Our Real Salt Lake vs Austin FC Prediction: 2-1
Real Salt Lake vs Austin FC in the USA MLS is scheduled for an 01:30 GMT kick-off on Sunday March 15, 2026. A 2-1 victory for the hosts is our top prediction, yet given both teams’ attacking form, BTTS seems like a smart betting choice.
This Real Salt Lake vs Austin FC prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Real Salt Lake's Last Match – Vancouver Whitecaps vs Real Salt Lake
Real Salt Lake will hope to recover from their recent 0-1 USA MLS setback against Vancouver Whitecaps on February 22. In that match, Real Salt Lake saw 41% of the ball and created 6 goal attempts, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Vancouver Whitecaps | 59% | 8 (4) | 1.2 | 47 |
Real Salt Lake | 41% | 6 (2) | 0.62 | 31 |
Austin FC's Last Match – Austin FC vs Minnesota United
Determined to get back to winning ways, Austin FC must win after their 2-2 USA MLS draw against Minnesota United on February 22. In that match, Austin FC recorded 58% possession, firing 8 shots at goal, with 6 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Austin FC | 58% | 8 (6) | 1.55 | 49 |
Minnesota United | 42% | 9 (3) | 1.67 | 33 |
Real Salt Lake vs Austin FC Stats
Key Stats
| Real Salt Lake | Austin FC | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.93 | Attacking Strength | 1.06 |
| 0.92 | Defence Strength | 1.04 |
| 1.2 | Points Per Game | 0.6 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 1/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.2 | Average Scored | 0.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Real Salt Lake are averaging 1.2 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match, while Austin FC average 0.8 scored and 1.7 conceded per game.



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