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Real Salt Lake vs. San Jose Earthquakes: Match Preview and Betting Picks

Match Details

* Date: [Date of match] * Time: [Time of match] * Location: Rio Tinto Stadium, Sandy, Utah * TV: ESPN

Preview

Real Salt Lake will look to continue their push for first place in the Western Conference when they host the San Jose Earthquakes on Sunday. RSL is currently in second place in the West, just two points behind FC Dallas. The Claret and Cobalt have won their last two matches, including a 2-1 victory over the LA Galaxy on the road last weekend. The Earthquakes, meanwhile, are in eighth place in the West, seven points out of a playoff spot. San Jose has lost its last two matches, including a 3-1 defeat to the Vancouver Whitecaps last weekend. This will be the second meeting between these two teams this season. RSL won the first meeting 2-0 in San Jose back in April.

Betting Picks

Real Salt Lake is the favorite to win this match, but the Earthquakes have a good chance of pulling off an upset. Here are some betting picks for the match: * Real Salt Lake to win: -110 * San Jose Earthquakes to win: +320 * Draw: +260 * Over 2.5 goals: -115 * Under 2.5 goals: +105

Player to Watch

Justin Meram (Real Salt Lake): Meram is RSL's leading scorer this season with 12 goals. He is a dangerous player who can score from anywhere on the field. Shea Salinas (San Jose Earthquakes): Salinas is the Earthquakes' leading scorer this season with 10 goals. He is a speedy winger who can create chances for himself and his teammates.

Prediction

Real Salt Lake will be the favorite to win this match, but the Earthquakes have a good chance of pulling off an upset. I predict that RSL will win 2-1.