Los Angeles FC vs Sporting Kansas City Prediction, Tips & Odds

Los Angeles FC vs Sporting Kansas City

Major League SoccerRegular Season - 19
Los Angeles FC
#3 · Major League Soccer
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VS
BMO Stadium
Sporting Kansas City
#15 · Major League Soccer
LLWWL
★ OUR PICK
Both Teams to Score
Both attacks have been productive and both defences leaky — both teams to score carries the edge.
BTTS
1.77
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.71 (implied 58.7%) for Both Teams to Score. Our experts calculate a 61.2% probability (an expert ratio of 1.64). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (61.2% vs 58.7%), driven by both attacks scoring freely while both defences look leaky. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours Los Angeles FC to win against Sporting Kansas City, projecting a scoreline of 2-1. Los Angeles FC is currently positioned fifth in the league, having accumulated 24 points from 15 matches. Their season has been marked by a solid goal difference of +7, with 24 goals scored and 17 conceded. However, recent form shows some inconsistency, with two wins and three losses in their last five matches. In contrast, Sporting Kansas City sits at the bottom of the league in 15th place, with just 11 points from 14 games. Their season has been challenging, reflected in a goal difference of -22, having conceded 36 goals while scoring only 14. Although they have shown some resilience with two wins and a draw in their last five matches, their overall performance still falls short of expectations. The model output indicates a win probability of around 60% for Los Angeles FC, while Sporting Kansas City has a 20% chance of winning. One key market percentage suggests Los Angeles FC is favoured to score over 1.5 goals. A caveat to consider is Los Angeles FC's recent form, which has been less than stellar, and a slip-up could open the door for Sporting Kansas City to capitalize. The full method of this prediction can be found in the "How We Reached This Prediction" section, where The Daily Punt Analysis Team employs an in-house model analysing expected goals and actual results throughout the season.

Betting Predictions

How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.

Match Result
Los Angeles FC Win75%1.18
Draw14%7.00
Sporting Kansas City Win11%12.84
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.7154.0%

Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.

Over/Under Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
1.2766.4%

Combined goal output is high (2.7 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.

Correct Score
Los Angeles FC 3-0 Sporting Kansas City
8.0312.6%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 12.6% probability.

Asian Handicap
Los Angeles FC -0.0
1.0269%

Los Angeles FC have been the stronger side, winning 54% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
3-0
8.03
12.6%
2-0
8.24
12.2%
3-1
9.22
11.0%
2-1
9.25
10.9%
4-0
10.19
9.9%
1-0
11.28
8.9%

Our model projects a 3-0 Los Angeles FC win as the most likely scoreline at 12.6% probability. 4 of the top six outcomes feature Los Angeles FC clean sheets, in line with their 50% clean-sheet rate this season.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
Los Angeles FC
-0.0
1.02
Sporting Kansas City
+0.0
8.10

Lines averaged across 1 bookmaker. Los Angeles FC are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.

Best Betting Odds

Los Angeles FC vs Sporting Kansas City
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
10Bet
1.186.6013.501.303.351.771.93
Marathonbet
1.177.0013.251.253.301.711.99
Betfair
1.177.0013.001.253.601.732.10
William Hill
1.187.0013.001.672.10
Bet365
1.187.0012.001.283.601.702.05
Unibet
1.187.5013.001.253.751.642.12
Betano
1.206.9013.501.313.451.752.02
BetVictor
1.157.0011.501.253.701.672.05

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
95.2%
Over 1.5 Goals
88.4%
Over 2.5 Goals
66.4%
Over 3.5 Goals
54%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XLos Angeles FC or Draw
89%1.03
12Los Angeles FC or Sporting Kansas City
86%1.09
X2Draw or Sporting Kansas City
25%4.56

Head to Head

Last 10 Meetings (Los Angeles FC leads 8-0)
8 Los Angeles FC2 Draw0 Sporting Kansas City
Jun 25
Los Angeles FC
3-1
Sporting Kansas City
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Mar 25
Sporting Kansas City
0-2
Los Angeles FC
Major League Soccer
Oct 24
Sporting Kansas City
0-3
Los Angeles FC
Major League Soccer
Sept 24
Los Angeles FC
3-1
Sporting Kansas City
US Open Cup
Mar 24
Los Angeles FC
0-0
Sporting Kansas City
Major League Soccer
Jun 23
Sporting Kansas City
1-2
Los Angeles FC
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May 23
Los Angeles FC
1-1
Sporting Kansas City
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Jul 22
Sporting Kansas City
0-2
Los Angeles FC
Major League Soccer
Apr 22
Los Angeles FC
3-1
Sporting Kansas City
Major League Soccer
Sept 21
Los Angeles FC
4-0
Sporting Kansas City
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In the last 10 matches between Los Angeles FC and Sporting Kansas City, Los Angeles FC has won 8 times, with 2 matches ending in a draw, while Sporting Kansas City has not secured a victory. The scorelines indicate a significant advantage for Los Angeles FC, with four matches featuring a margin of two or more goals. Sporting Kansas City has struggled to score, with only two draws and a low total of goals in their encounters. This record highlights a clear dominance by Los Angeles FC, making it over three years since Sporting Kansas City last managed to win against them.

