Main prediction: Los Angeles to win in regular time
Alternative tip: double chance Los Angeles
Other market: over 10.5 corners
The MLS 2026 renews a clash that has history. Sporting KC and Los Angeles meet again this 13/09 (Sunday), at Children's Mercy Park (Blue Hell), at 01:30.
In their last 5 clashes in the leagues they participate in, Sporting KC have won 0 time(s) and score 1 goals per match. Meanwhile, Los Angeles have won 1. Los Angeles lead the betting with a 58.82% chance of winning.
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Prediction for Sporting KC vs Los Angeles
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Overview Sporting KC vs Los Angeles
Los Angeles go in as favourites, with odds of 1.7 and a 58.82% chance of winning. The track record reinforces this, with 11 win(s) for Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) against 11 for Sporting Kansas City. The odds for a home win are {team_a_odds} and a draw is {draw_odds}.
In the Major League Soccer, Sporting KC have 4 win(s), 3 draw(s) and 16 defeat(s), with 23 goal(s) scored and 58 conceded. The top scorer is Dejan Joveljić, with 10 goal(s). On the other side, Los Angeles have 11 win(s), 7 draw(s) and 7 defeat(s), with 40 goal(s) scored and 24 conceded. Denis Bouanga is the top scorer with 12 goal(s).
Sporting KC are unbeaten against Los Angeles in 10 matches.
Sporting KC have conceded goals in all of their last 4 clashes against Los Angeles.
Sporting KC are winless in 7 matches in the competition.
Sporting KC have lost 3 matches in a row in the MLS.
In the last 3 matches involving Sporting KC, all had over 2.5 goals.
Sporting KC have conceded goals in their last 23 matches in the competition.
In the last 3 matches involving Sporting KC, all had under 9.5 corners.
Los Angeles are unbeaten in 4 matches in the league.
In the last 4 matches involving Los Angeles, all had over 9.5 corners.
Sporting KC have won the last 4 matches against Los Angeles.
Head-to-head between Sporting KC and Los Angeles
In 17 clashes, Los Angeles have the advantage over Sporting KC: 11 win(s) against 4 and 2 draw(s). The most recent was on 26/07/2026, in the MLS, the match score was: Los Angeles 4-0 Sporting KC.
This data can contextualise the predictions for Sporting KC vs Los Angeles, but it guarantees nothing. Each team's form must be taken into account.
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Sporting KC: current form
Sporting KC are going through a difficult patch: 4 defeats in their last 5 matches across all competitions. A positive result here would be important to restore confidence.
See the numbers in the Major League Soccer 2026:
4 win(s), 3 draw(s), 16 defeat(s)
Performance: 0.65 point(s) per match
23 goals scored (1 per match)
Top scorer: Dejan Joveljić (10 goal(s))
Los Angeles: current form
For the visitors, Los Angeles have played 25 match(es) in the MLS Soccer.
See their performance:
11 win(s), 7 draw(s), 7 defeat(s)
Performance: 1.6 point(s) per match
40 goals scored (1.6 per match)
Top scorer: Denis Bouanga (12 goal(s))
Sporting KC vs Los Angeles key players
In the MLS, Dejan Joveljić carries Sporting Kansas City's attack with 10 goal(s).
The playmaker is Manuel García Alonso, leading in assists with 4. In the whole season, Dejan Joveljić has 10 goal(s).
On the other side, Denis Bouanga is the name that frightens the most for The Black & Gold with 12 goal(s) in the MLS.
In terms of playmaking, Heung-Min Son leads in assists with 9. In the whole season, Denis Bouanga has accumulated 12 goal(s).
Sporting KC vs Los Angeles statistics in the MLS
Sporting KC have an average of 9.31 corners and 1.83 cards per match. Los Angeles have 11.24 corners and 1.72 cards. The statistics for Sporting KC vs Los Angeles are in the table below.
Sporting KC
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L L D L |
0.2 |
| Home | L D L W L |
0.8 |
| Away | L L L L L |
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 17% | 18% | 17% |
| Goals | 3.52 | 3 | 4 |
| Scored | 1 | 1.09 | 0.92 |
| Conceded | 2.52 | 1.91 | 3.08 |
| Both Teams to Score | 61% | 73% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 39% | 27% | 50% |
| 1st to Score | 22% | 27% | 17% |
|
xG
|
1.19 | 1.26 | 1.13 |
|
xGA
|
1.76 | 1.7 | 1.82 |
Los Angeles
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D D D L |
1.2 |
| Home | W D L W W |
2 |
| Away | D D L D W |
1.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 44% | 62% | 25% |
| Goals | 2.56 | 2.77 | 2.33 |
| Scored | 1.6 | 1.92 | 1.25 |
| Conceded | 0.96 | 0.85 | 1.08 |
| Both Teams to Score | 40% | 31% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 52% | 62% | 42% |
| Failed To Score | 20% | 15% | 25% |
| 1st to Score | 22% | 62% | 42% |
|
xG
|
1.59 | 1.68 | 1.5 |
|
xGA
|
1.45 | 1.39 | 1.52 |
More tips for Sporting KC vs Los Angeles
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Correct score prediction for Sporting KC vs Los Angeles
Los Angeles are the favourites in the odds in this clash. With the available data, we project a narrow win. Probable score: Sporting KC 0-1 Los Angeles. The correct result is the market with the highest variance. Bet with awareness.
Where to watch Sporting KC vs Los Angeles
Check out where to watch the live match between Los Angeles and Sporting KC:
Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled
Predicted line-ups for Sporting KC and Los Angeles
The line-ups for Sporting KC vs Los Angeles 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.
Sporting Kansas City line-up
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3
Moisés Mosquera
Defender
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4
Lasser Berg Johnsen
Midfielder
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5
Or Blorian
Defender
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7
Osvaldo Pedro Capemba
Forward
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11
André Silva
Forward
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13
Justin Reynolds
Defender
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17
Stephen Afrifa
Forward
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18
Emir Karic
Defender
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19
Taylor Calheira
Forward
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20
Kwaku Agyabeng
Midfielder
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30
Stefan Cleveland
Goalkeeper
The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.
Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) line-up
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1
Hugo Lloris
Goalkeeper
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7
Heung-Min Son
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18
Jacob Shaffelburg
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22
Jude Terry
Midfielder
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23
Yevgen Cheberko
Defender
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24
Ryan Hollingshead
Defender
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33
Aaron Long
Defender
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45
Kenny Nielsen
Defender
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66
Mathieu Choiniere
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91
Nkosi Burgess
Defender
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99
Denis Bouanga
Forward
The Los Angeles starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.
Match details for Sporting KC vs Los Angeles
Match: Sporting KC vs Los Angeles
Tournament: MLS Soccer 2026
Date: 13/09/2026
Time: 01:30 (Brasília time)
Venue: Children's Mercy Park (Blue Hell)
Broadcast: none scheduled
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