REF’s picks

Real Salt Lake hold a strong historical edge over Sporting Kansas City and look well-positioned to take all three points here. Sporting's porous defence remains a major concern, having leaked 13 goals in their last five matches alone. However, defensive frailties on both sides and an extensive visitor injury list mean this could still be an unpredictable contest.

1. 1Real Salt Lake have won each of their last four head-to-head meetings against Sporting KC.
2. 2Sporting sit bottom of the table and enter this match on the back of a heavy 4-0 defeat at Nashville.
3. 3Real Salt Lake are missing several key players including Diego Luna and Justen Glad, which could limit their control.

REF's own opinion, not a guarantee — nothing here is financial or betting advice, and the call is always yours.