El Jefe
On Sunday, Real Salt Lake (11W-11L-11D; 44 points), in 8th place, will host the Timbers (11W-9L-13D; 46 points), who are in the 6th spot. Kick off at Rio Tinto Stadium is at 3:00 PM MT. Real Salt Lake, who have recently had some well earned wins alongside some painful losses, have the home advantage for this matchup.
Real Salt Lake and the Timbers last met in back on April 24, 2022 and the match resulted in a stalemate between the two. In the last 10 matches they’ve played one another, Real Salt Lake’s goals have totaled 12 compared to the Timbers’ 24.
Picks, Predictions, and Betting Preview for the Real Salt Lake vs Portland Timbers MLS Match on October 9, 2022
Where: Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy, Utah
When: Sunday, October 9, 2022 at 3:00 PM MT
Betting on Real Salt Lake
Record: 11-11-11 | League Standing: 8
Real Salt Lake enter into this game in the 8th spot having a record of 11 wins, 11 losses, and 11 draws in 33 matches. The squad has recorded some hard fought wins alongside some damaging losses. In total, they’ve scored 40 goals. This has generally been because of the agility exhibited by Sergio Cordova, who has nine goals, and Jefferson Savarino who has six. They’ve conceded 44 goals. In their most recent matchup this season, Real Salt Lake shared the points with LA Galaxy 1-1.
Absences and Injuries
Real Salt Lake does not have an updated list of missing players at the moment.
Betting on Portland Timbers
Record: 11-9-13 | League Standing: 6
The Timbers have a tally of 46 points so far this campaign and will continue to give it their all. They fell to Los Angeles FC 1-2 last Sunday and to date, the group has documented 11 wins, nine losses, and 13 draws in 33 games. When they have won, it’s mostly been thanks, in large part, to the performances by Jaroslaw Niezgoda and Dairon Asprilla. Will the pair succeed in leading the Timbers to victory?
Absences and Injuries
The Timbers does not have an updated list of missing players at the moment.
Real Salt Lake vs the Timbers | Moneyline, Over/Under and Spread Odds
Moneyline Pick: Portland Timbers (+260) at FanDuel
Real Salt Lake are considered the favorite per oddsmakers. The club has not had an efficient start to the month with a winning percentage of 20% in their last 10 games (two wins, four losses and four draws). In comparison, Portland Timbers has a winning percentage of 40% in their last 10 games (four wins, three losses and three draws).
Over/Under Pick: Under 2.5 Total Goals (+132) at BetRivers
Real Salt Lake have averaged 11 goals over their last 10 matches. The Timbers however, have logged an average of 11 goals over their last 10 matches for comparison.
Spread Pick: Real Salt Lake -0.5 Goals (-111) at MyBookie.ag
Real Salt Lake will need to win by the amount of the spread or more in order to cover.
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