Austin v Real Salt Lake prediction
Team pages: Austin · Real Salt Lake · Head-to-head
TACTIX’s free model pick for Austin v Real Salt Lake, Major League Soccer on Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:30 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.
The match
Austin host Real Salt Lake in Major League Soccer on Thursday 29 October (kick-off 00:30 UK).
The key numbers
Both teams scored in 12 of Austin’s last 15 results in all competitions (80%).
Austin are winless in their last five matches in all competitions. Real Salt Lake are unbeaten in the last six meetings with Austin, every meeting checked.
Form and the table
Nine of Austin’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (60%). At home, Austin have one win, four draws and three defeats in their last 8 home matches in all competitions — 0.88 points per game, scoring 1.50 and conceding 1.75. Austin have scored 38 goals, the fifth-fewest of the 30 clubs (2026 so far). Austin have conceded 56 goals, the eighth-most (shared) of the 30 clubs.
10 of Real Salt Lake’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (67%). Both teams scored in eight of Real Salt Lake’s last 15 results in all competitions (53%). Away from home, Real Salt Lake have one win, no draws and six defeats in their last 7 away matches in all competitions — 0.43 points per game, scoring 0.86 and conceding 1.86. Real Salt Lake have scored 45 goals, the 12th-fewest of the 30 clubs (2026 so far). Real Salt Lake have conceded 48 goals, the 15th-fewest (shared) of the 30 clubs.
Austin (14th) and Real Salt Lake (10th) are five points apart, 2026 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Real Salt Lake the stronger side, 74 rating points above Austin (Real Salt Lake 1473, Austin 1399, after at least 205 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
The most recent meeting, on 15 March 2026, finished Real Salt Lake 2–1 Austin.
Team news
Predicted Austin XI (4-4-2): B. Stuver, M. Desler, G. Biro, J. Bell, B. Hines-Ike, J. Gallagher, E. Torres, B. Sabovic, J. Rosales, B. Vázquez, F. Torres — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, M. Uzuni (3.8 per match over 26 appearances, 11 goals and two assists) and F. Torres (3.2 per match over 33 appearances, four goals and eight assists) have been Austin’s most influential players 2026, all competitions. In numbers for Austin (2026, all competitions, before kick-off), M. Uzuni averages 2.0 shots per 90 over 2334 minutes, with a shot in nine of the last 10 appearances. F. Torres averages 1.1 shots per 90 over 2529 minutes, with a shot in seven of the last 10 appearances.
Predicted Real Salt Lake XI (3-4-2-1): R. Cabral, P. Quinton, K. Henry, D. Yedlin, N. Caliskan, S. Spierings, J. Sanabria, D. Marczuk, S. Lobzhanidze, S. Junqua, S. Solans — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Zavier Gozo (6.0 per match over 16 appearances, six goals and four assists) and Luc De Fougerolles (5.3 per match over three appearances, one goal and one assist) have been Real Salt Lake’s most influential players 2026, all competitions. In numbers for Real Salt Lake (2026, all competitions, before kick-off), Zavier Gozo averages 1.5 key passes per 90 over 1512 minutes, with a key pass in five of the last 10 appearances. Luc De Fougerolles averages 2.1 tackles per 90 over 923 minutes, with a tackle in nine of the last 10 appearances.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
The numbers
- Kick-off: · Major League Soccer · Q2 Stadium
- Head-to-head (last 6): Austin 0 · draws 2 · Real Salt Lake 4 · 3.67 goals/game
- Recent form: Austin 0W 2D 3L · Real Salt Lake 2W 1D 2L
