Los Angeles FC desperately need points on Thursday, Jul 23 at 4:30 AM in the MLS. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Los Angeles FC come into this fixture struggling badly (1W 3L in last 5). Real Salt Lake, meanwhile, arrive in good form (3W 1D 1L recently) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks.

History strongly favours Los Angeles FC here — they've won 7 of 10 previous meetings against Real Salt Lake, with 1 draws. Their last encounter ended in Los Angeles FC won 4–1. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.2 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: Real Salt Lake's quality should tell even on the road. Los Angeles FC will push, but the visitors have too much class. Real Salt Lake to win.