Los Angeles vs Real Salt Lake Prediction and Betting Tips | August 8, 2023

Los Angeles FC face off against Real Salt Lake at the BMO Stadium in the Leagues Cup on Tuesday (August 8).

Los Angeles have played only one game in the competition. They earned a bye to the Round of 32, being the MLS Cup 2022 winners, like Mexican champions, Pachuca, who have been eliminated. Los Angeles thrashed Liga MX side Juarez 7-1 to set up a date with familiar foes, Real Salt Lake, in the Round of 16.

The Falcons took their revenge when the two sides met in May, winning 3-0, following a 2-0 setback in their previous clash. With the scores visibly settled, both side will look to take the win, but Los Angeles seem to be in a better shape.

Salt Lake, meanwhile, had a dream start to their group campaign, crushing Seattle Sounders 3-0. However, they fell to Monterrey 3-0 in their next game to finish second in West 2 with three points. Salt Lake subsequently beat Leon in the Round of 32 to book their place at this stage.

Claret and Cobalt and Los Angeles are neck to neck in the Eastern Conference of the Major Soccer League. They boast 37 points apiece and sit eighth and sixth respectively in the overall standings. Los Angeles’ 7-1 opening Leagues Cup win was impressive, but they have to show that they really mean business.

Los Angeles talisman Denis Bouanga will be keen on catching up with the tournament’s top scorers Lionel Messi (seven goals) and Hlongwane (six). Bouanga scored a hat-trick in their first game.

Salt Lake, meanwhile, will take inspiration from their Challenge Cup 2-0 win over Los Angeles in January. Los Angeles, though, come in as the favourites, based on form.

Prediction: Los Angeles 3-1 Salt Lake

Tip 1: Result – Los Angeles

Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes

Tip 3: Los Angeles to score first –