Luis Torres
Dailysports's expert
On June 15, 2025, as part of the regular MLS season, Real Salt Lake will host D.C. United at their home stadium. The opening whistle is set for 03:30 Central European Time. Let's take a closer look at the scoring potential for both teams in this clash.
Real Salt Lake
Real Salt Lake heads into this fixture in the midst of a prolonged winless streak. The team hasn't managed a victory in seven consecutive matches, suffering four defeats and settling for a draw on three occasions. In their last outing, Real Salt Lake fell 0-2 away to LA Galaxy. The home crowd hasn't had much to cheer about lately either — the team has failed to win any of their last three matches on their own turf.
These results have taken their toll on the standings: at the moment, Real Salt Lake sits 13th in the Western Conference, having collected 15 points and a negative goal difference of 16–25.
Nevertheless, when facing D.C. United at home, Real Salt Lake tends to look confident. In the last four home head-to-head meetings, RSL is unbeaten, with two wins and two draws.
D.C. United
D.C. United have alternated between wins and losses over their last five matches, displaying inconsistent form. The team is performing well in the U.S. Open Cup, having reached the quarterfinals after defeating Charlotte in a penalty shootout in the Round of 16. They also notched an important away win over FC Cincinnati. However, their most recent outing stands out for all the wrong reasons — a humiliating 1-7 home defeat to Chicago Fire.
Despite some bright spots, the team is generally struggling, especially at the back. D.C. United is 12th in the Eastern Conference, with 18 points and a dismal goal difference of 17 scored to 36 conceded.
On the road, D.C. United has managed to avoid defeat in their last two away matches, suggesting some minor progress in away fixtures. However, head-to-head stats against Real Salt Lake remain disappointing: in the last six encounters, D.C. United have just one win, two draws, and three defeats.
Probable lineups
- Real Salt Lake: Cabral, Vera, Hunque, Quinton, Caliskan, Palacio, Ojeda, Marchuk, Gozo, Luna, Agada.
- D.C. United: Barraza, Kijima, Bartlett, Tubbs, Schneg, Servania, Stroud, Antley, Zuhir, Pirani, Murrell.
Interesting facts and head-to-head
- Real Salt Lake have lost 3 of their last 4 matches.
- D.C. United have failed to win in 8 of their last 9 matches.
- Both teams have scored in 4 of D.C. United's last 5 matches.
- Real Salt Lake are unbeaten in 5 of the last 6 head-to-head games.
- Three of the last four head-to-head meetings have gone over 2.5 goals.
Prediction for Real Salt Lake vs D.C. United
Both teams come into this match out of form and clearly struggling defensively. Real Salt Lake haven't won in ages, while D.C. United are leaking goals — just recall the recent 1-7 against Chicago. Given both sides' instability and their need for redemption, this promises to be an open and eventful contest. With nothing to lose, both teams will be looking to take maximum points. All signs point to a high-scoring encounter with goals at both ends. My bet for this match is over 2.5 goals at odds of 1.73.