Major League Soccer Standings

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPtsForm
1
Nashville SC
16123133112239
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1
Vancouver Whitecaps
15102337162132
LWLWD
2
Inter Miami
16104242301234
WWWWW
2
San Jose Earthquakes
16102434191532
LWLLD
3
Chicago Fire
1582529191026
LWWWL
3
Los Angeles FC
1793530181230
WWWLL
14
Austin
164572232-1017
WLLLD
15
Sporting Kansas City
1642101840-2214
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15
Philadelphia Union
1624102131-1010
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Venue Record

Current season at home / on the road
Los Angeles FCHome
6W1D2L
9 playedGF 18 · GA 92.11 pts/game
Sporting Kansas CityAway
2W0D6L
8 playedGF 7 · GA 250.75 pts/game

Key Statistics

2026 Season
Los Angeles FCSporting Kansas City
1.79Goals p.g.0.91
1.04Goals conceded p.g.2.09
50%Clean sheets13%
54%Win rate26%
2.82Avg goals in match3
1.21xG per game0.98
-0.25xGA per game-0.42
46%Possession %45%
4.0Shots on target / game4.4
5.3Corners per game3.9
Los Angeles FC
Recent Form

Los Angeles FC have won 10 of their last 16 matches at home, drawing 4 and losing 2. Their recent home fixtures include beat Los Angeles FC 3-0 and beat Los Angeles FC 1-0.

Overall, the wider run reads 15W 7D 6L from the last 28 games (54% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: Los Angeles FCAll competitions
18 Jul
Los Angeles Galaxy
0-3
Los Angeles FC
Major League Soccer
05 Jul
Los Angeles FC
3-0
El Salvador
Friendlies
25 May
Los Angeles FC
1-0
Seattle Sounders
Major League Soccer
18 May
Nashville SC
3-2
Los Angeles FC
Major League Soccer
14 May
St. Louis City
2-1
Los Angeles FC
Major League Soccer
11 May
Los Angeles FC
1-4
Houston Dynamo
Major League Soccer
15
Win
54%
7
Draw
25%
6
Lost
21%
Sporting Kansas City
Recent Form

Sporting Kansas City have won 2 of their last 9 matches on the road, drawing 0 and losing 7. Their recent away fixtures include lost to Sporting Kansas City 3-2 and beat Austin 1-2.

Overall, the wider run reads 6W 3D 14L from the last 23 games (26% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.

Match Results: Sporting Kansas CityAll competitions
17 Jul
St. Louis City
3-2
Sporting Kansas City
Major League Soccer
24 May
Sporting Kansas City
1-2
New York Red Bulls
Major League Soccer
17 May
Austin
1-2
Sporting Kansas City
Major League Soccer
14 May
Sporting Kansas City
3-1
Los Angeles Galaxy
Major League Soccer
10 May
Portland Timbers
6-0
Sporting Kansas City
Major League Soccer
02 May
Sporting Kansas City
1-1
Seattle Sounders
Major League Soccer
6
Win
26%
3
Draw
13%
14
Lost
61%

Lineups

📋

Lineups not yet announced

Starting lineups are usually confirmed approximately 1 hour before kick-off.

Unavailable Players

7 players

Los Angeles FC4

A. Boudri
Missing FixtureLeg Injury
Igor Jesus
Missing FixtureKnee Injury
S. Palencia
Missing FixtureGroin Injury
T. Tillman
QuestionableLeg Injury

Sporting Kansas City3

Diego Borges
Missing FixtureMuscle Injury
J. Reynolds
Missing FixtureMuscle Injury
T. Calheira
Missing FixtureAnkle Injury

Betting Strategy

High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.

High Probability
Los Angeles FC Win1.18 (75.2%)
Over 2.5 Goals1.27 (66.4%)
Value Bets
Under 2.5 Goals3.54 (33.6%)
Both Teams Score1.71 (54%)
BTTS No2.04 (46%)
Speculative
Draw7.00 (14.2%)
Sporting Kansas City Win12.84 (10.5%)

Yellow Card Prediction

The referee for this fixture has not been confirmed, so we are sitting this card market out.

Corner Prediction

Los Angeles FC have averaged 5.3 corners per match at home; Sporting Kansas City 3.9 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 5.6 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

Los Angeles FC have generated 1.21 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 54% of them. They put 4.0 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Los Angeles FC player to score or assist at 1.55 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
Both Teams to Score Yes

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The Daily Punt Analysis Team

Data-driven football predictions and betting tips

This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.

Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.