Main prediction: Atlanta United FC to win the clash
Alternative tip: double chance Atlanta United FC
Other market: over 10.5 corners
Atlanta United FC and Sporting KC face each other this 24/08 (Monday), at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, at 00:00, in the MLS 2026.
In their last 5 matches across all competitions, Atlanta United FC have won 2 time(s). Sporting KC have won 1. Atlanta United FC appear as favourites with a 56% chance on the betting platforms.
Check the teams' current form, where to watch the match, line-ups and the prediction for Atlanta United FC vs Sporting KC.
Prediction for Atlanta United FC vs Sporting KC
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Overview Atlanta United FC vs Sporting KC
Atlanta United FC are favourites, with odds of 1.78 and a 56% chance of winning. The direct head-to-head also leans towards Atlanta United Football Club, with 2 win(s) against 1 for Sporting KC. The odds for a Sporting Kansas City win are 5.128 and a draw is 4.85.
In the MLS, Atlanta United FC have 5 win(s), 3 draw(s) and 12 defeat(s), with 23 goal(s) scored and 35 conceded, having Aleksey Miranchuk as top scorer with 5 goal(s). Meanwhile, Sporting KC have 4 win(s), 3 draw(s) and 13 defeat(s), with 19 goal(s) scored and 49 conceded, and Dejan Joveljić as top scorer with 8 goal(s).
In the last 5 matches involving Atlanta United FC, all had over 2.5 goals.
Atlanta United FC have conceded goals in their last 15 matches in the competition.
In the last 4 matches involving Atlanta United FC, all had over 9.5 corners.
In the last 3 matches involving Atlanta United FC, the first half had 0 or 1 goal.
Sporting KC are winless in 4 matches in the competition.
In the last 3 matches involving Sporting KC, all had under 2.5 goals.
Sporting KC have conceded goals in their last 20 matches in the league.
Head-to-head between Atlanta United FC and Sporting KC
In 4 clashes, Atlanta United FC have the advantage over Sporting KC: 2 win(s) against 1 and 1 draw(s). The most recent was on 27/02/2022, in the MLS. Atlanta United FC won on that occasion.
The dominance in the head-to-head record is a factor that goes into the predictions for Atlanta United FC vs Sporting KC, but it does not define the result alone. The context of the tournament and each team's form weigh just as much as the record.
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Atlanta United FC: current form
Atlanta United FC have played 20 match(es) in the MLS.
See the team's performance in the MLS Soccer 2026:
5 win(s), 3 draw(s), 12 defeat(s)
Performance: 0.9 point(s) per match
23 goals scored (1.15 per match)
Top scorer: Aleksey Miranchuk (5 goal(s))
Sporting KC: current form
Meanwhile, Sporting KC are going through a difficult patch: 3 defeats in their last 5 matches across all competitions. The opponents need to respond.
See their specific numbers in the Major League Soccer:
4 win(s), 3 draw(s), 13 defeat(s)
Performance: 0.75 point(s) per match
19 goals scored (0.95 per match)
Top scorer: Dejan Joveljić (8 goal(s))
Atlanta United FC vs Sporting KC key players
In the MLS, Aleksey Miranchuk carries Atlanta United Football Club's attack with 5 goal(s).
The playmaker is Aleksey Miranchuk, leading in assists with 6. In the whole season, Aleksey Miranchuk has 5 goal(s).
On the other side, Dejan Joveljić is the name that frightens the most for The Wizards with 8 goal(s) in the MLS.
In terms of playmaking, Manuel García Alonso leads in assists with 4. In the whole season, Dejan Joveljić has accumulated 8 goal(s).
Atlanta United FC vs Sporting KC statistics in the MLS
Atlanta United FC have an average of 10.1 corners and 2.35 cards per match. Meanwhile, Sporting KC have 9.55 corners and 1.85 cards. See the numbers for Atlanta United FC vs Sporting KC in the table below.
Atlanta United FC
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W L L D |
1.4 |
| Home | W L W L L |
1.2 |
| Away | W L L D L |
0.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 25% | 33% | 18% |
| Goals | 2.9 | 3.11 | 2.73 |
| Scored | 1.15 | 1.44 | 0.91 |
| Conceded | 1.75 | 1.67 | 1.82 |
| Both Teams to Score | 65% | 78% | 55% |
| Without Conceding | 5% | 11% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 35% | 22% | 45% |
| 1st to Score | 30% | 33% | 27% |
|
xG
|
1.37 | 1.42 | 1.33 |
|
xGA
|
1.46 | 1.34 | 1.56 |
Sporting KC
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D L L L W |
0.8 |
| Home | D L W L W |
1.4 |
| Away | L L L W L |
0.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Goals | 3.4 | 3 | 3.8 |
| Scored | 0.95 | 1.2 | 0.7 |
| Conceded | 2.45 | 1.8 | 3.1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 60% | 80% | 40% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 40% | 20% | 60% |
| 1st to Score | 30% | 30% | 10% |
|
xG
|
1.16 | 1.31 | 1.01 |
|
xGA
|
1.8 | 1.7 | 1.9 |
More tips for Atlanta United FC vs Sporting KC
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Correct score prediction for Atlanta United FC vs Sporting KC
The favoritism in the odds points to Atlanta United FC. With the available data, we project a narrow win. Correct result: Atlanta United FC 1-0 Sporting KC. Predicting the exact score is difficult. The odds reflect this. Play with caution.
Where to watch Atlanta United FC vs Sporting KC
Check out where to watch the live match between Sporting KC and Atlanta United FC:
Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled
Predicted line-ups for Atlanta United FC and Sporting KC
The line-ups for Atlanta United FC vs Sporting KC in the MLS Soccer are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.
Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.
Atlanta United Football Club line-up
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1
Lucas Adrián Hoyos
Goalkeeper
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3
Elías Sotelo
Defender
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5
Stian Gregersen
Defender
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6
Júnior Alonso
Defender
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8
Tristan Muyumba Nkita
Midfielder
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10
Miguel Almirón
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16
Adrian Simons Gill
Midfielder
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22
Fafà Picault
Forward
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48
Cooper Sanchez
Midfielder
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55
Tomás Jacob
Defender
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59
Aleksey Miranchuk
The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.
Sporting Kansas City line-up
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4
Lasser Berg Johnsen
Midfielder
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7
Osvaldo Pedro Capemba
Forward
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8
Jacob Davis
Defender
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9
Dejan Joveljić
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11
Calvin Harris
Forward
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15
Jansen Miller
Defender
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18
Emir Karic
Defender
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19
Taylor Calheira
Forward
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22
Zohran Ludovic Bassong
Midfielder
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28
Wyatt Meyer
Defender
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30
Stefan Cleveland
Goalkeeper
The Sporting KC starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.
Match details for Atlanta United FC vs Sporting KC
Match: Atlanta United FC vs Sporting KC
Tournament: MLS Soccer 2026
Date: 24/08/2026
Time: 00:00 (Brasília time)
Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Broadcast: none scheduled
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