Minnesota United vs Sporting Kansas City Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 28 Oct 2026
Minnesota United vs Sporting Kansas City Predictions
We’re liking the look of Sporting KC +1.5 for the Asian Handicap at odds of -128. This means securing a payout for a win, draw or single goal loss against Minnesota and one of those outcomes can happen.
Continue below for our full Minnesota vs Sporting KC betting breakdown, where you can read the complete analysis of our main match prediction, as well as our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
Minnesota United vs Sporting Kansas City Preview
Minnesota United go head-to-head with Sporting Kansas City at Allianz Field, with kick-off set for 20:30 on Wednesday 28 October.
Minnesota United played out a 0-0 draw in their last game. This was away from home at Shell Energy Stadium against Houston Dynamo. Cameron Knowles' team managed five shots on target and recorded 46% possession.
Sporting Kansas City have lost in their previous three outings. In a recent home game at Children's Mercy Park, they were turned over 2-1 by Austin FC. The Missouri side recorded five shots on goal and had 44% possession, with Stephen Afrifa finding the net.
H2H: 2-1 Sporting Win When Teams Last Clashed
The last head-to-head saw Sporting claim a 2-1 home win over Minnesota at Children's Mercy Park. In the past 10 H2H matches, there have been five Sporting victories, four Minnesota wins and a draw.
| MLS | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 |  Minnesota Utd |
31 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 47 | 55 | -8 | 47:55 | 35 |
| 30 |  Sporting KC |
31 | 6 | 4 | 21 | 37 | 77 | -40 | 37:77 | 22 |
1 win, 5 losses and 4 draws, averaging 2.0 goals from 5.2 shots on goal and 15.8 attempts. Minnesota have had 45.3% possession and 4.9 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 2.6 goals from 5.4 shots on goal and 12.8 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 5.4 corners.
Kelvin Yeboah is the top scorer with 7 goals, while Marcus Caldeira has 6 and Anthony Markanich 3. Joaquin Pereyra is the leading assists maker with 4.
Sporting KC have 2 victories, 7 defeats and 1 draw, with an average of 1.7 goals from 5.3 shots on goal and 14.3 attempts. There’s been an average of 46.9% possession, 4.5 corners awarded and 6.1 corners against, while they’ve conceded 2.6 goals from 7.5 shots on goal and 15.8 attempts.
Andre Luiz has top scored with 7 goals, while Taylor Calheira and Stephen Afrifa are next on 4 and 2. Look no further than Andre Luiz for the top assist maker (3) in the last 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Minnesota United predicted lineup (4-4-2): Drake Callender (GK), Cherrion Valerius, Jefferson Díaz, Morris Duggan, Anthony Markanich, Bongokuhle Hlongwane, Nectarios Triantis, Owen Gene, Mauricio Gonzalez, Aziel Jackson, Kelvin Yeboah.
Sporting KC predicted lineup (4-4-2): Stefan Cleveland (GK), Jake Davis, Jansen Miller, Wyatt Meyer, Emir Karic, André Luiz, Zorhan Bassong, Kwaku Agyabeng, Osvaldo Pedro Capemba Capita, Taylor Calheira, Stephen Afrifa.
Main Match Prediction
Sporting KC +1.5 look a worthwhile pick on the basis that you can get a price of -128 for their MLS game. We’re expecting the visitors to avoid a big loss and the price looks appealing.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
We’re always monitoring the MLS team news. Combined with the latest form, this helps us secure the best value. Our football experts also take a data-led approach, with the key numbers proving useful.
The betting odds at the top bookies suggest our pick carries a 56.2% chance of winning. After careful examination, our experts have this probability somewhere between 60-65%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.
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Correct Score Prediction
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We’ve got a correct score prediction which involves Minnesota winning 2-1. Odds of +600 look appealing and we should get a run for our money here.
Player Prop Picks
Kwaku Agyabeng (SKC) can be backed to finish with a minimum of one shot on goal at +200. It’s all about backing him at attractive odds when it comes to the Shots on Target market.
Kelvin Yeboah (Minnesota) has found the net in five straight MLS home matches. Based on the stats, we think that odds of -111 are really appealing when it comes to betting on Anytime Goalscorer.
