Sporting Kansas City vs Houston Dynamo Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 01 Aug 2026
Sporting Kansas City vs Houston Dynamo Predictions
Sporting KC look a good bet to defeat Houston and we can back the home team at -111 with a +0.25 goal start on the Asian Handicap. This means splitting the stake equally between 0 and +0.5 in the quest for a return.
Continue reading for our complete Sporting KC vs Houston betting analysis, delivering an in-depth look at our main match prediction, as well as our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
Sporting Kansas City vs Houston Dynamo Preview
Sporting Kansas City take on Houston Dynamo at Children's Mercy Park, with kick-off set for 20:30 on Saturday 1 August.
Sporting Kansas City lost away from home in their last game. Los Angeles FC won 4-0 at BMO Stadium. Raphael Wicky's men had most of the ball enjoying 54% possession and one shot on target.
Houston Dynamo secured a 3-0 home win over Austin FC at Shell Energy Stadium in their previous game. Dynamo managed four shots on goal and had 46% possession, with Mateusz Bogusz scoring twice and Guilherme Augusto also finding the net.
Goalless Draw in Pair’s Last Encounter
Children's Mercy Park hosted the last head-to-head when home side Sporting drew 0-0 with Houston. The past 10 H2H matches have featured four draws and three wins for each team.
| MLS | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 |  Houston Dynamo |
16 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 23 | 24 | -1 | 23:24 | 26 |
| 28 |  Sporting KC |
17 | 4 | 2 | 11 | 18 | 44 | -26 | 18:44 | 14 |
3 wins, 6 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.1 goals from 4.6 shots on goal and 11.0 attempts. Sporting KC have had 43.8% possession and 3.9 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 2.7 goals from 6.2 shots on goal and 15.9 attempts, while being awarded 5.0 corners.
Dejan Joveljic is the top scorer with 4 goals, while Manu Garcia, Capita and Calvin Harris each have 2. Manu Garcia is the top assists maker with 3.
Houston have 6 victories, 2 defeats and 2 draws, averaging 12.6 attempts, 4.7 shots on goal and 1.3 goals. Ben Olsen's team average 44.9% possession, 2.9 corners in their favour and 4.8 corners against, while 0.8 goals have been conceded from 3.3 shots on goal and 11.6 attempts.
Guilherme Augusto is top of the team’s scoring charts with 4, Mateusz Bogusz has 3, with Hector Herrera and Jack McGlynn both on 2. Lawrence Ennali has been top assists provider with 2 in the previous 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Sporting KC predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Stefan Cleveland (GK), Jake Davis, Or Blorian, Wyatt Meyer, Emir Karic, Lasse Berg Johnsen, Zorhan Bassong, Stephen Afrifa, Manu García, Calvin Harris, Dejan Joveljić.
Houston Dynamo predicted lineup (4-1-4-1): Jonathan Bond (GK), Felipe Andrade, Lucas Halter, Agustin Resch, Lawrence Ennali, Diadié Samassékou, Mateusz Bogusz, Agustin Bouzat, Hector Herrera, Guilherme Augusto, Ezequiel Ponce.
Main Match Prediction
We’ll back Sporting KC +0.25 for this MLS game, with odds of -111 available. We have a feeling that they can perform well and the Asian Handicap line looks more than fair for this outcome.
We’re always the first to know about team news, with our football tipsters also studying the latest MLS form to enhance their view. You will also find a mixture of stats which provide some valuable predictions ahead of the action.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction:
The top betting apps make it a 52.6% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our tipsters have this number closer to 60% based on their in-depth research. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.
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Correct Score Prediction
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Our correct score prediction is a 2-1 win for Sporting KC which is available at odds of +750. We think they’ll achieve victory and this is a way of getting bigger odds and more excitement.
Player Prop Picks
Ezequiel Ponce (Houston) can be backed at +155 to cover the shots on goal total. It’s really hard to rule him out at an attractive price for the Shots on Target betting market.
