Los Angeles FC desperately need points on Sunday, Sep 6 at 3:30 AM in the MLS. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Real Salt Lake come into this fixture in good form (3W 1D 1L recently). Los Angeles FC travel struggling badly (1W 3L in last 5), which may hand the initiative to the hosts.

Despite playing at home, Real Salt Lake face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Los Angeles FC have won 7 of 10 encounters, with 1 draws. Their last encounter ended in Real Salt Lake won 1–4. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.2 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: The gulf in league position makes Real Salt Lake clear favorites, but Los Angeles FC have shown they can grind out results. Expect Real Salt Lake to take the points, potentially without being at their best.