Real Salt Lake desperately need points on Saturday, Oct 31 at 10:00 PM in the MLS. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

San Jose Earthquakes come into this fixture in good form (3W 2D 0L recently). Real Salt Lake travel struggling badly (1W 4L in last 5), which may hand the initiative to the hosts.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — San Jose Earthquakes and Real Salt Lake have split their 10 meetings almost evenly (4W–1D–5W). Their last encounter ended in San Jose Earthquakes won 1–2. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 2.6 per game in recent meetings.

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