D.C. United vs Sporting Kansas City Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 08 Mar 2025

United Look the Smart Pick

We believe that United will get the better of Sporting KC and the favourites are excellent value at -111. The Full-Time Result odds look really attractive and we’re confident of landing a return here.

Sporting Beat United in their Last H2H Battle

D.C. United played Chicago Fire on their travels in their last game. It was a 2-2 draw at Soldier Field. The Black-and-Red had most of the ball recording 57% possession and six shots on target, while Christian Benteke and Jacob Murrell scored one goal apiece.

Sporting Kansas City have been defeated in back-to-back games. They were recently beaten at home to San Jose Earthquakes by a 2-1 scoreline at Children's Mercy Park. Peter Vermes' side racked up three shots on goal and enjoyed 64% possession, with Dejan Joveljic finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

These two teams last met at Children's Mercy Park, with Sporting claiming the home win. Beating United by a 3-0 scoreline.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
24	Sporting KC	25	6	6	13	36	47	-11	36:47	24
29	D.C. United	26	4	7	15	22	51	-29	22:51	19

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4 wins, 2 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.8 goals from 5.7 shots on goal and 11.2 attempts. United have had 48.0% possession and 5.8 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 2.0 goals from 5.0 shots on goal and 8.8 attempts, while being awarded 4.6 corners.

Christian Benteke leads the way with 8 goals, Gabriel Pirani has 4, with Jacob Murrell and two others on 1. Gabriel Pirani, Aaron Herrera and Jacob Murrell have racked up the most assists with 2 each.

Sporting KC have 2 victories, 7 defeats and 1 draw, with an average of 1.1 goals from 4.6 shots on goal and 10.0 attempts. There’s been an average of 51.0% possession, 6.0 corners awarded and 4.5 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.7 goals from 3.1 shots on goal and 7.4 attempts.

Alan Pulido has landed 3 goals, Erik Thommy 2, with Dejan Joveljic and two others scoring 1. Jacob Davis and Stephen Afrifa have been the top assists providers with 2 in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

D.C. United confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Jun-Hong Kim (GK), Aaron Herrera, Lucas Bartlett, Kye Rowles, David Schnegg, Hosei Kijima, Boris Enow, Jared Stroud, Gabriel Pirani, Peglow, Christian Benteke.

Sporting KC confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): John Pulskamp (GK), Jacob Davis, Dany Rosero, Joaquin Fernandez, Logan Ndenbe, Zorhan Bassong, Nemanja Radoja, Magomed-Shapi Suleymanov, Manu Garcia, Erik Thommy, Dejan Joveljic.

D.C. United vs Sporting Kansas City Prediction & Betting Tips

It’s great to get attractive odds of -111 for a home win in this MLS encounter. We think that United will have the upper hand and this could be the best way of getting value.

We study the form as a first port of call and also make sure we’re across any injuries before making any football picks. Then it’s a case of understanding the sort of narrative that the stats provide.

Key D.C. United vs Sporting Kansas City league stats:

• SKC have lost all of their last 5 games.
• SKC have lost 8 of their last 10 games on the road.
• SKC have lost their last 6 games.

United to Win Probability

According to the latest odds, there’s a 52.6% likelihood of our pick winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 55-60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

If you want to wager United to win at bigger odds, why not consider a bet on the Double Result? You simply need them to be leading at half-time and full-time.

Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

United 2 - 1 Sporting KC

A 2-1 win in favor of United can be backed at odds of +650. We like placing a bet on correct score due to the fun element and the big potential return.

Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners -138

There’s been a corner average of 13.00 in the past 5 games involving United, with the previous 10 Sporting KC matches averaging 10.50. We think it’s possible that the teams will cover the Total Corners line and odds of -138 can be landed.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

United

Total

10.40 5.80 4.60

Home

9.70 6.00 3.70

Away

11.10 5.30 5.80

Sporting KC

Total

10.50 6.00 4.50

Home

10.00 7.40 2.60

Away

9.90 4.70 5.20

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-130

Under 9.5

-110

United Corners

Over 5.5

-100

Under 5.5

-138

Sporting KC Corners

Over 4.5

-100

Under 4.5

-138

Most Corners

1

-154

X

+540

2

+148

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D.C. United vs Sporting Kansas City Odds

With the bookies giving them a 55% probability of winning, D.C. United might become a popular accumulator pick at their current betting odds. That is reflected in their -120 price of winning this MLS clash. Sporting Kansas City are trading at a bigger price than their opponents and they can be backed at +300.

The odds suggest that Over 2.5 Goals is a strong probability in this exciting match.

The Draw No Bet market is popular for MLS matches, with the football betting sites offering D.C. United at -263 and Sporting Kansas City are priced at +195 for the win.

Full-Time Result

1

-120

X

+270

2

+300

Half-Time Result

1

+132

X

+140

2

+290

Double Chance

1X

-417

12

-370

X2

-106

Draw No Bet

1

-263

2

+195

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-122

2 Hcp +0.5

-106

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+130

Over 2.5

-167

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-192

No

+135

D.C. United vs Sporting Kansas City Lineups & Team News

It’s great to get the latest lineups for the match, with injuries being flagged up thanks to our up-to-date United vs Sporting team news.

Getting the player information you need is easy thanks to the MLS squads.

D.C. United Team Page Sporting Kansas City Team Page