Last Updated on February 28, 2024 2:14 pm by Erwin Noguera
The new 2024 MLS season is already underway, and we have enjoyed a first day full of excitement, where some favorites triumphed while we witnessed some surprises.
For now, the only teams that have played two games are Inter Miami and Real Salt Lake. Inter beat RSL in their season debut and later equalized against the Los Angeles Galaxy. On the other hand, RSL got a great draw against St. Louis City SC in their second game of the season.
Although it is still very early, we can say that the panorama of this season is different than in 2023, as everything seems to indicate that an exceptional fight is coming in both conferences for the top of the classification.
On this new day, we will have a great match between Real Salt Lake and LAFC, which will be played this Saturday, March 2.
When and Where?
Saturday, March 2, 2:00 pm ET at America First Field
Moneyline odds:
Real Salt Lake 2.79
LAFC 2.39
Draw Offs:
3.60
Where to watch?
MLS Season Pass on Apple TV
Why Bet on the Real Salt Lake?
Real Salt Lake has not had the expected start of the season, as they have accumulated one draw and one defeat in their first two matches in less than a week.
However, it should be taken into account that both encounters were away and against teams that are favorites to lift the champions trophy in this 2024 MLS season. So, we can say that they didn’t do too badly on their debut either.
In the game against Inter Miami, RSL could not stop the approaches and dangerous situations created by Messi, Suárez, and Alba. Meanwhile, in their second match, they made a splash on the table by getting ahead on the scoreboard in the 74th minute, although their advantage only lasted 5 minutes, as St. Louis SC equalized the score with a goal from Samuel Adeniran.
Now, they need to play a correct game at home to beat the current MLS runners-up.
Why Bet on the LAFC?
On the other hand, we have LAFC, a team that has dominated the MLS for the last few years and wants to start this 2024 season in the best possible way.
The Californian team has only played one match in this tournament, against the Seattle Sounders at home, and managed to take the victory by 2-1 thanks to goals from Timothy Tillman and Mateusz Bogusz.
There is no doubt that LAFC’s mission is to match or exceed the expectations of the previous season, where they lost in the Grand Final to the Columbus Crew. The team has the necessary pieces to do it and will have to start scoring points consistently from the very beginning of the season.
Final Betting Analysis: Real Salt Lake vs. LAFC
In the last 16 games between these two teams, LAFC completely dominated the series with 12 wins. On the other hand, Real Salt Lake has added only 4 triumphs, while no match has ended in a draw. However, RSL beat the Californians in the last game between them with a score of 1-0.
At Gambyl Exchange, we can see that there is a Moneyline that favors LAFC at 2.39, while Real Salt Lake starts at 2.79.
For this match, we expect the Black & Gold to show all its quality and take a solid away victory by 1-2.
Look for a win on LAFC’s Moneyline. If you put $100 on them at 2.79, you’ll see a $179 win with a total payout of $279.
Real Salt Lake vs. LAFC Betting Pick: LAFC
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