Atlanta United vs Sporting Kansas City Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 23 Aug 2026
Atlanta United vs Sporting Kansas City Predictions
Atlanta can deliver the goods when it comes to Full-Time Result betting and we’ll back them with confidence against Sporting KC. The odds of -149 look attractive when it comes to the home team.
This Atlanta vs Sporting KC betting analysis delivers a full overview of our main match prediction, alongside our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
Atlanta United vs Sporting Kansas City Preview
Atlanta United welcome Sporting Kansas City to Mercedes-Benz Stadium, with kick-off set for 19:00 on Sunday 23 August.
Atlanta United have won two league games on the spin, triumphing 2-1 in their previous MLS encounter. This was on their travels against Minnesota United at Allianz Field. The Five Stripes had 47% of possession and three shots on target, with Tomas Jacob and Tristan Muyumba scoring one goal apiece.
Sporting Kansas City drew 1-1 in their previous game. This was at home against St. Louis City at Children's Mercy Park.
H2H: United Won Last H2H Encounter
Atlanta overcame Sporting at home when the teams last played. It was a 3-1 scoreline at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
| MLS | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 |  Atlanta United |
28 | 7 | 6 | 15 | 33 | 48 | -15 | 33:48 | 27 |
| 30 |  Sporting KC |
28 | 6 | 4 | 18 | 35 | 68 | -33 | 35:68 | 22 |
3 wins, 5 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 4.1 shots on goal and 13.0 attempts. Atlanta have had 47.3% possession and 4.1 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 1.8 goals from 5.0 shots on goal and 13.3 attempts, while being awarded 5.2 corners.
Tristan Muyumba and Miguel Almiron are the leading goalscorers with 3, while Ajani Fortune has 2. Leading assistor is Aleksey Miranchuk with 6.
Sporting KC have 3 victories, 6 defeats and 1 draw, with an average of 1.1 goals from 4.5 shots on goal and 10.3 attempts. There’s been an average of 38.6% possession, 3.4 corners awarded and 4.6 corners against, while they’ve conceded 2.3 goals from 4.8 shots on goal and 13.3 attempts.
Calvin Harris and Dejan Joveljic top the team’s scoring charts on 3 goals, with Manu Garcia on 2. Manu Garcia has been the chief assist maker in the previous 10 games with 3.
Confirmed Lineups
Atlanta United confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Lucas Hoyos (GK), Tomas Jacob, Paulo Diaz, Junior Alonso, Elias Baez, Cooper Sanchez, Adrian Gill, Aleksey Miranchuk, Tristan Muyumba, Miguel Almiron, Fabrice Picault.
Sporting KC confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Stefan Cleveland (GK), Jacob Davis, Moises Mosquera, Wyatt Meyer, Emir Karic, Capita, Lasse Berg Johnsen, Zorhan Bassong, Calvin Harris, Magomed-Shapi Suleymanov, Taylor Calheira.
Main Match Prediction
Atlanta have the capability of securing a victory when they line up in this MLS game. For this reason, we are going to take betting odds of -149 with a large degree of confidence.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
Team news can have a significant impact on the betting odds, and we factor this in alongside recent form and the latest MLS stats when making our football predictions.
If you go by the best football betting sites, our pick has a 59.9% chance of delivering a return. However, our research has found that the actual probability is between 65-70%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.
The Asian Handicap provide a range of alternatives when it comes to backing United. There’s a chance to get bigger odds if you think that a sizeable win can be achieved.
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Correct Score Prediction
3
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1
Sporting KC
Let’s take a chance on the +800 available that Atlanta secure a 3-1 victory. There’s a nice potential return waiting if we’re able to predict the correct score.
Player Prop Picks
Stian Gregersen (Atlanta) is available to finish with at least one shot on goal at +240. It’s all about backing him at attractive odds when it comes to the Shots on Target market.
Aleksei Miranchuk (Atlanta) has registered four goals in his past ten MLS home matches. We’ll throw a dart at +160 for this Anytime Goalscorer wager as the betting odds look pretty attractive.
