Real Salt Lake vs Minnesota United Picks and Predictions August 23rd 2025

High-Stakes Match as Minnesota Might Say Farewell to Tani Oluwaseyi

This Saturday, Real Salt Lake (9‑13‑4, 31 pts) host Minnesota United (13‑6‑8, 47 pts) in what could be the final Minnesota appearance for star striker Tani Oluwaseyi. The forward, who leads the Loons with 10 goals and eight assists, is nearing a high-profile move to Villarreal in La Liga. Negotiations have advanced significantly with reports suggesting a fee of €6.5 million is close to being agreed upon.

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Oluwaseyi exploded against RSL earlier in the season, scoring twice in Minnesota’s 2–0 win in March. Since then Minnesota have tightened up defensively, earning their ninth clean sheet of the season in a recent shutout against Seattle

Opening Odds

• Match Result (Moneyline): Minnesota favored, RSL underdog
• Spread: Minnesota –0.5
• Total Goals: Leaning Over — a likely open, competitive game

The Loons Can Win If…

• Oluwaseyi delivers one last time — His impact has been pivotal and emotional.
• Their defense maintains discipline — Minnesota have conceded just one goal in their recent clean sheets.
• Midfield and defenders execute with clarity — Recent form shows resilience is back.

The Quakes Can Win If…

• Montreal’s rivals exploit the distraction — Minnesota are reportedly processing Oluwaseyi’s imminent transfer.
• They capitalize on home altitude and crowd energy.
• Their own offense steps up — RSL will need fresh contributions from key attacking players.

Key MLS Betting Trends

The Lean

Even amid transfer uncertainty, Minnesota have the firepower and structure to feel confident—even on the road. This could be Oluwaseyi’s last stand at Allianz Field, and he’ll be motivated to shine.

• Projected Score: Minnesota 2, Real Salt Lake 1
• Pick: Minnesota Moneyline
• Total Lean: Over 2 Goals

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