Austin vs. Real Salt Lake Tip

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It is Playoff time in the MLS and Austin is hosting Real Salt Lake in a elimination game of the 1/8 finals.

Austin finished the regular season in second place in the Wetsern Conference with56 points coming off 16 wins, 8 draws and 10 loss and a 65-49 goal differential.

They haven't played very well lately as they have 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses in the last five games. They are going into the playoffs after playing 1-1 at home against the Colorado Rapids.

Real Salt Lake barely made it to the Playoffs with a last round win to secure the last place that led into the post season.

They finished 7th in the Wetsern Conference with 47 points coming off 12 wins, 11 draws and 11 losses and a 43-45 goal differential.

They have 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in the last five games and are coming off a 3-1 win against Portland Timbers.

Key facts

• Washington Corozo will not play for Austin
• Damir Kreilach and Bobby Wood will not play for Real Salt Lake
• Both teams have won 2 of 4 head-to-head games
• Austin won the last game against Real Salt Lake by 3-0

It is a win-or-go-home for both teams and Austin will have the home pitch advantage at the Q2 Stadium in the capital of Texas. Austin had a great season despite the slow finish and are huge favorites against Real Slat Lake who barely made the Playoffs. This will be a lower game because of the importance of the game but Austin is a much better team and that will take them in the next round even if they need extra time for that. It will probably be an easy win for Austin, just like in the last game between these two, but just in case I am placing a bet on Austin to advance regardless of the outcome in the regulate 90 minutes.

Value Bet

Austin to win in regulation

2.00

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