Real Salt Lake desperately need points on Sunday, Oct 18 at 2:30 AM in the MLS. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Sporting Kansas City come into this fixture in mixed form (2W 1D 2L). Real Salt Lake travel struggling badly (1W 4L in last 5), which may hand the initiative to the hosts.

Despite playing at home, Sporting Kansas City face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Real Salt Lake have won 6 of 10 encounters, with 2 draws. Their last encounter ended in Sporting Kansas City won 1–3. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.4 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Sporting Kansas City a slight edge, but Real Salt Lake are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.