Minnesota United vs Real Salt Lake Picks and Predictions March 29th 2025

Minnesota United, Real Salt Lake Clash in Playoff Rematch

Minnesota United and Real Salt Lake reignite their budding rivalry on Saturday night in Saint Paul, a clash carrying the weight of their thrilling playoff showdown from last season. While the Loons look to stay hot, they’ll be tested by injuries and a Real Salt Lake side eager to get back on track.

Minnesota (2-1-2, 8 points) is riding a four-game unbeaten streak but will take the field without one of its key midfield anchors. Hassani Dotson suffered a meniscus injury in last weekend’s 2-2 draw against the LA Galaxy, underwent surgery on Wednesday, and is expected to miss several months.

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“It’s really disappointing for Hassani,” said Loons head coach Eric Ramsay. “He started the season so well and he’s a reliable guy and a large part in what we do.”

Dotson had one goal in five games this season and was coming off a career-best five-goal campaign in 2023. His absence leaves a significant gap in both versatility and leadership.

Despite the setback, Minnesota has shown attacking strength, led by Kelvin Yeboah’s four goals and Tani Oluwaseyi’s two. The Loons have been efficient in the final third, and their ability to strike quickly will be crucial against a Salt Lake defense looking to regain form.

Real Salt Lake Searching for Stability

Real Salt Lake (2-3-0, 6 points) arrives in Minnesota after a disappointing 1-0 home loss to FC Dallas. They were reduced to 10 men early when forward Ariath Piol received a red card in the 23rd minute for a dangerous tackle—an uphill battle that saw them concede just before halftime and fail to recover.

It was the second straight home defeat for RSL, and now they’ll need to regroup on the road.

“We want to be consistent and win more games,” said goalkeeper Rafael Cabral. “We’ve got a very good team and our atmosphere, our friendship, is very nice, so we’ve got everything to have a great season. I think we’ve been doing well, but now we have to get more results.”

The scoring woes are a concern—no RSL player has more than one goal this season, and unlocking a tighter Minnesota defense won’t be easy.

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Playoff Flashbacks Add Fuel

This isn’t just another regular-season match—it’s the first meeting since Minnesota ousted RSL in a dramatic first-round playoff series last season. The two legs ended in draws, but the Loons prevailed both times in penalty shootouts, including a 3-1 win at home in the decisive second leg.

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The regular season matchups between the clubs last year also ended in ties, adding to the tightly contested history.

Given the history and current standings, this is a fixture ripe with intensity—and opportunity.

If you’re looking to gain an edge with your MLS picks this weekend, this matchup has plenty of factors to weigh: form, injuries, revenge narratives, and goal-scoring trends. See what the experts are projecting in this high-stakes Western Conference duel with the latest soccer predictions.