Sporting Kansas City vs Austin FC Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 24 Oct 2026
Sporting Kansas City vs Austin FC Predictions
Austin +0.25 at -109 on the Asian Handicap could be the bet to have. We’re expecting them to avoid defeat against Sporting KC, with our stake divided equally between 0 and +0.5 in the hope the away team can land a win.
Read our in-depth Sporting KC vs Austin betting preview for our full evaluation of the main match prediction, alongside our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
Sporting Kansas City vs Austin FC Preview
Sporting Kansas City welcome Austin FC to Children's Mercy Park, with kick-off set for 21:30 on Saturday 24 October.
Sporting Kansas City lost their last MLS game, making it back-to-back league defeats. Children's Mercy Park saw them beaten 3-1 at home to Real Salt Lake. Raphael Wicky's team enjoyed 51% possession and had three shots on target, while Taylor Calheira scored the goal.
Austin FC have lost in their previous three outings. In a recent home game at Q2 Stadium, they were beaten 2-1 by Vancouver Whitecaps. The Verde and Black had 46% possession and totalled five shots on goal, with Myrto Uzuni on the scoresheet.
H2H: Austin Head-to-Head Record Includes 7 Wins in 10
Sporting overcame Austin in their last head-to-head encounter. It was a 2-1 scoreline away at Q2 Stadium. Austin have won seven of the previous 10 H2H games, with Sporting victorious in the other three.
| MLS | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 |  Austin FC |
30 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 38 | 56 | -18 | 38:56 | 31 |
| 30 |  Sporting KC |
30 | 6 | 4 | 20 | 36 | 75 | -39 | 36:75 | 22 |
Sporting KC have 2 wins, 7 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.7 goals from 4.9 shots on goal and 13.2 attempts. The Wiz have averaged 47.6% possession and 4.9 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 2.6 goals from 7.0 shots on goal, 15.3 attempts and 5.8 corners.
Top goalscorer Andre Luiz has found the net 7 times, with Taylor Calheira and Stephen Afrifa scoring 4 and 2 respectively. The top assist makers are Andre Luiz, Stephen Afrifa and Emir Karic, all of whom have 2 on the board.
Austin have 2 victories, 3 defeats and 5 draws, with an average of 3.9 shots on goal, 10.5 attempts and 1.3 goals. The Texas outfit average 49.0% possession, 4.7 corners awarded and 5.7 corners against, while 1.7 goals have been conceded from 14.9 attempts and 5.3 shots on goal.
Christian Ramirez has top scored with 4 goals, while Brandon Vazquez and Facundo Torres are next on 3 and 2. Joseph Rosales is the top assists provider in the last 10 games with 3.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Sporting KC predicted lineup (4-4-2): Stefan Cleveland (GK), Jacob Bartlett, Jansen Miller, Wyatt Meyer, Emir Karic, André Luiz, Kwaku Agyabeng, Zorhan Bassong, Calvin Harris, Taylor Calheira, Stephen Afrifa.
Austin FC predicted lineup (3-4-3): Brad Stuver (GK), Brendan Hines-Ike, Oleksandr Svatok, Jon Bell, Christian Ramirez, Ervin Torres, Besard Sabovic, Myrto Uzuni, Joseph Rosales, Brandon Vázquez, Jon Gallagher.
Main Match Prediction
We’ll side with Austin +0.25 for this MLS clash, with an attractive -109 available. Our verdict is that they’ll perform strongly and the Asian Handicap line looks generous for this outcome.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
The MLS experts at Sportsgambler.com always keep close tabs on team news. We also use a form guide for our football betting tips along with checking out the stats that are going to help inform our final decision.
According to the top bookmakers, our pick has a 52.1% chance of landing a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.
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Correct Score Prediction
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Our prediction for the correct score is Austin to land a 2-1 victory and this is available at +700. It’s a fun wager to place which lands a bigger potential return.
Player Prop Picks
Kwaku Agyabeng (SKC) is available to have one or more shots on goal at +135. He stands out as a value pick when it comes to Shots on Target, with the recommendation being to wager this player prop pick.