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Corners Prediction
Sporting KC have failed to cover the 3.5 corners line in five straight games, while Atlanta have let the opposition have an average of 4.60 corners in their last 5 home matches. We can use these numbers for our gain, with odds of -108 that Sporting come up short when it comes to the Team Corners line.
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Bet Builder Tips
Our same-game multi picks are Atlanta on the Full-Time Result, three or more goals to be scored along with Stian Gregersen (Atlanta) to finish with one or more shots on target.
The bet builder route is a great one for football fans requiring a tailored same-game multi on a match. You can forecast specific things to happen and enjoy larger odds compared to betting a single. The odds multiply for each leg.
Atlanta United vs Sporting Kansas City Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
For this MLS encounter, the bookmakers have Atlanta United as the -143 favourites to win. This therefore implies that they have a 59% chance of triumphing. Sporting Kansas City are the +335 outsiders, with the draw being a different option which could yield dividends.
If Atlanta at -0.75 beat Sporting by one goal, then you get a win with half your stake and the other half refunded. A victory by 2+ goals means a full payout at Asian Handicap odds of -118.
Over 2.5 Goals is the market leader and that means three or more goals are predicted. Punters anticipating that both teams will find the net are able to land -200 for the BTTS Yes option.
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There is +155 available that Miguel Almirón finds the net at any stage. He is available at +450 to register the first goal which makes him favourite.
Stats: Last 10 MLS matches only.
Atlanta have managed five losses, three victories and two draws in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 1.40 goals per game and conceding 1.60.
Sporting KC are on a three game losing streak on the road. Raphael Wicky's side have eight losses and two victories in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 0.70 goals per game and conceding 3.10.
The past meeting at Mercedes-Benz Stadium saw Atlanta defeat Sporting 3-1.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta United Home Stats |
3-2-5 | 3.00 | 1.40 | 1.60 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 2 | |
| Sporting Kansas City Away Stats |
2-0-8 | 3.80 | 0.70 | 3.10 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 6 | |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
Atlanta United League Stats
Sporting KC League Stats
- 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 3 wins, 6 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins and 8 defeats in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 2.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.70 goals scored and 3.10 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.80 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 9 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.10 corners awarded and 5.20 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.60 corners awarded and 4.80 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 9.30 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.40 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 3.40 corners awarded and 4.60 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.10 corners awarded and 6.60 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 8.00 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.70 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 8 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 47.30% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 52.60% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 38.60% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 43.90% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Atlanta United this season are Aleksey Miranchuk (5), Tristan Muyumba (4), Miguel Almiron (3)
- Top Assistors for Atlanta United this season are Aleksey Miranchuk (6), Miguel Almiron (3), Elias Baez (2)
Atlanta United vs Sporting Kansas City Lineups & Team News
Check the Atlanta vs Sporting team news before you place your bets. We’ll keep you posted with predicted and confirmed lineups for the MLS and all current injury news.
Atlanta United Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Sporting KC Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
Atlanta United Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Sporting KC Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
Atlanta United Substitutes
- 2Ronald Hernandez
- 4Enea Mihaj
- 5Stian Gregersen
- 7Steven Alzate
- 19Sergio Santos
- 20Luke Brennan
- 28Will Reilly
- 42Jayden Hibbert
- 47Matthew Edwards
Sporting KC Substitutes
- 1John Pulskamp
- 2Ian James
- 13Justin Reynolds
- 15Jansen Miller
- 16Jacob Bartlett
- 17Stephen Afrifa
- 20Kwaku Agyabeng
- 57Diego Borges
- 99Jayden Reid
Previous Atlanta United Lineups
