Los Angeles vs. Salt Lake - prediction, team news, lineups

Los Angeles FC take on Real Salt Lake in the Western Conference of the MLS on Saturday, with the hosts two points ahead of their forthcoming opponents in the table.

However, Salt Lake do have a game in hand, meaning a win would put them in a very strong position in the playoff positions.

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Los Angeles have certainly made their mark in the MLS since joining as an expansion team in 2018, qualifying for the playoffs in each of their three seasons so far.

Former United States national team manager Bob Bradley was appointed as the club's inaugural head coach in 2017 and has remained there since, developing a clear team identity to help foster success . . .