Facundo Torres (Austin) has registered two goals in his past five MLS away games. There are odds of +320 available for this Anytime Goalscorer wager and we think this is a value proposition for the player to find the net.
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Corners Prediction
In their past two home matches, Sporting KC have covered the 5.5 corners line, while the last six Austin away games have involved them conceding over 5.5 corners. We think that the value can be landed by betting on Team Corners and you can get +104 that Sporting go over the line.
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Bet Builder Tips
If you fancy a bet builder, then why not take Austin with an Asian Handicap of +0.25, at least three goals to be registered accompanied by Kwaku Agyabeng (SKC) to end up with one or more shots on target.
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Sporting Kansas City vs Austin FC 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.
With an approximate 49% chance of succeeding, the bookies are being cautious with their +105 betting odds for Sporting Kansas City triumphing in this MLS encounter. If you’re searching for a different slant, Austin FC are available at +210.
For those wanting to reduce their risk, Sporting are -189 on the Draw No Bet market. This means a refund if the game ends level, with Austin being priced up at +125 with the same money back guarantee.
For those expecting a high-scoring contest, Over 2.5 Goals is the shortest price. If you’re anticipating that both teams will score, the BTTS Yes option can be wagered at -244.
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Favourite André Luiz is available at +450 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.
Sporting KC have gone without a win at Children's Mercy Park in the last three games. Raphael Wicky's team have managed five losses, three victories and two draws in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 1.70 goals per game and conceding 2.10.
Austin have recorded five defeats, three victories and two draws in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 0.90 goals per game and conceding 2.00.
Austin overcame Sporting 2-1 when the sides last met at Children's Mercy Park. In the past 6 H2H games at Children's Mercy Park, there have been three Sporting victories, two Austin wins and a draw.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sporting Kansas City Home Stats |
3-2-5 | 3.80 | 1.70 | 2.10 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 2 | |
| Austin FC Away Stats |
3-2-5 | 2.90 | 0.90 | 2.00 | 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: 17/05 2026 Austin 1 Sporting KC 2
- MLS: 08/09 2025 Sporting KC 1 Austin 2
- MLS: 23/02 2025 Austin 1 Sporting KC 0
- MLS: 30/06 2024 Sporting KC 2 Austin 0
- MLS: 19/05 2024 Austin 3 Sporting KC 2
- MLS: 16/07 2023 Austin 2 Sporting KC 1
- MLS: 11/06 2023 Sporting KC 4 Austin 1
- MLS: 14/08 2022 Austin 4 Sporting KC 3
- MLS: 31/07 2022 Sporting KC 0 Austin 2
- MLS: 04/11 2021 Austin 3 Sporting KC 1
Sporting KC League Stats
Austin FC League Stats
- 2 wins, 7 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 2 wins, 3 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 2.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 2.10 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 4.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.80 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 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 8 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.90 goals scored and 2.00 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 9 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 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 5.80 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.80 corners awarded and 4.80 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 10.70 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.60 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.70 corners awarded and 5.70 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.40 corners awarded and 5.70 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.40 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.10 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 2 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 47.60% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 40.00% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 49.00% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 48.80% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Sporting KC this season are Andre Luiz (7), Calvin Harris (4), Taylor Calheira (4)
- Top Assistors for Sporting KC this season are Calvin Harris (4), Manu Garcia (4), Stephen Afrifa (3)
Sporting Kansas City vs Austin FC Lineups & Team News
Sporting KC Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
Austin FC Predicted Lineup 3-4-3
Sporting KC Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
Austin FC Predicted Lineup 3-4-3
Previous Sporting KC Lineups
