San Diego vs Real Salt Lake: match statistics
San Diego showcases dominant home form with a 100% success rate (2 wins), scoring an average of 3.5 goals while conceding zero and maintaining an impressive 100% Clean Sheets record. The hosts also hold a significant possession advantage (67% vs 40%) and a far superior shot accuracy (35% vs 14%). Real Salt Lake displays weaker away form with a record of 50% wins and 50% losses, failing to keep a single clean sheet and conceding an average of 1.5 goals per match. The xG metrics also favor the hosts (1.34 vs 1.07 for the visitors), confirming their offensive superiority. Considering all statistics, San Diego holds a clear advantage and should win this match, although Real Salt Lake's experience from recent overall form (3 consecutive wins) could mean the visitors put up some resistance.
San Diego vs Real Salt Lake: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
San Diego played against Real Salt Lake in MLS (United States). The game was played on March 22, 2026. Final score: 2:2.
Recent form
San Diego has 3 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.50 points per game. Real Salt Lake has 3 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss, with 2.25 points per game.
Scoring records
San Diego scores 2.75 goals per game and allows 0.75. Real Salt Lake scores 1.75 and allows 1.25. Games in this league average 3.01 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 25% of San Diego's games and 75% of Real Salt Lake's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 75%, compared with league averages of 51% for BTTS and 59% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Real Salt Lake has the higher season xG average, 1.58 to 1.29 per game. San Diego takes 10.0 shots per game, while Real Salt Lake takes 15.0.
First-half and second-half trends
San Diego leads at halftime in 100% of its games and scores 1.25 goals per game after halftime. Real Salt Lake leads at halftime in 50% and scores 0.50 after halftime.
When the teams score
San Diego's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (4 goals). For Real Salt Lake, it is minutes 16-30 (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
MLS games average 3.01 goals. Both teams score in 51% of games, and 59% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
San Diego showcases dominant home form with a 100% success rate (2 wins), scoring an average of 3.5 goals while conceding zero and maintaining an impressive 100% Clean Sheets record. The hosts also hold a significant possession advantage (67% vs 40%) and a far superior shot accuracy (35% vs 14%). Real Salt Lake displays weaker away form with a record of 50% wins and 50% losses, failing to keep a single clean sheet and conceding an average of 1.5 goals per match. The xG metrics also favor the hosts (1.34 vs 1.07 for the visitors), confirming their offensive superiority. Considering all statistics, San Diego holds a clear advantage and should win this match, although Real Salt Lake's experience from recent overall form (3 consecutive wins) could mean the visitors put up some resistance.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| San Diego | Real Salt Lake | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 55% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.50 | 0.37 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
San Diego is 11% better for: last-5 form.
2.5 pts / game - San Diego · 2.25 pts / game - Real Salt Lake
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
San Diego is 57% better for: goals scored per game.
2.75 goals / game - San Diego · 1.75 goals / game - Real Salt Lake
San Diego is 67% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.75 goals / game - San Diego · 1.25 goals / game - Real Salt Lake
San Diego scores in 100% of games (4 of 4 meczów), while Real Salt Lake keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 4 meczów).
Real Salt Lake scores in 75% of games (3 of 4 meczów), while San Diego keeps a clean sheet in 75% (3 of 4 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - San Diego
Over / Under - Real Salt Lake
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
San Diego is 50% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
3 pts / game - San Diego · 2 pts / game - Real Salt Lake
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
San Diego - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 100% of games and wins 75%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Real Salt Lake - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 75%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 3.00 | 1.75 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.5 | 1.3 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.3 | 0.5 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 75% |
| 2 goals | 50% | 50% |
| 3 goals | 25% | 50% |
| Clean sheet | 75% | 75% |
| No goal | 0% | 25% |
| Goal difference | +5 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.3 | 0.5 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.5 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.3 |
| 1 goal | 75% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 50% | 25% |
| 3 goals | 25% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 50% | 25% |
| No goal | 25% | 50% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (4 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (4 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
San Diego
Real Salt Lake
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (MLS).
Teams vs league
| San Diego | Liga | Real Salt Lake | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.50 | 3.01 | • 3.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 25% | 51% | ▲ 75% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 50% | 59% | ▲ 75% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 75% | 29% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 73% | ▲ 75% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 75% | 81% | ▲ 100% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
FAQ
What was the result of San Diego vs Real Salt Lake?
The MLS match finished San Diego 2:2 Real Salt Lake. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before San Diego vs Real Salt Lake?
San Diego score 2.75 goals per game on average and Real Salt Lake 1.75. The MLS average is 3.01 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 59% of games. Both teams score in 25% of San Diego's matches and 75% of Real Salt Lake's.
What form are San Diego and Real Salt Lake in?
Over the last 5 games San Diego have a 3-1-0 record (2.50 points per game) and Real Salt Lake 3-0-1 (2.25 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for San Diego vs Real Salt Lake?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.