Calvin Harris (SKC) has racked up two goals in his past five MLS games on home soil. We’ll throw a dart at +290 for this Anytime Goalscorer wager as the betting odds look pretty attractive.
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Corners Prediction
The 4.5 corners line has not been covered by Houston in their past six games. We advise betting on the -111 that Houston won’t cover the line, with this Team Corners pick hopefully providing a return.
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Bet Builder Tips
Our same-game multi is compiled of the following: Sporting KC with an Asian Handicap of +0.25, three or more goals in total combined with Ezequiel Ponce (Houston) to cover the 1.5 Shots on Target line.
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Sporting Kansas City vs Houston Dynamo 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.
Houston Dynamo are regarded as having a 45% chance of winning this MLS clash in the eyes of the bookies. It means that their current betting odds are +120. Sporting Kansas City are operating at larger odds than the opposition and the underdogs can be wagered at +235.
If you want to back the favourites with some insurance, then Houston are -189 on the Draw No Bet market. Alternatively, Sporting are +130 and there is money back if the game ends all square.
Over 2.5 Goals is the shortest odds and that means three goals or more are anticipated. BTTS Yes is on offer at -213 for anyone who wants to side with Both Teams to Score.
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The First Goalscorer favourite is Dejan Joveljic at +460. Similar odds can be found if you’re interested in this player to register the last goal.
Stats: MLS matches only
Sporting have managed five losses, three draws and two victories in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 1.10 goals per game and conceding 1.70.
Houston have finished with six losses, two victories and two draws in the past 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.30 goals per match and conceding 2.20.
When previously meeting at Children's Mercy Park, Sporting and Houston played out a 0-0 draw. In the past 9 H2H matches at Children's Mercy Park, we have seen six Sporting wins, two Houston victories and one draw.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sporting Kansas City Home Stats |
2-3-5 | 2.80 | 1.10 | 1.70 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 3 | |
| Houston Dynamo Away Stats |
2-2-6 | 3.50 | 1.30 | 2.20 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 4 | |
- 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: 19/10 2025 Sporting KC 0 Houston 0
- MLS: 01/06 2025 Houston 1 Sporting KC 3
- MLS: 12/05 2024 Sporting KC 1 Houston 2
- MLS: 25/02 2024 Houston 1 Sporting KC 1
- MLS: 27/11 2023 Houston 1 Sporting KC 0
- MLS: 24/09 2023 Sporting KC 2 Houston 1
- MLS: 09/07 2023 Houston 2 Sporting KC 2
- U.S. Open Cup: 11/05 2023 Houston 1 Sporting KC 0
- MLS: 11/09 2022 Houston 0 Sporting KC 0
- U.S. Open Cup: 26/05 2022 Sporting KC 2 Houston 1
Sporting KC League Stats
Houston Dynamo League Stats
- 3 wins, 6 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 2.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 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 1.30 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 2.20 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.50 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.90 corners awarded and 5.00 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.40 corners awarded and 4.80 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 8.90 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.20 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 3 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 2.90 corners awarded and 4.80 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.70 corners awarded and 5.60 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 7.70 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.30 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 3 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 43.80% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 44.40% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 44.90% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 43.90% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 1 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Sporting KC this season are Dejan Joveljic (8), Calvin Harris (2), Capita (2)
- Top Assistors for Sporting KC this season are Manu Garcia (4), Calvin Harris (3), Jacob Davis (2)
Sporting Kansas City vs Houston Dynamo Lineups & Team News
Be prepared — check the Sporting vs Houston team news before wagering. We’ll keep you posted with predicted and confirmed lineups for the MLS and all current injury news.
