Main prediction: Philadelphia Union to win in regular time
Alternative tip: double chance Philadelphia Union
Other market: over 10.5 corners
Sporting KC and Philadelphia Union have a track record that never disappoints football fans.
The two teams meet this 20/09 (Sunday), at Children's Mercy Park (Blue Hell), at 01:30, and the MLS 2026 gets another chapter of this rivalry.
In their last 5 across all competitions, Sporting KC have won 1 time(s) and score 1.6 goals per match. Meanwhile, Philadelphia Union have won 4 time(s). Philadelphia Union have a 56.18% chance of winning according to the bookmakers.
See the probable line-ups, match details, where to watch and the prediction for Sporting KC vs Philadelphia Union.
Prediction for Sporting KC vs Philadelphia Union
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Overview Sporting KC vs Philadelphia Union
Philadelphia Union go in as favourites, with odds of 1.78 and a 56.18% chance of winning. The track record reinforces this, with 7 win(s) for Philadelphia Union against 7 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 5 win(s), 3 draw(s) and 16 defeat(s), with 26 goal(s) scored and 59 conceded. The top scorer is Dejan Joveljić, with 10 goal(s). On the other side, Philadelphia Union have 9 win(s), 6 draw(s) and 10 defeat(s), with 46 goal(s) scored and 39 conceded. Milan Iloski is the top scorer with 12 goal(s).
Sporting KC are unbeaten against Philadelphia Union in 3 matches.
In the last 4 matches involving Sporting KC, all had over 2.5 goals.
Sporting KC have conceded goals in their last 24 matches in the competition.
Philadelphia Union are unbeaten in 10 matches in the league.
Head-to-head between Sporting KC and Philadelphia Union
In 20 clashes, Philadelphia Union have the advantage over Sporting KC: 7 win(s) against 6 and 7 draw(s). The most recent was on 03/03/2024, in the MLS, the match score was: Sporting KC 1-1 Philadelphia Union.
This data can contextualise the predictions for Sporting KC vs Philadelphia Union, 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: 3 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:
5 win(s), 3 draw(s), 16 defeat(s)
Performance: 0.75 point(s) per match
26 goals scored (1.08 per match)
Top scorer: Dejan Joveljić (10 goal(s))
Philadelphia Union: current form
On the other side, Philadelphia Union also arrive in attacking rhythm: an average of 3.2 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions.
Follow their performance in the MLS:
9 win(s), 6 draw(s), 10 defeat(s)
Performance: 1.32 point(s) per match
46 goals scored (1.84 per match)
Top scorer: Milan Iloski (12 goal(s))
Sporting KC vs Philadelphia Union 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, Milan Iloski is the name that frightens the most for The Zolos with 12 goal(s) in the MLS.
In terms of playmaking, Francis Westfield leads in assists with 6. In the whole season, Milan Iloski has accumulated 12 goal(s).
Sporting KC vs Philadelphia Union statistics in the MLS
Sporting KC have an average of 9.71 corners and 1.83 cards per match. Philadelphia Union have 9.52 corners and 2.6 cards. The statistics for Sporting KC vs Philadelphia Union are in the table below.
Sporting KC
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L L L D |
0.8 |
| Home | W L D L W |
1.4 |
| Away | L L L L L |
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 21% | 25% | 17% |
| Goals | 3.54 | 3.08 | 4 |
| Scored | 1.08 | 1.25 | 0.92 |
| Conceded | 2.46 | 1.83 | 3.08 |
| Both Teams to Score | 63% | 75% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 38% | 25% | 50% |
| 1st to Score | 25% | 33% | 17% |
|
xG
|
1.23 | 1.32 | 1.13 |
|
xGA
|
1.79 | 1.76 | 1.82 |
Philadelphia Union
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W W W D |
2.6 |
| Home | W W D W W |
2.6 |
| Away | W W D W L |
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 36% | 42% | 31% |
| Goals | 3.4 | 2.5 | 4.23 |
| Scored | 1.84 | 1.58 | 2.08 |
| Conceded | 1.56 | 0.92 | 2.15 |
| Both Teams to Score | 64% | 50% | 77% |
| Without Conceding | 24% | 42% | 8% |
| Failed To Score | 20% | 25% | 15% |
| 1st to Score | 25% | 42% | 46% |
|
xG
|
1.83 | 1.97 | 1.69 |
|
xGA
|
1.07 | 0.85 | 1.28 |
More tips for Sporting KC vs Philadelphia Union
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Correct score prediction for Sporting KC vs Philadelphia Union
Philadelphia Union are the favourites in the odds in this clash. With the available data, we project a narrow win. Probable score: Sporting KC 0-1 Philadelphia Union. The correct result is the market with the highest variance. Bet with awareness.
Where to watch Sporting KC vs Philadelphia Union
Check out where to watch the live match between Philadelphia Union and Sporting KC:
Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled
Predicted line-ups for Sporting KC and Philadelphia Union
The line-ups for Sporting KC vs Philadelphia Union 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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11
André Silva
Forward
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13
Justin Reynolds
Defender
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14
Calvin Harris
Forward
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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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28
Wyatt Meyer
Defender
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30
Stefan Cleveland
Goalkeeper
The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.
Philadelphia Union line-up
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4
Jovan Lukić
Midfielder
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6
Cavan Sullivan
Midfielder
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9
Bruno Damiani
Forward
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10
Milan Iloski
Forward
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18
Andre Blake
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19
Indiana Vassilev
Forward
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21
Danley Jean Jacques
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26
Nathan Harriel
Defender
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27
Kai Wagner
Defender
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39
Francis Westfield
Defender
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44
Neil Pierre
Defender
The Philadelphia Union starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.
Match details for Sporting KC vs Philadelphia Union
Match: Sporting KC vs Philadelphia Union
Tournament: MLS Soccer 2026
Date: 20/09/2026
Time: 01:30 (Brasília time)
Venue: Children's Mercy Park (Blue Hell)
Broadcast: none scheduled
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