Real Salt Lake Looks To Avoid 5th Consecutive Loss Against FC Dallas
A Run of Dismal Form
Real Salt Lake has lost their last four matches and have failed to win their last seven. This is their worst run of form since the end of the 2021 season when they lost six straight. They have dropped to 11th place in the Western Conference, just two points above the playoff line.
RSL has been hampered by injuries and international call-ups, but they have also been poor in front of goal. They have scored just one goal in their last four matches and have been shut out in three of those games. They have also conceded 10 goals in their last four matches.
FC Dallas Looks to Keep Rolling
FC Dallas, on the other hand, is in good form. They have won their last two matches and are unbeaten in their last five. They are currently in third place in the Western Conference, one point behind the leaders, LAFC.
FC Dallas has been led by the goals of Jesus Ferreira. The 21-year-old striker has scored seven goals in his last eight matches and is now the leading scorer in MLS. He is also tied for the most assists in MLS with six.
Head-to-Head
Real Salt Lake and FC Dallas have met 32 times in MLS, with FC Dallas holding a 13-10-9 record. RSL has won the last two meetings, including a 2-1 victory in Dallas last season.
What to Expect
This is a big match for both teams. Real Salt Lake needs to get back to winning ways if they want to make the playoffs. FC Dallas needs to keep winning if they want to stay in the hunt for the Supporters' Shield.
The match is expected to be close. FC Dallas is the slight favorite, but Real Salt Lake has a good record at home. The weather is expected to be clear with temperatures in the mid-70s.
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