Real Salt Lake (3-2-1, second in the Western Conference) vs. Minnesota United FC (3-1-1, second in the Western Conference)
Saint Paul, Minnesota; Saturday, 8:30 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLS LINE: Minnesota United FC +109, Real Salt Lake +229, Draw +254; over/under is 2.5 goals
BOTTOM LINE: Christian Arango leads Real Salt Lake into a matchup with Minnesota United after scoring three goals against Saint Louis City SC.
United compiled a 10-13-11 record overall in the 2023 season while finishing 4-4-9 in home matches. United scored 46 goals last season while allowing opponents to score 51.
RSL is 3-1-1 in Western Conference games. RSL is sixth in the Western Conference with 26 shots on goal, averaging 4.3 per game.
The teams meet Saturday for the first time this season.
TOP PERFORMERS: Bongokuhle Hlongwane has two goals for United. Robin Lod has two goals and one assist.
Arango has scored five goals with one assist for RSL. Andres Gomez has two goals and two assists.
SEASON SO FAR: United: Averaging 1.6 goals, 5.2 shots on goal and 6.2 corner kicks through five games while allowing 1.2 goals per game.
RSL: Averaging 1.7 goals, 4.3 shots on goal and 5.7 corner kicks through six games while allowing 1.2 goals per game.
NOT EXPECTED TO PLAY: United: Alejandro Jesus Bran Flores (injured).
RSL: Jose Kevin Bonilla (injured), Pablo Ruiz (injured), Justen Glad (injured), Matt Crooks (injured).
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
