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Another busy weekend of MLS lies in wait this weekend, as there are crucial battles at both ends of the standings. D.C. United will be looking to consolidate their spot in the playoffs in the Eastern Conference when they take on Real Salk Lake in the nation’s capital.

Before Betting On D.C. United vs Real Salt Lake

There has been considerable improvement since Wayne Rooney kicked off his second season in charge at D.C. United, and the capital club look to be on course for a place in the playoffs. However, there will be a need for United to get back on track in the MLS this weekend, as they come into this showdown having won just once in their previous four.

They will be looking for a response this weekend after they were beaten on the road in their previous match by Atlanta United. But, they still remain eighth in the overall standings, and could move level on points with the top seven if they are able to pick up maximum points this weekend. United have won six of their opening 18 games this term, but they will need to tighten up defensively if they are to make a run at the MLS Cup.

Real Salt Lake will also be chasing maximum points this weekend, as they currently sit eleventh in the Western Conference standings. They have won just five of their opening 17 matches this term, but a victory this weekend could lift them up to seventh, given the close nature of the Western Conference this season.

However, Salt Lake have landed just a single win across their last four MLS matches, and they come into this clash after a disappointing 0-0 draw at home against New York City FC last weekend. But, their record on the road deserves respect, as they have gone three without defeat, and have won twice over that period. Their most recent away win was a 2-1 success over Austin in early June.

D.C. United vs Real Salt Lake Offshore Odds & Pick

Offshore SportsbookD.C. UnitedDrawReal Salt
BetOnline1.724.054.80
Bovada1.714.104.50
BetUS1.694.004.65
SportsBetting.ag1.724.054.80
MyBookie1.744.004.50

This is an intriguing fixture in the MLS this weekend. However, we will take a chance on the visitors landing maximum points, as they boast an impressive record on the road. They have also won two of their previous four matches against United in the MLS.