Main prediction: St. Louis City to win in regular time
Alternative tip: double chance St. Louis City
Other market: over 10.5 corners
Sporting KC and St. Louis City have a track record that never disappoints football fans.
The two teams meet this 20/08 (Thursday), at Children's Mercy Park (Blue Hell), at 01:00, 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 0.8 goals per match. Meanwhile, St. Louis City have won 4 time(s). St. Louis City have a 28% chance of winning according to the bookmakers.
See the probable line-ups, match details, where to watch and the prediction for Sporting KC vs St. Louis City.
Prediction for Sporting KC vs St. Louis City
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Overview Sporting KC vs St. Louis City
St. Louis City are favourites, with a 28% chance of winning according to the bookmakers. The odds for a St. Louis City Soccer Club win are at 2.06 and a draw at 4.56.
In the Major League Soccer, Sporting KC have 4 win(s), 2 draw(s) and 13 defeat(s), with 18 goal(s) scored and 48 conceded. The top scorer is Dejan Joveljić, with 8 goal(s). On the other side, St. Louis City have 8 win(s), 5 draw(s) and 6 defeat(s), with 27 goal(s) scored and 25 conceded. Marcel Hartel is the top scorer with 6 goal(s).
Sporting KC have conceded goals in all of their last 10 clashes against St. Louis City.
Sporting KC are winless in 3 matches in the competition.
Sporting KC have lost 3 matches in a row in the MLS.
Sporting KC have conceded goals in their last 19 matches in the competition.
In the last 4 matches involving Sporting KC, all had under 9.5 corners.
St. Louis City are unbeaten in 9 matches in the league.
Head-to-head between Sporting KC and St. Louis City
In 11 clashes between Sporting KC and St. Louis City, the record is balanced: 4 win(s) for each side and 3 draw(s). The most recent was on 17/07/2026, in the MLS. Score: St. Louis City 3-2 Sporting KC.
A head-to-head record without clear dominance makes the predictions for Sporting KC vs St. Louis City even more open and places each team's current form at the centre of the analysis.
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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), 2 draw(s), 13 defeat(s)
Performance: 0.74 point(s) per match
18 goals scored (0.95 per match)
Top scorer: Dejan Joveljić (8 goal(s))
St. Louis City: current form
On the other side, St. Louis City also arrive in attacking rhythm: an average of 2.2 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions.
Follow their performance in the MLS:
8 win(s), 5 draw(s), 6 defeat(s)
Performance: 1.53 point(s) per match
27 goals scored (1.42 per match)
Top scorer: Marcel Hartel (6 goal(s))
Sporting KC vs St. Louis City key players
In the MLS, Dejan Joveljić carries Sporting Kansas City's attack with 8 goal(s).
The playmaker is Manuel García Alonso, leading in assists with 4. In the whole season, Dejan Joveljić has 8 goal(s).
On the other side, Marcel Hartel is the name that frightens the most for The Lou with 6 goal(s) in the MLS.
In terms of playmaking, Simon Becher leads in assists with 4. In the whole season, Marcel Hartel has accumulated 6 goal(s).
Sporting KC vs St. Louis City statistics in the MLS
Sporting KC have an average of 9.47 corners and 1.84 cards per match. Meanwhile, St. Louis City have 10.42 corners and 2.05 cards. See the numbers for Sporting KC vs St. Louis City in the table below.
Sporting KC
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L L W L |
0.6 |
| Home | L W L W D |
1.4 |
| Away | L L L W L |
0.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 21% | 22% | 20% |
| Goals | 3.47 | 3.11 | 3.8 |
| Scored | 0.95 | 1.22 | 0.7 |
| Conceded | 2.53 | 1.89 | 3.1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 58% | 78% | 40% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 42% | 22% | 60% |
| 1st to Score | 21% | 33% | 10% |
|
xG
|
1.13 | 1.26 | 1.01 |
|
xGA
|
1.85 | 1.8 | 1.9 |
St. Louis City
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D W W W |
2.6 |
| Home | D W W W W |
2.6 |
| Away | W W D W L |
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 42% | 56% | 30% |
| Goals | 2.74 | 2.89 | 2.6 |
| Scored | 1.42 | 1.78 | 1.1 |
| Conceded | 1.32 | 1.11 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 63% | 67% | 60% |
| Without Conceding | 16% | 22% | 10% |
| Failed To Score | 21% | 11% | 30% |
| 1st to Score | 21% | 56% | 40% |
|
xG
|
1.63 | 1.87 | 1.41 |
|
xGA
|
1.25 | 1.06 | 1.42 |
More tips for Sporting KC vs St. Louis City
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Correct score prediction for Sporting KC vs St. Louis City
St. Louis City are the favourites in the odds in this clash. With the available data, we project a narrow win. Probable score: Sporting KC 0-1 St. Louis City. The correct result is the market with the highest variance. Bet with awareness.
Where to watch Sporting KC vs St. Louis City
Check out where to watch the live match between St. Louis City and Sporting KC:
Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled
Predicted line-ups for Sporting KC and St. Louis City
The line-ups for Sporting KC vs St. Louis City 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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5
Or Blorian
Defender
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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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18
Emir Karic
Defender
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20
Kwaku Agyabeng
Midfielder
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22
Zohran Ludovic Bassong
Midfielder
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30
Stefan Cleveland
Goalkeeper
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93
Magomed Suleymanov
Forward
The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.
St. Louis City Soccer Club line-up
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1
Roman Bürki
Goalkeeper
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5
Lukas MacNaughton
Defender
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6
Conrad Wallem
Midfielder
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8
Chris Durkin
Midfielder
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10
Eduard Löwen
Midfielder
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11
Simon Becher
Forward
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14
Tomas Totland
Defender
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21
Dante Polvara
Midfielder
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24
Daniel Edelman
Midfielder
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32
Timo Baumgartl
Defender
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77
Sang-Bin Jeong
Forward
The St. Louis City starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.
Match details for Sporting KC vs St. Louis City
Match: Sporting KC vs St. Louis City
Tournament: MLS Soccer 2026
Date: 20/08/2026
Time: 01:00 (Brasília time)
Venue: Children's Mercy Park (Blue Hell)
Broadcast: none scheduled
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