Atlanta United FC vs Real Salt Lake: match statistics
Both teams are in very poor form over their last five matches, suggesting evenly matched chances. Atlanta United FC has a disastrous record with zero points at home this season and just 0.2 points per match on average overall, conceding as many as 10 goals in their last 5 games. Real Salt Lake is also unimpressive, especially away from home, where they have a 100% defeat rate this season and have yet to score in away matches. Both teams have a negative goal difference, and the xG statistics show a slight advantage for the visitors (1.0 xG for vs 1.52 xG against). Considering the poor form of both sides and their scoring difficulties, the most likely outcome seems to be a draw or a narrow victory for either side. A slight advantage for the hosts stems from playing in their own environment, despite their terrible form.
Atlanta United FC vs Real Salt Lake: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Atlanta United FC played Real Salt Lake in MLS (United States). The match was played on 8 March 2026. Final score: 2:3.
Current form
Atlanta United FC: 0-0-2, 0.00 points/match. Real Salt Lake: 1-0-1, 1.50 points/match.
Goal statistics
Atlanta United FC scores 0.00 and concedes 2.00 goals per match. Real Salt Lake scores 1.00 and concedes 1.00. League average: 2.81 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Atlanta United FC 0%, Real Salt Lake 50%. Over 2.5: Atlanta United FC 0%, Real Salt Lake 50%. League level: BTTS 41%, Over 2.5 56%.
xG, shots and style
Real Salt Lake has higher xG: 1.30 vs 0.86. Atlanta United FC: 8.0 shots per match, Real Salt Lake: 13.0.
Match halves
Atlanta United FC: half-time lead 0%, second-half goals 0.00. Real Salt Lake: half-time lead 50%, second-half goals 0.50.
Goals by minute
Atlanta United FC: 0-15 (0 goals). Real Salt Lake: 16-30 (1 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
MLS: 2.81 goals per match, BTTS 41%, Over 2.5 56%.
Head-to-head
No aligned head-to-head sample is available in the database.
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
Both teams are in very poor form over their last five matches, suggesting evenly matched chances. Atlanta United FC has a disastrous record with zero points at home this season and just 0.2 points per match on average overall, conceding as many as 10 goals in their last 5 games. Real Salt Lake is also unimpressive, especially away from home, where they have a 100% defeat rate this season and have yet to score in away matches. Both teams have a negative goal difference, and the xG statistics show a slight advantage for the visitors (1.0 xG for vs 1.52 xG against). Considering the poor form of both sides and their scoring difficulties, the most likely outcome seems to be a draw or a narrow victory for either side. A slight advantage for the hosts stems from playing in their own environment, despite their terrible form.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Atlanta United FC | Real Salt Lake | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 25% | 27% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.10 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.00 | 0.29 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
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.
Real Salt Lake is 100% better for: goals conceded per match.
2 goals / match - Atlanta United FC · 1 goals / match - Real Salt Lake
Atlanta United FC scores in 0% of matches (0 of 2 matches), while Real Salt Lake keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 2 matches).
Real Salt Lake scores in 50% of matches (1 of 2 matches), while Atlanta United FC keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 2 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Atlanta United FC
Over / Under - Real Salt Lake
1st half
2nd half
Match 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.
Real Salt Lake is 300% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.5 pts / match - Atlanta United FC · 2 pts / match - Real Salt Lake
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Atlanta United FC - second-half results
Concedes 1.0 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Real Salt Lake - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 50% of matches and wins 50%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 1.0 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.50 | 0.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.5 | 1.5 |
| Average goals in match | 0.5 | 1.5 |
| 1 goal | 50% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 50% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 50% | 0% |
| No goal | 100% | 100% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.00 | 0.50 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 0.5 | 1.5 |
| 1 goal | 50% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 50% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 0% |
| No goal | 50% | 50% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -1 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Concedes most in 76-90 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (1 goal). Concedes most in 46-60 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Atlanta United FC
Real Salt Lake
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (MLS).
Teams vs league
| Atlanta United FC | Liga | Real Salt Lake | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.00 | 2.81 | ▼ 2.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 0% | 41% | ▲ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 0% | 56% | ▼ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 31% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 50% | 75% | ▼ 50% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 88% | ▲ 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 Atlanta United FC vs Real Salt Lake?
The MLS match finished Atlanta United FC 2:3 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 Atlanta United FC vs Real Salt Lake?
Atlanta United FC score 0.00 goals per game on average and Real Salt Lake 1.00. The MLS average is 2.81 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 56% of games. Both teams score in 0% of Atlanta United FC's matches and 50% of Real Salt Lake's.
What form are Atlanta United FC and Real Salt Lake in?
Over the last 5 games Atlanta United FC have a 0-0-2 record (0.00 points per game) and Real Salt Lake 1-0-1 (1.50 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Atlanta United FC 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.