St. Louis City and Sporting KC face each other on Friday 07.17.2026, at 01:30 (UK Time), in a MLS 2026 match. The game will take place at St. Louis City's home ground, the Citypark (The Lou).
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between St. Louis City Soccer Club and Sporting Kansas City, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for St. Louis City vs Sporting KC
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St. Louis City preview
St. Louis City heads into the match with the following record in the MLS: in 14 matches, St. Louis City Soccer Club secured 4 victories, 4 draws, and 6 losses, maintaining an average of 1.14 points per game.
Taking a broader look at The Lou's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 4 victories so far.
St. Louis City has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 16 goals, of which 16 were scored in the MLS, resulting in an average of 1.14 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Marcel Hartel, who has found the back of the net 3 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Simon Becher has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, St. Louis City has conceded 20 goals in the MLS (an average of 1.43 per game) and 20 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.43 per match in the 2026 campaign.
Sporting KC preview
Sporting KC comes into the game with 14 matches played so far in the MLS. They have secured 3 victories, 2 draws, and 9 losses, maintaining an average of 0.79 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 3 wins, 2 draws, and 9 losses.
Sporting Kansas City's attack has been highly effective, scoring 14 goals during this period. Of that total, 14 were netted in the MLS, with an average of 1 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.
The Wizards's offensive system is led by Dejan Joveljić, the team's top scorer this season. The serbian forward has found the back of the net 6 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Manuel García Alonso. The midfielder has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 36 goals with an average of 2.57 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 36 goals in 14 matches, averaging 2.57 per match.
Head to head: St. Louis City vs Sporting KC
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
St. Louis City
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D W W L |
2 |
| Home | W W L W L |
1.8 |
| Away | D W L L D |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 29% | 50% | 13% |
| Goals | 2.57 | 3 | 2.25 |
| Scored | 1.14 | 1.83 | 0.63 |
| Conceded | 1.43 | 1.17 | 1.63 |
| Both Teams to Score | 57% | 67% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 14% | 17% | 13% |
| Failed To Score | 29% | 17% | 38% |
| 1st to Score | 36% | 50% | 25% |
|
xG
|
1.5 | 1.73 | 1.32 |
|
xGA
|
1.37 | 1.17 | 1.52 |
Sporting KC
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W W L D |
1.4 |
| Home | L W D L L |
0.8 |
| Away | W L L L L |
0.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 21% | 14% | 29% |
| Goals | 3.57 | 3.29 | 3.86 |
| Scored | 1 | 1.29 | 0.71 |
| Conceded | 2.57 | 2 | 3.14 |
| Both Teams to Score | 64% | 86% | 43% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 36% | 14% | 57% |
| 1st to Score | 36% | 29% | 14% |
|
xG
|
1.14 | 1.28 | 1 |
|
xGA
|
1.84 | 1.78 | 1.9 |
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