Nashville SC vs Sporting Kansas City Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 14 Oct 2026
Nashville SC vs Sporting Kansas City Predictions
There’s an attractive -164 available when it comes to Nashville and Sporting KC both scoring at least one goal. We’re expecting a nice return from this BTTS Yes wager based on the available stats.
Continue reading for our full Nashville vs Sporting KC betting analysis, outlining the core arguments for our main match prediction, alongside our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
Nashville SC vs Sporting Kansas City Preview
Nashville SC welcome Sporting Kansas City to Geodis Park, with kick-off set for 20:30 on Wednesday 14 October.
Nashville SC have now achieved nine straight home victories. Their last win was a 4-1 away triumph at Q2 Stadium against Austin FC. BJ Callaghan's side had most of the ball recording 57% possession and eleven shots on target, while Reed Baker-Whiting, Elias Saad, Shak Mohammed and Hany Mukhtar each scored one goal.
Sporting Kansas City drew 3-3 against Portland Timbers in their previous game. This was on home soil at Children's Mercy Park. The Wiz had 46% possession and recorded five shots on goal, with Andre Luiz on the scoresheet twice and Justin Reynolds also finding the net.
H2H: Nashville Won 3-0 in Teams’ Last Encounter
It was Nashville who were victorious when they last faced Sporting. At Children's Mercy Park, a 3-0 away victory was recorded. There have been two victories apiece when it has come to the past 4 H2H matches.
| MLS | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Nashville SC |
28 | 19 | 6 | 3 | 59 | 22 | 37 | 59:22 | 63 |
| 30 |  Sporting KC |
28 | 6 | 4 | 18 | 35 | 68 | -33 | 35:68 | 22 |
7 wins, 1 loss and 2 draws, averaging 2.4 goals from 6.1 shots on goal and 16.2 attempts. Nashville have had 52.7% possession and 6.8 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 0.8 goals from 3.7 shots on goal and 11.0 attempts, while being awarded 3.6 corners.
Hany Mukhtar leads the way with 8 goals, Sam Surridge has 5, with Reed Baker-Whiting and Andy Najar scoring 2. Leading assistor is Cristian Espinoza with 5.
Sporting KC have 2 victories, 6 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 1.7 goals from 12.2 attempts and 4.8 shots on goal. The Missouri team average 40.0% possession, 4.0 corners in their favour and 5.4 corners against, while conceding 2.2 goals from 15.0 attempts and 5.4 shots on goal.
Andre Luiz has recorded 7 goals, Taylor Calheira 3, with Calvin Harris and Stephen Afrifa both managing 2. Taylor Calheira, Stephen Afrifa and Emir Karic have clocked up 2 assists each in the previous 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Nashville SC predicted lineup (4-3-3): Brian Schwake (GK), Andy Najar, Jeisson Palacios, Maxwell Woledzi, Reed Baker-Whiting, Matthew Corcoran, Patrick Yazbek, Elias Saad, Cristian Espinoza, Sam Surridge, Hany Mukhtar.
Sporting KC predicted lineup (4-4-2): Stefan Cleveland (GK), Justin Reynolds, Jansen Miller, Wyatt Meyer, Emir Karic, André Luiz, Zorhan Bassong, Kwaku Agyabeng, Calvin Harris, Taylor Calheira, Stephen Afrifa.
Main Match Prediction
It’s easy to back the -164 that’s available when it comes to the BTTS Yes betting selection. Both sides look capable of finding the net in this MLS clash and this looks a value bet.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
When it comes to making our expert football predictions, it’s important to study team news and observe the latest form. There are lots of MLS stats that can also help to shape our picks.
The latest odds at the best betting sites suggest our pick carries a 62.1% chance of winning. However, our experts think that the probability is close to 70% taking all factors into consideration. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.
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Correct Score Prediction
2
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1
Sporting KC
There’s plenty of juice to be found by backing Nashville to win 2-1. We can’t pass up the odds of +650 when it comes to correct score betting and it’s a fun wager.
Player Prop Picks
Stephen Afrifa (SKC) is available to register a minimum of one shot on goal at -111. He looks like a value bet on the Shots on Target market and we recommend backing this player prop pick.
Hany Mukhtar (Nashville) has found the net in five consecutive MLS home games. We’ll bear these numbers in mind and take odds of -100 that he is able to feature on the scoresheet when we wager on Anytime Goalscorer.
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Corners Prediction
There’s been a corner average of 12.20 in the past five games involving Sporting KC, with the 9.5 Total Corners line being covered in the last two Nashville matches. We endorse betting on the -149 that the teams successfully cover the line, with this Total Corners wager landing a handsome potential return.
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Bet Builder Tips
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Nashville SC 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.
The Full-Time Result odds suggest that Nashville SC have a 81% prospect of triumphing which results in the fact that they’re strong -417 favourites to win this MLS encounter. Sporting Kansas City are trading at a much larger price than their opponents and the outsiders can be backed at +850.
Nashville beating Sporting by three or more goals would see you win if backing them -2 on the Asian Handicap at -105. Meanwhile, a two-goal margin of victory means you get stakes fully refunded.
The expectation is that Over 2.5 Goals will be scored according to the latest odds. BTTS Yes is available at -172 for anyone expecting Both Teams to Score.
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Sam Surridge is available at -200 when it comes to Anytime Goalscorer. The favourite is now priced at odds of +240 to find the net first.
Stats: Last 10 MLS matches only.
Nashville have secured nine straight victories at Geodis Park. BJ Callaghan's side have recorded nine victories and one draw in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 2.50 goals per game and conceding 0.80.
Sporting have recorded eight defeats and two victories in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.10 goals per game and conceding 2.90.
Sporting were 2-1 victors against Nashville last time out at Geodis Park.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville SC Home Stats |
9-1-0 | 3.30 | 2.50 | 0.80 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 5 | |
| Sporting Kansas City Away Stats |
2-0-8 | 4.00 | 1.10 | 2.90 | 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
Nashville SC League Stats
Sporting KC League Stats
- 7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 9 wins and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
- 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins and 8 defeats in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.40 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.50 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.30 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 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 1.70 goals scored and 2.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 2.90 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 4.00 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 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 6.80 corners awarded and 3.60 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 6.20 corners awarded and 3.90 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 10.40 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.10 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 1 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 9 and least corners in 1 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.00 corners awarded and 5.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.30 corners awarded and 5.20 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 9.40 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.50 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 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 52.70% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 55.30% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 40.00% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 44.00% 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 Nashville SC this season are Sam Surridge (16), Hany Mukhtar (14), Warren Madrigal (5)
- Top Assistors for Nashville SC this season are Cristian Espinoza (11), Hany Mukhtar (6), Andy Najar (5)
Nashville SC vs Sporting Kansas City Lineups & Team News
Always review the Nashville vs Sporting team news before locking in your bets. We’ll update you with predicted and confirmed MLS lineups plus current injury reports.
Nashville SC Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
Sporting KC Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
Nashville SC Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
Sporting KC Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
Previous Nashville SC Lineups
Previous Sporting KC Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Nashville SC Player Stats & Squad
Manager: BJ Callaghan
Sporting KC Player Stats & Squad
MLS Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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