Real Salt Lake host New England Revolution at America First Field on Sunday, with kick-off at 01:30 UTC in Regular Season match 27 of Major League Soccer. The two sides are separated by 17 points in the table, with the visitors occupying second place and the home side sitting 13th in a league of 30 teams.
Real Salt Lake have endured a difficult recent stretch, taking just 1 point from their last five matches. Their current run of four consecutive defeats includes losses to Seattle Sounders, Vancouver Whitecaps, New York City FC and Houston Dynamo, with their sole point in that period coming from a 2-2 draw against Los Angeles FC. Across 26 matches this season, they have won 8, drawn 5 and lost 13, registering 37 goals scored and 44 conceded, for a total of 29 points.
New England Revolution arrive in contrasting circumstances. They have won three matches in a row and collected 12 points from their last five outings. Their recent victories include wins over Orlando City SC, Chicago Fire, New York City FC and Columbus Crew, with their only defeat in that run coming against Los Angeles Galaxy. Over 26 matches, they have won 14, drawn 4 and lost 8, with 45 goals scored and 33 conceded, accumulating 46 points.
The visitors' position in the top two of the Major League Soccer table, alongside that 17-point gap over Real Salt Lake, sets up a match with a sharp contrast in the form and standing of these two sides heading into the final stages of the regular season.