STL City SC vs. Real Salt Lake
Saint Louis City SC, Fresh Off a Shutout Win, Readies for Real Salt Lake Matchup
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Saint Louis City SC is riding momentum into its next match against Real Salt Lake, a game after shutting out the Colorado Rapids 1-0. Las Vegas Sun reported that the two clubs have not met yet this season, making it a fresh test for both sides.
Real Salt Lake sits fifth in the Western Conference with an 8-6-2 record. Saint Louis City SC is eighth at 7-6-4, according to Messenger-Inquirer.
Saint Louis Blanks Colorado to Build Confidence
Saint Louis City SC won 1-0 over the Colorado Rapids in their last outing. The shutout kept the momentum going for a team that has shown it can grind out results, according to Courier News.
Saint Louis has also posted a perfect 12-0-0 record when it scores three or more goals this season. That stat shows just how dominant the team can be when its attack clicks, according to Las Vegas Sun.
Saint Louis Offense Averaging Over Five Goals Per Game
Over their last 10 games, Saint Louis City SC has scored 20 goals and allowed just 4.2 per game. The team averages 5.1 goals, 12.9 shots on goal, and 17.4 corner kicks per game during that stretch, according to Yahoo Sports.
Those numbers point to a team that controls the ball and creates chances at a high rate. The corner kick average of 17.4 is especially eye-catching. It shows Saint Louis pushes into the attacking third again and again.
Real Salt Lake's Attack Led by Sergi Solans
Real Salt Lake has scored 28 goals this season, ranking eighth in the Western Conference. Forward Sergi Solans leads the team with six goals, according to Las Vegas Sun.
An 8-6-2 record puts Real Salt Lake in fifth place, meaning they have real playoff ambitions. A win over Saint Louis City SC could push them further up the standings in a tight Western Conference race.
First Matchup of the Season Sets the Stage
This will be the first time Saint Louis City SC and Real Salt Lake meet this season, according to Houston Chronicle. That means no recent head-to-head data for either team to lean on going into the game.
Saint Louis holds a 6-6-1 record in Western Conference play. The team will look to climb past eighth place with a strong showing. Real Salt Lake will try to protect its top-five spot and pull away from the chasing pack.
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