Real Salt Lake vs. Cincinnati Betting Odds and Free Pick

Last Updated on July 17, 2025 11:44 am by Erwin Noguera

This Saturday, Real Salt Lake will look to climb the standings as they host one of the league’s top teams, FC Cincinnati, in MLS Matchday 24.

Real Salt Lake is enjoying a strong run of form and recently earned a 1-0 away win over the Portland Timbers thanks to a goal from Diogo Goncalves.

Cincinnati, on the other hand, is in even better form and made a statement by crushing Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami 3-0.

Real Salt Lake vs. Cincinnati Betting Odds and Info

Why Bet on Real Salt Lake?

Real Salt Lake had a rough start to the season but has been turning things around. With 28 points, they sit in 10th place in the Western Conference after recording eight wins, four draws, and 10 losses. With just 24 goals scored, they have one of the weakest attacks in the league, but their 28 goals conceded reflect a solid defense.

After going seven matches without a win, and only one victory in a 10-game span, they’re now unbeaten in five, with four wins and one draw. They’ve won three straight matches, the most recent being a 1-0 away victory over the Portland Timbers, thanks to a goal from Portuguese midfielder Diogo Goncalves. That strong run has been built at home, where they’ve earned three consecutive wins.

A key boost for the team is the return of Diego Luna, the club’s best player, who came back after participating in the Gold Cup and has already played the last two matches. The American leads the team in scoring with eight goals and also has two assists.

Among Pablo Mastroeni’s absences are goalkeeper Zac MacMath, defender Javain Brown, and forward Tyler Wolff. Paraguayan midfielder Braian Ojeda is back after serving a suspension for yellow card accumulation.

Why Bet on Cincinnati?

After suffering a painful 2-4 home loss to the Columbus Crew, Cincinnati bounced back this week by delivering a heavy blow to a direct rival, Inter Miami, a team that, along with Lionel Messi, was in great form. Cincinnati claimed a dominant 3-0 victory with a brace from Evander and a goal by Gerardo Valenzuela.

Pat Noonan’s squad now sits second in both the league and the Eastern Conference with 45 points, just one behind Philadelphia Union. They’ve recorded 14 wins, three draws, and six losses. The team has scored 38 goals and conceded 31, a relatively high number for a club usually known for its strong defense.

Cincinnati has five wins and one loss in their last six matches, and on the road, they’re on a three-game winning streak with victories over New England Revolution, Montréal, and Orlando City.

Evander leads the team in goals with 15, two behind league top scorer Sam Surridge, and is also the club’s top assist provider with seven. The Brazilian has scored in five consecutive games, netting eight goals and providing two assists during that stretch, directly contributing to 10 of the club’s 12 goals in that span.

The team will be missing Japanese midfielder Yuya Kubo and Nigerian midfielder Obinna Nwobodo.

Final Betting Analysis: Real Salt Lake vs. Cincinnati

This will be an exciting match, as Real Salt Lake has significantly improved their form, while the visitors are one of the best teams in the MLS and have Evander playing at a high level. We believe Cincinnati will come away with the win.

The numbers at Gambyl Exchange favor Real Salt Lake, with a Moneyline of +129, while FC Cincinnati is at +217, and a draw stands at +246.

This will be the third meeting between these two clubs, and in both previous matches, the away team won. The first was in 2019 when Salt Lake claimed a 0-3 win, and the second was in 2022 with Cincinnati winning 1-2.

Go for a win for Cincinnati. If you bet $100 at +217, you will gain $217 for a total payout of $317.

Real Salt Lake vs. Cincinnati Betting Pick: Cincinnati