Coach Pablo Mastroeni favors a possession-based 4-2-3-1
Defensive lapses in second halves have cost RSL valuable points
Querétaro FC – Form & Key Insights
Querétaro FC enters the match as the lowest-ranked Liga MX team in the group, having suffered heavy defeats in both of their Leagues Cup fixtures. Their 4–0 loss to Portland Timbers and 1–0 defeat to Minnesota United have exposed their attacking and defensive vulnerabilities.
Recent Leagues Cup Results:
L vs Minnesota United (0–1)
L vs Portland Timbers (0–4)
Liga MX Form:
Finished 12th in Clausura 2025
Lost opening two matches of Apertura 2025
Scored just 17 goals in 17 Clausura games
Key Players:
Pablo Barrera – Veteran winger with leadership qualities
Miguel Barbieri – Center-back tasked with organizing a shaky defense
Fernando Tapia – Young goalkeeper facing heavy fire
Tactical Notes:
Querétaro struggles with chance creation, recording the lowest expected goals (xG) in Liga MX last season
Coach Mauro Gerk has rotated formations but lacks consistent attacking output
Head-to-Head & Historical Context
First-ever meeting between Real Salt Lake and Querétaro FC
RSL has faced Mexican opposition 6 times: 2 wins, 2 draws, 2 losses
Querétaro has never won a Liga MX title and has failed to qualify for knockout rounds in recent domestic campaigns
Final Thoughts
This MLS vs Liga MX showdown is a must-win for Real Salt Lake and a last gasp for Querétaro FC. With knockout qualification on the line, expect intensity, tactical battles, and a passionate home crowd. RSL must capitalize on Querétaro’s poor form to keep their Leagues Cup dreams alive.
MATCH ODDS
Real Salt Lake – 200 Draw + 245 Queretaro FC + 425
Over 3.5 + 135 Under 3.5 – 170
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, August 5, 2025
