New York City FC defeat Real Salt Lake 2-0: Match Recap & Betting Results
Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · MLS · New York City FC 2, Real Salt Lake 0
New York City FC beat Real Salt Lake 2-0 on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at America First Field. The match went under the closing total of 2.5, with 2 goals combined.
New York City FC vs. Real Salt Lake final score and match recap
New York City FC won by 2 goals.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Agustin Ojeda (New York City FC): 2 assists.
- Nicolás Fernández (New York City FC): 1 goal.
Did New York City FC vs. Real Salt Lake go over or under the goals total?
The match went under: 2 goals combined against a closing total of 2.5, under by 0.5.
New York City FC vs. Real Salt Lake odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before kickoff, the consensus three-way moneyline had New York City FC at +234, the draw at +252 and Real Salt Lake at +106. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made it New York City FC 28%, the draw 27% and Real Salt Lake 45%. New York City FC won as the underdog at +234: $234 profit on a $100 bet.
New York City FC and Real Salt Lake betting trends: 2026 season
This result left New York City FC with 8 wins, 8 draws and 9 losses in the 2026 season. Their matches went over the closing total 12 times and under 13 times.
This result left Real Salt Lake with 8 wins, 5 draws and 11 losses in the 2026 season. Their matches went over the closing total 12 times and under 12 times. That made it two straight defeats for Real Salt Lake.
What's next for New York City FC and Real Salt Lake?
Next for New York City FC: Red Bull New York at home on Friday, September 18, 2026. Next for Real Salt Lake: Vancouver Whitecaps at home on Saturday, September 19, 2026.