Previous Austin FC Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Sporting KC Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Raphael Wicky
Austin FC Player Stats & Squad
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 30 | 20 | 7 | 3 | 64:23 | 67 |
| 2 | Vancouver | 30 | 16 | 7 | 7 | 63:31 | 55 |
| 3 | Inter Miami | 30 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 73:51 | 55 |
| 4 | NE Revolution | 30 | 16 | 4 | 10 | 49:41 | 52 |
| 5 | St. Louis | 30 | 14 | 9 | 7 | 56:41 | 51 |
| 6 | FC Dallas | 30 | 14 | 9 | 7 | 55:47 | 51 |
| 7 | Chicago Fire | 30 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 52:44 | 48 |
| 8 | SJ Earthquakes | 30 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 52:42 | 48 |
| 9 | Charlotte FC | 30 | 13 | 8 | 9 | 53:45 | 47 |
| 10 | Houston Dynamo | 30 | 13 | 8 | 9 | 41:39 | 47 |
| 11 | Philadelphia | 30 | 13 | 7 | 10 | 61:48 | 46 |
| 12 | Los Angeles FC | 31 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 48:33 | 46 |
| 13 | Seattle Sounders | 30 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 39:37 | 42 |
| 14 | Orlando City | 30 | 12 | 5 | 13 | 58:70 | 41 |
| 15 | LA Galaxy | 31 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 43:52 | 40 |
| 16 | Colorado Rapids | 30 | 11 | 6 | 13 | 41:41 | 39 |
| 17 | FC Cincinnati | 30 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 62:71 | 39 |
| 18 | Real Salt Lake | 30 | 10 | 6 | 14 | 45:48 | 36 |
| 19 | NY Red Bulls | 30 | 10 | 6 | 14 | 39:56 | 36 |
| 20 | Toronto FC | 30 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 46:55 | 36 |
| 21 | Columbus Crew | 30 | 10 | 5 | 15 | 46:47 | 35 |
| 22 | Portland Timbers | 30 | 9 | 7 | 14 | 51:56 | 34 |
| 23 | NYCFC | 30 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 43:41 | 34 |
| 24 | San Diego | 30 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 53:56 | 34 |
| 25 | Minnesota Utd | 30 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 47:55 | 34 |
| 26 | D.C. United | 30 | 7 | 12 | 11 | 38:53 | 33 |
| 27 | Austin FC | 30 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 38:56 | 31 |
| 28 | Atlanta United | 30 | 8 | 6 | 16 | 37:51 | 30 |
| 29 | CF Montréal | 30 | 6 | 7 | 17 | 36:60 | 25 |
| 30 | Sporting KC | 30 | 6 | 4 | 20 | 36:75 | 22 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 15 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 45:12 | 43 |
| 2 | NE Revolution | 15 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 27:16 | 32 |
| 3 | St. Louis | 15 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 34:19 | 31 |
| 4 | Los Angeles FC | 15 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 29:13 | 30 |
| 5 | Colorado Rapids | 15 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 28:15 | 30 |
| 6 | Vancouver | 15 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 35:14 | 29 |
| 7 | Orlando City | 15 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 30:20 | 29 |
| 8 | Charlotte FC | 15 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 29:16 | 28 |
| 9 | Chicago Fire | 15 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 28:19 | 28 |
| 10 | Houston Dynamo | 15 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 19:14 | 28 |
| 11 | FC Cincinnati | 15 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 38:30 | 27 |
| 12 | Real Salt Lake | 15 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 28:21 | 27 |
| 13 | Philadelphia | 15 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 27:16 | 26 |
| 14 | FC Dallas | 14 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 26:20 | 26 |
| 15 | Inter Miami | 15 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 41:26 | 25 |
| 16 | Portland Timbers | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 31:25 | 25 |
| 17 | Seattle Sounders | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 24:21 | 25 |
| 18 | Toronto FC | 16 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 34:32 | 24 |
| 19 | LA Galaxy | 16 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 22:20 | 24 |
| 20 | Columbus Crew | 15 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 22:17 | 23 |
| 21 | San Diego | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 35:27 | 22 |
| 22 | SJ Earthquakes | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 26:23 | 22 |
| 23 | D.C. United | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 20:26 | 20 |
| 24 | Austin FC | 15 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 21:21 | 18 |
| 25 | NY Red Bulls | 15 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 22:29 | 18 |
| 26 | NYCFC | 15 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 27:22 | 17 |
| 27 | CF Montréal | 15 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 19:21 | 17 |
| 28 | Minnesota Utd | 15 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 19:20 | 16 |
| 29 | Atlanta United | 15 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 21:29 | 14 |
| 30 | Sporting KC | 15 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 22:32 | 13 |
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