Sporting KC Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Houston Dynamo Predicted Lineup 4-1-4-1
Sporting KC Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Houston Dynamo Predicted Lineup 4-1-4-1
Previous Sporting KC Lineups
Previous Houston Dynamo Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Sporting KC Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Raphael Wicky
Houston Dynamo Player Stats & Squad
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 17 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 33:12 | 39 |
| 2 | Inter Miami | 17 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 43:30 | 37 |
| 3 | Vancouver | 16 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 37:16 | 33 |
| 4 | Los Angeles FC | 18 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 34:18 | 33 |
| 5 | SJ Earthquakes | 17 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 35:20 | 33 |
| 6 | NE Revolution | 16 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 26:19 | 29 |
| 7 | Chicago Fire | 16 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 30:22 | 26 |
| 8 | Real Salt Lake | 16 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 28:24 | 26 |
| 9 | Houston Dynamo | 16 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 23:24 | 26 |
| 10 | FC Dallas | 17 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 32:25 | 26 |
| 11 | NYCFC | 17 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 30:23 | 25 |
| 12 | Charlotte FC | 17 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 28:25 | 25 |
| 13 | St. Louis | 17 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 23:23 | 25 |
| 14 | Seattle Sounders | 16 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 19:20 | 24 |
| 15 | FC Cincinnati | 17 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 41:42 | 23 |
| 16 | Minnesota Utd | 17 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 19:24 | 23 |
| 17 | NY Red Bulls | 17 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 26:37 | 22 |
| 18 | D.C. United | 17 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 24:27 | 22 |
| 19 | Portland Timbers | 17 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 31:32 | 21 |
| 20 | LA Galaxy | 18 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 24:29 | 21 |
| 21 | Orlando City | 17 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 28:44 | 20 |
| 22 | San Diego | 17 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 31:28 | 20 |
| 23 | Colorado Rapids | 17 | 6 | 1 | 10 | 26:25 | 19 |
| 24 | Columbus Crew | 17 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 24:26 | 19 |
| 25 | Austin FC | 17 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 22:35 | 17 |
| 26 | Toronto FC | 17 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 23:31 | 16 |
| 27 | CF Montréal | 17 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 22:33 | 15 |
| 28 | Sporting KC | 17 | 4 | 2 | 11 | 18:44 | 14 |
| 29 | Philadelphia | 17 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 22:31 | 13 |
| 30 | Atlanta United | 17 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 17:30 | 12 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 25:9 | 25 |
| 2 | NE Revolution | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 21:8 | 25 |
| 3 | Los Angeles FC | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 22:9 | 22 |
| 4 | Vancouver | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 21:4 | 21 |
| 5 | Real Salt Lake | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 18:8 | 21 |
| 6 | Houston Dynamo | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 12:7 | 19 |
| 7 | Charlotte FC | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 20:11 | 18 |
| 8 | FC Cincinnati | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 24:17 | 16 |
| 9 | St. Louis | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 15:9 | 16 |
| 10 | San Diego | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 24:15 | 15 |
| 11 | Chicago Fire | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 16:9 | 15 |
| 12 | NYCFC | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 22:14 | 14 |
| 13 | SJ Earthquakes | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 17:11 | 14 |
| 14 | Austin FC | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 12:7 | 14 |
| 15 | Portland Timbers | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 18:14 | 14 |
| 16 | Columbus Crew | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 12:9 | 14 |
| 17 | FC Dallas | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 18:16 | 13 |
| 18 | Orlando City | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 15:13 | 13 |
| 19 | Seattle Sounders | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 13:12 | 13 |
| 20 | Colorado Rapids | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 16:9 | 12 |
| 21 | Inter Miami | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 19:15 | 12 |
| 22 | CF Montréal | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 10:8 | 11 |
| 23 | Toronto FC | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 17:18 | 11 |
| 24 | NY Red Bulls | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 13:16 | 11 |
| 25 | D.C. United | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 13:17 | 11 |
| 26 | Minnesota Utd | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 6:5 | 10 |
| 27 | Philadelphia | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 7:7 | 9 |
| 28 | LA Galaxy | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 11:14 | 9 |
| 29 | Sporting KC | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 11:15 | 8 |
| 30 | Atlanta United | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 11:14 | 7 |
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