Austin v Real Salt Lake (Major League Soccer): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 18 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Austin for / against | Line | Real Salt Lake for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.25 for · 1.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1.13 for · 1.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 4.75 for · 5.63 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 5 for · 5.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 10.75 for · 16.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 12.88 for · 13 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 3.75 for · 6 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 5.13 for · 4.13 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 8.75 for · 11 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 12.5 for · 12.5 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 1.38 for · 1.5 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 2.38 for · 2.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
Austin
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P. Płacheta n 8 | 18.1 | 1.9 | 0.6 | — |
| J. Rosales n 8 | 75.8 | 1.6 | 1.8 | — |
| Guilherme Biro n 8 | 82.9 | 1.5 | 0.7 | — |
| Brandon Vázquez n 8 | 70 | 1.4 | 0.8 | — |
| B. Sabovic n 8 | 72.3 | 1.2 | 1.1 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Vázquez n 8 | 70 | 3.2 | 1.4 |
| M. Uzuni n 8 | 47.8 | 2.4 | 0.9 |
| P. Płacheta n 8 | 18.1 | 1.9 | 0 |
| C. Ramirez n 8 | 60.4 | 1.7 | 1.3 |
| F. Torres n 8 | 79.8 | 1.3 | 0.6 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| C. Ramirez n 8 | 60.4 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| M. Uzuni n 8 | 47.8 | 0.5 | 0.2 |
| Brandon Vázquez n 8 | 70 | 0.5 | 0 |
| Z. Kolmanic n 8 | 41.4 | 0 | 0.5 |
| F. Torres n 8 | 79.8 | 0.1 | 0.3 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| P. Płacheta n 8 | 18.1 | 2.5 |
| J. Rosales n 8 | 75.8 | 2.2 |
| B. Hines-Ike n 8 | 45.5 | 2 |
| J. Bell n 8 | 62.4 | 1.8 |
| B. Sabovic n 8 | 72.3 | 1.6 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| B. Stuver n 8 | 90 | 4.4 |
Real Salt Lake
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Shokalook n 8 | 14.1 | 4.8 | 0 | — |
| M. Guilavogui n 8 | 86 | 2.4 | 2.6 | — |
| K. Henry n 8 | 78.9 | 1.9 | 0.3 | — |
| Lineker Rodrigues n 8 | 37.5 | 1.8 | 1.8 | — |
| T. Booth n 8 | 13.5 | 1.7 | 1.7 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Shokalook n 8 | 14.1 | 3.2 | 0 |
| Saba Lobzhanidze n 8 | 53.9 | 2.9 | 2.1 |
| Chadwick Zachary Booth n 8 | 43 | 2.4 | 0.8 |
| D. Luna n 8 | 66.5 | 2.2 | 1 |
| S. Solans n 8 | 77.8 | 1.9 | 1.3 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saba Lobzhanidze n 8 | 53.9 | 0.6 | 0 |
| Lineker Rodrigues n 8 | 37.5 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| D. Luna n 8 | 66.5 | 0.2 | 0.3 |
| N. Caliskan n 8 | 89.8 | 0 | 0.4 |
| M. Guilavogui n 8 | 86 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| T. Booth n 8 | 13.5 | 3.3 |
| L. Moisa n 7 | 63 | 2.7 |
| D. Yedlin n 8 | 63.3 | 2.5 |
| K. Henry n 8 | 78.9 | 2.4 |
| M. Guilavogui n 8 | 86 | 2.2 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Rafael Cabral n 8 | 90 | 2.4 |
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Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Austin v Real Salt Lake — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2026-03-15 Real Salt Lake 2–1 Austin
- 2025-09-28 Real Salt Lake 3–1 Austin
- 2025-05-29 Austin 1–1 Real Salt Lake
- 2024-09-29 Austin 2–2 Real Salt Lake
- 2024-06-02 Real Salt Lake 5–1 Austin
- 2023-06-04 Austin 1–2 Real Salt Lake
Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Austin and Real Salt Lake?
- In their last 6 meetings, Austin won 0, Real Salt Lake won 4 and there were 2 draws, averaging 3.67 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Austin and Real Salt Lake?
- Recent form — Austin 0W 2D 3L; Real Salt Lake 2W 1D 2L.
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