FC Dallas vs Real Salt Lake Prediction, 10/27/2021 MLS Soccer Pick, Tips and Odds

by Josh Schonwald - 10/25/2021

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Game: FC Dallas vs Real Salt Lake

Date: Wednesday, October 27, 2021

Location: Toyota Stadium in Frisco, TX

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Dallas (+100) Salt Lake (+235)

Ricardo Pepi and FC Dallas (6-11-14, 12th in Western Conference) host Real Salt Lake (12-6-12, 8th in Western Conference) at Toyota Stadium on Wednesday. The goalkeepers protecting the net will be Jimmy Maurer for FC Dallas and David Ochoa for Real Salt Lake. RSL is priced at +235 while FCD is at +100. The O/U is set at 2.5.

Dallas faced LA in their last matchup and wrapped it up with a draw by a score of 2-2. In regard to passing, they ended with a 82.7% passes received percentage by converting 330 of the 399 passing attempts in their last game. FCD tried 16 dribbles in this contest and successfully completed 7 of the attempts for a rate of 43.8%.

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In regard to shooting accuracy, Dallas finished the game at a 66.7% clip by landing 8 SoT out of 12 shots. Dallas is averaging 1.35 goals per 90 min (42 goals in total) and have tallied 33 assists in all matches this year.

Ricardo Pepi is a guy who should impact this matchup for FC Dallas. Pepi has been given a starting assignment in 27 matchups during his career and he accounts for 0.54 goals per 90 mins. The forward born in the United States has totaled 15 goals scored in 2,521 minutes. He has 3 assists while accumulating 1 yellow card caution in his career.

Another guy who should impact this match is Jesus Ferreira, the forward representing Colombia. Ferreira has been on the field for 6,372 mins during 75 starts and has earned himself 10 yellow cards. He has assisted a teammate on a goal 15 times in his career while scoring 23 goals. He is averaging 0.32 goals per 90 during his pro soccer career.

The man defending the goal for FC Dallas is Jimmy Maurer. Maurer (68-57-50 record in his career) has tallied 57 shutouts, which gives him a 32.8% shutout rate. The goalkeeper hailing from the United States has seen 718 shots tried against him in 174 career starts. His goals allowed per 90 mins is 1.24 (214 goals conceded) and he has earned a save percentage of 71.3. Maurer has defended the goal for 15,499 mins and has 512 saves during his soccer career.

For their last game, Salt Lake took a defeat with a final score of 1-0 against Chicago. RSL ended the game with a 40.0% successful dribble percentage by completing 4 of the 10 dribbles they attempted. They finished the match by converting 383 of the 460 passing tries earning a rate of 83.3%. Salt Lake landed 5 shots on goal out of 15 shots attempted giving them a 33.3% rate when they last stepped onto the pitch. Having accumulated 47 goals and 40 assists in all competitions, Salt Lake has an average of 1.57 goals and 1.33 assists per 90 minutes.

Damir Kreilach should provide solid play for Real Salt Lake. The forward from Croatia has been on the field for 31,272 mins and he has scored 92 goals. He has totaled 69 yellow cards during his career and has helped a teammate on a goal 33 times. He currently averages 0.26 G/90 and has been a starter in 353 contests so far in his career. Make sure to keep an eye out for Rubio Rubin, the forward representing the United States. He has tallied 19 goals in his career while assisting a teammate on a goal 11 different times. Rubin has been given a total of 0 yellow card warnings in 5,835 mins (61 career starts). His goals per 90 min average in his pro soccer career is 0.29.

David Ochoa will look after the goal for Real Salt Lake. Ochoa has racked up 8 shutouts and defended 200 shots attempted against him in 3,960 mins throughout his career. He has a save percentage of 68.5 and his clean sheet rate sits at 18.2%. He has surrendered 1.48 goals per 90 minutes while earning a mark of 18-8-18. So far in his pro soccer career, Ochoa has surrendered 65 goals and has tallied 139 stops in 44 starting assignments.

Who will win tonight's MLS game ATS?

Josh Schonwald's Pick: Take Salt Lake (+235)

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