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
Key match information
San Diego played Real Salt Lake in MLS (United States). The match was played on 22 March 2026. Final score: 2:2.
Current form
San Diego: 3-1-0, 2.50 points/match. Real Salt Lake: 3-0-1, 2.25 points/match.
Goal statistics
San Diego scores 2.75 and concedes 0.75 goals per match. Real Salt Lake scores 1.75 and concedes 1.25. League average: 3.01 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: San Diego 25%, Real Salt Lake 75%. Over 2.5: San Diego 50%, Real Salt Lake 75%. League level: BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 59%.
xG, shots and style
Real Salt Lake has higher xG: 1.58 vs 1.29. San Diego: 10.0 shots per match, Real Salt Lake: 15.0.
Match halves
San Diego: half-time lead 100%, second-half goals 1.25. Real Salt Lake: half-time lead 50%, second-half goals 0.50.
Goals by minute
San Diego: 46-60 (4 goals). Real Salt Lake: 16-30 (4 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
MLS: 3.01 goals per match, BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 59%.
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
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.
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
| 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
San Diego is 11% better for: last-5 form.
2.5 pts / match - San Diego · 2.25 pts / match - 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 match.
2.75 goals / match - San Diego · 1.75 goals / match - Real Salt Lake
San Diego is 67% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.75 goals / match - San Diego · 1.25 goals / match - Real Salt Lake
San Diego scores in 100% of matches (4 of 4 matches), while Real Salt Lake keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 4 matches).
Real Salt Lake scores in 75% of matches (3 of 4 matches), while San Diego keeps a clean sheet in 75% (3 of 4 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 - San Diego
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.
San Diego is 50% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
3 pts / match - San Diego · 2 pts / match - Real Salt Lake
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
San Diego - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 100% of matches and wins 75%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.3 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 75%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 3.00 | 1.75 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.5 | 1.3 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.3 | 0.5 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 2.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.3 | 0.5 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.5 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* 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.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
San Diego
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
| San Diego | Liga | Real Salt Lake | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 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.