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Corners Prediction
It’s been an average of 5.20 corners for Sporting KC in their past 5 away matches, with Minnesota conceding over 3.5 corners in the last nine games. There are odds of -125 being served up when it comes to this Team Corners wager and we think Sporting will cover the line.
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Bet Builder Tips
We’ve compiled a same-game multi that includes Sporting KC with an Asian Handicap of +1.5, both teams to score merged with Kwaku Agyabeng (SKC) to end up with one or more shots on target.
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Minnesota 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.
Minnesota United are the overwhelming -263 favourites to win this MLS clash which means a 72% probability of claiming a victory according to the latest Full-Time Result betting odds. Sporting Kansas City are the underdogs at +575 which implies a low percentage prospect of winning.
As the name suggests, the Half-Time Result market is settled at the break. Should you take this option, then you can choose between Minnesota at -135, Sporting at +420 or the draw at +175.
Over 2.5 Goals is the shortest odds and that means three goals or more are anticipated. The Yes pick in the Both Teams to Score market is considered to be the most likely result and it’s trading at -200.
The best football betting sites definitely give customers lots of choice. When it comes to MLS matches, choose from hundreds of markets until you find the most attractive odds.
Favourite Kelvin Yeboah is available at +340 to be the First Goalscorer. Similar odds apply if you’re interested in him to score the last goal.
Stats: Last 10 MLS matches only.
Minnesota have managed five draws, four losses and one victory in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 1.40 goals per game and conceding 1.70.
Sporting have recorded eight losses and two wins in the previous 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.10 goals per match and conceding 2.80.
When the teams previously met at Allianz Field, Minnesota defeated Sporting 3-0. There have been five Minnesota victories, two draws and two Sporting wins in the previous 9 H2H meetings at Allianz Field.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota United Home Stats |
1-5-4 | 3.10 | 1.40 | 1.70 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 2 | |
| Sporting Kansas City Away Stats |
2-0-8 | 3.90 | 1.10 | 2.80 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 5 | |
- 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
- MLS: 23/07 2026 Sporting KC 2 Minnesota 1
- MLS: 05/10 2025 Minnesota 3 Sporting KC 0
- MLS: 16/03 2025 Sporting KC 3 Minnesota 3
- MLS: 22/09 2024 Sporting KC 0 Minnesota 2
- MLS: 02/06 2024 Minnesota 3 Sporting KC 1
- MLS: 28/04 2024 Minnesota 2 Sporting KC 1
- MLS: 22/10 2023 Sporting KC 3 Minnesota 1
- MLS: 17/09 2023 Minnesota 0 Sporting KC 1
- MLS: 14/05 2023 Sporting KC 3 Minnesota 0
- MLS: 18/09 2022 Sporting KC 4 Minnesota 1
Minnesota United League Stats
Sporting KC League Stats
- 1 win, 5 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 1 win, 4 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 2 wins, 7 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins and 8 defeats in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.00 goals scored and 2.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 4.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 9 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 9 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 2.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 2.80 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.90 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 9 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.90 corners awarded and 5.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.30 corners awarded and 4.50 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 10.30 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.80 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.50 corners awarded and 6.10 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.50 corners awarded and 5.60 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.60 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.10 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 45.30% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 47.00% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 1 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 46.90% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 46.20% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Minnesota United this season are Kelvin Yeboah (17), Anthony Markanich (8), Marcus Caldeira (7)
- Top Assistors for Minnesota United this season are Joaquin Pereyra (10), Tomas Chancalay (4), Anthony Markanich (3)
Minnesota United vs Sporting Kansas City Lineups & Team News
Minnesota United Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
Sporting KC Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
Minnesota United Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
