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by Erik Gibbs in Major League Soccer Picks
Real Salt Lake and the San Jose Earthquakes are set to face off at Rio Tinto Stadium this Saturday in what promises to be a critical Major League Soccer encounter. With the two sides occupying 10th and 9th place respectively in the Western Conference, this matchup could have significant playoff implications, especially as the regular season edges closer to its conclusion.
Real Salt Lake come into the fixture in solid form, having won four of their last six matches and three of their last four overall. Though they suffered a narrow defeat to FC Cincinnati in their previous outing, their recent performances—especially at home—have been encouraging.
Rio Tinto Stadium has been a fortress for Salt Lake this season, with the team keeping clean sheets in 45% of home games and averaging 1.17 goals scored per match. That combination of defensive discipline and offensive efficiency gives them a legitimate edge heading into the weekend.
San Jose Earthquakes, meanwhile, have been less consistent, especially in recent weeks. They’ve lost two of their last three matches, including a 3-2 setback against the Seattle Sounders last time out. In fact, San Jose has now gone six games without a win across all competitions. During that stretch, defensive lapses have become a glaring issue, with the Earthquakes conceding nine goals in their last three MLS matches alone.
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Real Salt Lake vs San Jose Earthquakes Form
Table
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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9
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29 | 24 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 4 |
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10
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28 | 23 | 8 | 4 | 11 | -5 |
Real Salt Lake and San Jose Earthquakes Latest Matches
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jul 19, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Jul 16, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Jul 12, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Jul 5, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Jun 28, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Jun 14, 2025 - Major League Soccer
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jul 19, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Jul 12, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Jul 5, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Jun 14, 2025 - Major League Soccer
May 24, 2025 - Major League Soccer
May 14, 2025 - Major League Soccer
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jul 16, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Jun 28, 2025 - Major League Soccer
May 31, 2025 - Major League Soccer
May 28, 2025 - Major League Soccer
May 17, 2025 - Major League Soccer
May 10, 2025 - Major League Soccer
0/6 (0%)
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jul 19, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Jul 16, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Jul 12, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Jul 8, 2025 - US Open Cup
Jul 5, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Jun 28, 2025 - Major League Soccer
1/6 (17%)
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jul 16, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Jul 8, 2025 - US Open Cup
Jul 5, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Jun 28, 2025 - Major League Soccer
May 24, 2025 - Major League Soccer
May 20, 2025 - US Open Cup
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jul 19, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Jul 12, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Jun 25, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Jun 13, 2025 - Major League Soccer
May 31, 2025 - Major League Soccer
May 28, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Real Salt Lake against San Jose Earthquakes : Head to Head (H2H)
33 %
17 %
50 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
Feb 22, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Oct 5, 2024 - Major League Soccer
Aug 24, 2024 - Major League Soccer
Jul 30, 2022 - Major League Soccer
Jun 18, 2022 - Major League Soccer
Jul 27, 2020 - Major League Soccer
San Jose Earthquakes v Real Salt Lake last Lineups
Formation : 4 - 4 - 2
Formation : 3 - 4 - 3
Missing players
Z. MacMath
DefenderJ. Brown
B. Vera
A. Katranis
ForwardM. Bell
T. Wolff
D. Munie
D. Jones
V. Costa
MidfielderN. Buck
ForwardB. Kikanovic
Most goals and assists
Real Salt Lake
San Jose Earthquakes
D. Luna
(8 Goals)
C. Arango
(11 Goals)
D. Marczuk
(3 Assists)
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A. Katranis
(3 Assists)
C. Espinoza
(9 Assists)
Real Salt Lake - San Jose Earthquakes Key Points
- Real Salt Lake have lost 1 of their last 6 MLS games
- The Earthquakes have 1 win in their last 8 MLS games
- The Earthquakes' last 8 MLS games saw both teams score at least 1 goal
- The Earthquakes have scored 1+ goals in their last 10 MLS games
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Our Real Salt Lake vs San Jose Earthquakes Prediction
Despite their struggles, the Earthquakes have been more effective on the road this season than at home, claiming victories in 33% of their away fixtures—an improvement over their 25% home win rate. Offensively, they’ve been fairly reliable, failing to score in just 8% of their matches this season. That consistent goal-scoring threat could pose problems for a Salt Lake side that, while strong at home, has shown occasional lapses against fast-paced attacks.
Head-to-head history offers no clear favorite either. In their last six meetings, Real Salt Lake have lost three times to San Jose, underscoring the unpredictability of this matchup. However, with Salt Lake’s recent momentum and San Jose’s downward trend, the hosts look better positioned to take all three points.
Ultimately, this clash will likely hinge on whether Real Salt Lake can maintain their defensive solidity and capitalize on a shaky Earthquakes backline. A win for either side could be a springboard into the playoff picture, but based on recent form, the odds seem to favor the home team pulling ahead in the standings after Saturday’s showdown. Our prediction for Real Salt Lake vs. San Jose Earthquakes: Real Salt Lake to win.
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