Previous Sporting KC Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Atlanta United Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Gerardo Martino
Sporting KC Player Stats & Squad
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 28 | 19 | 6 | 3 | 59:22 | 63 |
| 2 | Vancouver | 28 | 15 | 6 | 7 | 61:30 | 51 |
| 3 | St. Louis | 28 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 54:38 | 50 |
| 4 | Inter Miami | 28 | 13 | 10 | 5 | 68:50 | 49 |
| 5 | Chicago Fire | 28 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 51:40 | 48 |
| 6 | FC Dallas | 28 | 13 | 8 | 7 | 52:45 | 47 |
| 7 | NE Revolution | 28 | 14 | 4 | 10 | 45:39 | 46 |
| 8 | Charlotte FC | 28 | 13 | 7 | 8 | 50:40 | 46 |
| 9 | SJ Earthquakes | 28 | 13 | 7 | 8 | 50:40 | 46 |
| 10 | Houston Dynamo | 28 | 13 | 6 | 9 | 36:34 | 45 |
| 11 | Philadelphia | 28 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 56:45 | 42 |
| 12 | Los Angeles FC | 29 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 44:31 | 42 |
| 13 | Seattle Sounders | 28 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 38:35 | 41 |
| 14 | Colorado Rapids | 28 | 11 | 4 | 13 | 39:39 | 37 |
| 15 | Orlando City | 28 | 11 | 4 | 13 | 51:66 | 37 |
| 16 | NY Red Bulls | 28 | 10 | 6 | 12 | 38:52 | 36 |
| 17 | FC Cincinnati | 27 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 58:65 | 36 |
| 18 | LA Galaxy | 29 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 39:50 | 36 |
| 19 | Portland Timbers | 28 | 9 | 6 | 13 | 51:54 | 33 |
| 20 | NYCFC | 28 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 42:38 | 33 |
| 21 | Real Salt Lake | 28 | 9 | 5 | 14 | 41:46 | 32 |
| 22 | San Diego | 28 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 48:51 | 32 |
| 23 | Toronto FC | 28 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 41:52 | 32 |
| 24 | Austin FC | 28 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 36:51 | 31 |
| 25 | Minnesota Utd | 28 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 42:51 | 30 |
| 26 | D.C. United | 27 | 6 | 12 | 9 | 34:46 | 30 |
| 27 | Columbus Crew | 28 | 8 | 5 | 15 | 41:46 | 29 |
| 28 | Atlanta United | 28 | 7 | 6 | 15 | 33:48 | 27 |
| 29 | CF Montréal | 28 | 6 | 6 | 16 | 35:56 | 24 |
| 30 | Sporting KC | 28 | 6 | 4 | 18 | 35:68 | 22 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 14 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 41:12 | 40 |
| 2 | St. Louis | 14 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 34:19 | 30 |
| 3 | Vancouver | 15 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 35:14 | 29 |
| 4 | Colorado Rapids | 14 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 26:13 | 29 |
| 5 | NE Revolution | 14 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 26:16 | 29 |
| 6 | Charlotte FC | 15 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 29:16 | 28 |
| 7 | Chicago Fire | 14 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 27:16 | 28 |
| 8 | Los Angeles FC | 14 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 26:12 | 27 |
| 9 | Houston Dynamo | 14 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 17:12 | 27 |
| 10 | Real Salt Lake | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 27:20 | 26 |
| 11 | Orlando City | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 26:19 | 26 |
| 12 | Philadelphia | 14 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 25:14 | 25 |
| 13 | FC Cincinnati | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 34:24 | 24 |
| 14 | Portland Timbers | 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 31:25 | 24 |
| 15 | Seattle Sounders | 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 23:20 | 24 |
| 16 | FC Dallas | 13 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 25:20 | 23 |
| 17 | Toronto FC | 15 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 31:29 | 23 |
| 18 | Inter Miami | 14 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 39:26 | 22 |
| 19 | San Diego | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 32:24 | 21 |
| 20 | SJ Earthquakes | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 25:22 | 21 |
| 21 | Columbus Crew | 14 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 19:16 | 20 |
| 22 | LA Galaxy | 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 18:18 | 20 |
| 23 | Austin FC | 14 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 20:19 | 18 |
| 24 | NY Red Bulls | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 22:27 | 18 |
| 25 | CF Montréal | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 19:18 | 17 |
| 26 | D.C. United | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 18:25 | 17 |
| 27 | NYCFC | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 26:21 | 16 |
| 28 | Atlanta United | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 20:26 | 14 |
| 29 | Minnesota Utd | 14 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 16:18 | 13 |
| 30 | Sporting KC | 14 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 21:29 | 13 |
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