Sporting KC Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
Previous Minnesota United Lineups
Previous Sporting KC Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Minnesota United Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Cameron Knowles
Sporting KC Player Stats & Squad
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 31 | 21 | 7 | 3 | 66:23 | 70 |
| 2 | NE Revolution | 31 | 17 | 4 | 10 | 51:42 | 55 |
| 3 | Vancouver | 31 | 16 | 7 | 8 | 63:32 | 55 |
| 4 | Inter Miami | 31 | 15 | 10 | 6 | 73:53 | 55 |
| 5 | FC Dallas | 31 | 15 | 9 | 7 | 58:47 | 54 |
| 6 | Chicago Fire | 31 | 15 | 6 | 10 | 55:46 | 51 |
| 7 | St. Louis | 31 | 14 | 9 | 8 | 56:44 | 51 |
| 8 | SJ Earthquakes | 31 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 52:45 | 48 |
| 9 | Houston Dynamo | 31 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 41:39 | 48 |
| 10 | Charlotte FC | 31 | 13 | 8 | 10 | 55:48 | 47 |
| 11 | Los Angeles FC | 32 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 50:35 | 47 |
| 12 | Philadelphia | 31 | 13 | 7 | 11 | 62:50 | 46 |
| 13 | Seattle Sounders | 31 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 41:39 | 43 |
| 14 | Colorado Rapids | 31 | 12 | 6 | 13 | 42:41 | 42 |
| 15 | Orlando City | 31 | 12 | 6 | 13 | 60:72 | 42 |
| 16 | FC Cincinnati | 31 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 64:71 | 42 |
| 17 | LA Galaxy | 32 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 45:54 | 41 |
| 18 | Real Salt Lake | 31 | 11 | 6 | 14 | 48:48 | 39 |
| 19 | NY Red Bulls | 31 | 11 | 6 | 14 | 41:56 | 39 |
| 20 | Columbus Crew | 31 | 11 | 5 | 15 | 50:49 | 38 |
| 21 | Portland Timbers | 31 | 10 | 7 | 14 | 54:58 | 37 |
| 22 | Toronto FC | 31 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 48:59 | 36 |
| 23 | NYCFC | 31 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 45:43 | 35 |
| 24 | San Diego | 31 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 55:58 | 35 |
| 25 | Minnesota Utd | 31 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 47:55 | 35 |
| 26 | Austin FC | 31 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 40:57 | 34 |
| 27 | D.C. United | 31 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 38:55 | 33 |
| 28 | Atlanta United | 31 | 8 | 6 | 17 | 39:54 | 30 |
| 29 | CF Montréal | 31 | 6 | 7 | 18 | 36:62 | 25 |
| 30 | Sporting KC | 31 | 6 | 4 | 21 | 37:77 | 22 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 15 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 45:12 | 43 |
| 2 | Colorado Rapids | 16 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 29:15 | 33 |
| 3 | NE Revolution | 15 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 27:16 | 32 |
| 4 | Los Angeles FC | 16 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 31:15 | 31 |
| 5 | St. Louis | 15 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 34:19 | 31 |
| 6 | Orlando City | 16 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 32:22 | 30 |
| 7 | Real Salt Lake | 16 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 31:21 | 30 |
| 8 | Vancouver | 15 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 35:14 | 29 |
| 9 | FC Dallas | 15 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 29:20 | 29 |
| 10 | Houston Dynamo | 16 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 19:14 | 29 |
| 11 | Charlotte FC | 15 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 29:16 | 28 |
| 12 | Chicago Fire | 15 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 28:19 | 28 |
| 13 | Portland Timbers | 16 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 34:27 | 28 |
| 14 | FC Cincinnati | 15 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 38:30 | 27 |
| 15 | Philadelphia | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 28:18 | 26 |
| 16 | Columbus Crew | 16 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 26:19 | 26 |
| 17 | Inter Miami | 15 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 41:26 | 25 |
| 18 | Seattle Sounders | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 24:21 | 25 |
| 19 | Toronto FC | 16 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 34:32 | 24 |
| 20 | LA Galaxy | 16 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 22:20 | 24 |
| 21 | San Diego | 16 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 37:29 | 23 |
| 22 | SJ Earthquakes | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 26:23 | 22 |
| 23 | NY Red Bulls | 16 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 24:29 | 21 |
| 24 | D.C. United | 16 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 20:28 | 20 |
| 25 | Austin FC | 15 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 21:21 | 18 |
| 26 | NYCFC | 15 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 27:22 | 17 |
| 27 | CF Montréal | 16 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 19:23 | 17 |
| 28 | Minnesota Utd | 15 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 19:20 | 16 |
| 29 | Atlanta United | 16 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 23:32 | 14 |
| 30 | Sporting KC | 16 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 23:34 | 13 |
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