Seattle Sounders FC (6-2-1, first in the Western Conference) vs. Real Salt Lake (3-5-0, 10th in the Western Conference)
Sandy, Utah; Saturday, 9:30 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLS LINE: Real Salt Lake +158, Seattle +160, Draw +243; over/under is 2.5 goals
BOTTOM LINE: A game after shutting out Minnesota United 1-0, the Seattle Sounders visit Real Salt Lake.
RSL is 2-4-0 against Western Conference opponents. RSL has a 1-2 record in games decided by one goal.
The Sounders are 6-1-1 against Western Conference opponents. The Sounders rank third in the league giving up seven goals.
The teams meet Saturday for the second time this season. The Sounders won the last meeting 2-0.
TOP PERFORMERS: Jefferson Savarino has scored three goals with one assist for RSL. Justen Glad has two goals.
Jordan Morris has eight goals for the Sounders. Raul Ruidiaz has two goals.
SEASON SO FAR: RSL: Averaging 1.3 goals, 6.1 shots on goal and 4.9 corner kicks through eight games while allowing 2.1 goals per game.
Sounders: Averaging 1.9 goals, 4.8 shots on goal and 5.4 corner kicks through nine games while allowing 0.8 goals per game.
NOT EXPECTED TO PLAY: RSL: Andrew Brody (injured), Damir Kreilach (injured), Havelange Beni De Dieu Kei Wonflonhi Jean-Desire (injured), Zack Farnsworth (injured), Erik Lee Holt (injured).
Sounders: Josh Atencio (injured).
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
