TIPS - Los Angeles FC VS Real Salt Lake

[(Los Angeles FC) Strength]:
1. Los Angeles FC are currently ranked 4th in the Western Conference with 47 points, urgently needing to solidify their playoff spot and aim for a higher ranking. The team just defeated Real Salt Lake 4-1 away from home, boosting morale, and will look to continue the momentum at home to complete a double.
2. Los Angeles FC have performed steadily at home this season, securing 8 wins, 2 draws, and 4 losses so far, ranking among the top three in the Western Conference for home performance.
3. Los Angeles FC's offense has been stable recently, scoring 14 goals in the past 6 league matches, averaging over 2 goals per game.
4. The two teams recently faced each other, with Los Angeles FC winning 4-1 away against Real Salt Lake, ending a three-match winless streak against them, and boasting a 70% win rate in the last 10 encounters.

[(Los Angeles FC) Weakness]:
1. Los Angeles FC have achieved 3 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses in their last 6 official matches, with a win rate of 50%, showing some fluctuation in overall form.
2. Los Angeles FC's defense has been somewhat unstable recently, conceding 8 goals in the past 6 matches, averaging over 1 goal per game.
3. Los Angeles FC lost three consecutive MLS matches in AH.

[(Real Salt Lake) Strength]:
1. Real Salt Lake are currently ranked 12th in the Western Conference, but they are only 3 points away from the playoff play-in zone. The team need to earn more points in the remaining matches to push into the playoff zone, so their motivation to grab points away is strong.
2. Real Salt Lake's offense has been decent recently, scoring 7 goals in the past 6 matches, with goals in each of the last 3 games.
3. Real Salt Lake have only lost one of their last four matches against Los Angeles FC, and in their last two away games against them, they recorded 1 win and 1 draw, remaining unbeaten.

[(Real Salt Lake) Weakness]:
1. Real Salt Lake have only managed 2 wins and 4 losses in their last 6 league matches, suffering a heavy defeat to Los Angeles FC in the last round, which has somewhat dampened morale.
2. Real Salt Lake have recorded 2 wins, 3 draws, and 5 losses in their last 10 away matches, with the last two away games ending in defeats, indicating poor performance on away field.
3. Real Salt Lake's defense has been relatively poor, conceding 12 goals in the past 6 matches, averaging 2 goals per game.
4. Real Salt Lake lost five consecutive matches in AH, and lost their two away games in AH.

[Tips]:
Although Los Angeles FC have home field advantage and a big win in the last round, the team's injury situation is quite serious, with multiple key players absent, affecting the lineup's completeness.

Although Real Salt Lake suffered a heavy defeat in the last round, they still need to fight for a playoff spot, so their motivation is relatively strong.

Historical data shows that Real Salt Lake's past performances away at Los Angeles FC have not been poor.

Real Salt Lake are expected to win this game in AH.

[Recommended]:
Real Salt Lake (+1/1.5)