Real Salt Lake have no more chances of slipping up if they want to make the Playoffs. Heavy defeats for them last time out has given hopes to the likes of LA Galaxy that they can make it to the Western Conference Playoff, so they would be looking to get all three points at home in this game.
Salt Lake may have been beaten 4-1 by the Portland Timbers in their last game, but the scoreline doesn’t tell the full story as Real played well and even ended the game with 55 percent possession. They would be looking to be able to score more with their possession this time around as they host New England.
New England earned a deserved 2-0 win over the out of form Orlando City in their last league game. They started the game well but struggled to break down their stubborn visitors, however, two second-half goals were enough to help them secure another win. Their chances of making the Playoffs is very minimal, but they would do themselves a major favour by securing an unlikely win here while hoping that other results also go their way.
These two clubs have met twenty-one times over the years, and with 9 wins, 6 draws, and 6 defeats its Real Salt Lake who lead the head to head record.
