Venue & Logistics
Venue: America First Field, Sandy, Utah
Kickoff Time: 9:30 PM ET / 7:30 PM MT / 6:30 PM PT
Broadcast: MLS Season Pass on Apple TV
Weather Forecast (Sandy, UT)
Conditions: Clear skies, cool evening
Temperature: 74°F (23°C) at kickoff, dropping to 66°F (19°C) by full time
Winds: 5–8 mph from the northwest
Precipitation:
Impact: Ideal playing conditions; altitude in Utah could test LAFC’s stamina
Injury Report
Real Salt Lake:
Justen Glad (hamstring) – Questionable
Diego Luna (ankle) – Probable
No other major absences reported
Los Angeles FC:
Jesús Murillo (knee) – Out
Kellyn Acosta (groin) – Questionable
Denis Bouanga – Available (fit after minor knock)
Key Player Matchups
Cristian Arango (RSL) vs. Aaron Long (LAFC) – Former LAFC striker Arango faces his old club; Long must contain his movement in the box.
Diego Luna (RSL) vs. Ilie Sánchez (LAFC) – Luna’s creativity against LAFC’s midfield anchor could dictate tempo.
Denis Bouanga (LAFC) vs. Andrew Brody (RSL) – Bouanga’s pace and finishing (18 goals this season) is LAFC’s biggest weapon.
Goalkeepers: Zac MacMath (RSL) vs. Hugo Lloris (LAFC) – Veteran keepers with contrasting styles; one big save could swing the match.
Recent Team Form
Real Salt Lake (10-14-4, 34 pts):
W 2-1 vs. Sporting KC (Sep. 13)
L 1-3 vs. Minnesota United (Aug. 23)
L 0-1 at Charlotte (Aug. 16)
L 1-2 at NY Red Bulls (Aug. 10)
Snapped a 3-game losing streak with a much-needed win; still inconsistent.
Los Angeles FC (12-7-8, 44 pts):
W 4-2 at San Jose (Sep. 13)
L 1-2 vs. San Diego FC (Aug. 31)
D 1-1 at FC Dallas (Aug. 23)
W 2-0 vs. Houston Dynamo (Aug. 17)
Bouanga in red-hot form with 2 hat tricks in last 3 games; LAFC pushing for top-4 seed.
Series History
All-Time Meetings: LAFC leads 12W – 1D – 5L
Last Meeting: July 17, 2024 – 1-1 draw
Trend: LAFC have dominated the series, winning 12 of 18 encounters.
Betting Trends
RSL is 2-4 in last 6 home matches, conceding 10 goals.
LAFC is 3-2-1 in last 6 overall, scoring 14 goals.
The Over has hit in 4 of LAFC’s last 6 matches.
Both teams have scored in 67% of RSL’s last 6 matches.
Historical Betting Results
2024: RSL +200, drew 1-1 → Cover, Under
2023: LAFC -150, won 3-0 → Cover, Over
2022: LAFC -120, won 4-1 → Cover, Over
MATCH ODDS
Real Salt Lake + 210 Draw + 250 Los Angeles FC + 115
Over 2.5 – 140 Under 2.5 + 110
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, September 16, 2025
