Minnesota United will host Sporting Kansas City (Sporting KC) at Allianz Field in MLS Western Conference action on Wednesday. The visitors are at the bottom of the standings, winning just six of their 31 games. The Loons have not fared much better with eight wins and are third from the bottom in the league table.
The hosts are unbeaten in their last four league games, although three of those have ended in draws. They faced Houston Dynamo last week and were held to a scoreless stalemate.
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The Wizards, meanwhile, are winless in their last five games, suffering four defeats. They hosted Austin in their previous outing and fell to a 2-1 defeat. Stephen Afrifa broke the deadlock in the 55th minute to give them the lead, but Myrto Uzuni’s brace helped Austin complete a comeback.
Minnesota United vs Sporting KC head-to-head stats and key numbers
- The two teams have squared off 28 times in all competitions. The visitors have a narrow 13-10 lead in wins, and five games have ended in draws.
- Six of the last seven meetings between them have produced over 2.5 goals.
- They last met in July, and Sporting recorded a 2-1 home triumph, their first win against the hosts since 2023.
- Sporting KC have conceded at least three goals in three of their last four league games.
- The Loons have scored at least two goals in five of their last seven games.
- The visitors have the worst defensive record in MLS this season, conceding 77 goals, 22 more than Minnesota.
- The Wizards have lost seven of their last eight MLS away games, conceding 21 goals in that period.
Minnesota United vs Sporting KC prediction
The Loons have won just one of their last 10 league games, although that triumph was registered at home earlier this month. Interestingly, they have scored at least two goals in five of their last six meetings against the visitors and will look to continue that run here.
The Wizards are on a three-game losing streak, conceding nine goals, which is cause for concern. Notably, they have scored one goal each in five of their last seven away games in this fixture, while failing to score in the other two.
While both teams have endured a poor run of form recently, considering Minnesota’s home advantage and home record in this fixture, we back them to secure a narrow win.
Prediction: Minnesota United 2-1 Sporting KC
Minnesota United vs Sporting KC betting tips
Tip 1: Minnesota United to win
Tip 2: Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3: Both teams to score – Yes
Edited by Shubham Dupare
