Sporting Kansas City vs Los Angeles FC Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 12 Sep 2026
Sporting Kansas City vs Los Angeles FC Predictions
Sporting KC +1 on the Asian Handicap could be the order of the day. We can back them at -127 against LAFC and benefit if the underdogs draw or win, while there’s stake back if they only lose by a single goal.
Take a closer look at our complete Sporting KC vs LAFC betting analysis, which presents a full breakdown of our main match prediction, plus our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
Sporting Kansas City vs Los Angeles FC Preview
Sporting Kansas City clash with Los Angeles FC at Children's Mercy Park, with kick-off set for 20:30 on Saturday 12 September.
Sporting Kansas City have suffered defeat in their last three games. Most recently, a 4-3 scoreline occurred on the road at Toyota Stadium against Dallas. Raphael Wicky's side had most of the ball boasting 56% possession and ten shots on target, while Taylor Calheira got two goals and Stephen Afrifa scored the other.
Los Angeles FC claimed a home victory in their previous game. A 2-0 win occurred against New York Red Bulls at BMO Stadium. The Black and Gold had 43% possession and managed eight shots on goal, while Jude Terry and Armindo Sieb were on the scoresheet.
H2H: LAFC Have 8 Wins in Past 10 on Head-to-Head
LAFC have racked up five straight victories over Sporting. Their last encounter saw LAFC make home advantage count at BMO Stadium, winning 4-0. The past 10 H2H meetings have featured eight LAFC wins and two draws.
| MLS | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 |  Los Angeles FC |
25 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 40 | 24 | 16 | 40:24 | 40 |
| 30 |  Sporting KC |
23 | 4 | 3 | 16 | 23 | 58 | -35 | 23:58 | 15 |
1 win, 8 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.0 goals from 3.7 shots on goal and 9.9 attempts. Sporting KC have had 40.6% possession and 3.2 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 2.4 goals from 5.1 shots on goal and 13.3 attempts, while being awarded 4.0 corners.
The four top scorers are Taylor Calheira, Stephen Afrifa, Calvin Harris and Dejan Joveljic, with these players all scoring 2 goals. Leading assistor is Manu Garcia with 2.
LAFC have won 4, lost 2 and drawn 4, with an average of 14.5 attempts, 4.5 shots on goal and 1.6 goals. Marc Dos Santos' team average 44.5% possession, 6.5 corners in their favour and 5.7 corners against, while 0.7 goals have been conceded from 3.5 shots on goal and 13.7 attempts.
Denis Bouanga has landed 6 goals, Heung-Min Son 5, with Jude Terry and two others scoring 1. Denis Bouanga has been the chief assist maker in the previous 10 games with 3.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Sporting KC predicted lineup (4-4-2): Stefan Cleveland (GK), Justin Reynolds, Moisés Mosquera, Or Blorian, Jayden Reid, André Luiz, Lasse Berg Johnsen, Kwaku Agyabeng, Osvaldo Pedro Capemba Capita, Stephen Afrifa, Taylor Calheira.
Los Angeles FC predicted lineup (4-3-3): Hugo Lloris (GK), Ryan Hollingshead, Aaron Long, Nkosi Tafari Burgess, Kenny Nielsen, Jude Terry, Mathieu Choiniere, Yevgen Cheberko, Jacob Shaffelburg, Heung-Min Son, Denis Bouanga.
Main Match Prediction
Sporting KC are worth chancing on the Asian Handicap with a +1 goal start at odds of -127. We think that the home team will keep the scoreline close in this MLS match and have an outside chance of winning.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
We’re always focused on the MLS form guide to identify the latest betting trends. When it comes to key players getting injured, that can also have a bearing. The latest stats provide even more information to make a football prediction.
If you go by the top bookies, there’s a 55.9% likelihood of our pick winning. However, our tipsters in-depth research has found that the actual probability is between 60-65%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.
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Correct Score Prediction
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There are odds of +575 available that we see a 1-1 scoreline played out. We like the correct score option as there’s a nice reward if you can accurately predict the outcome.
Player Prop Picks
Dénis Bouanga (LAFC) is available to cover the shots on goal total at -137. It’s really hard to rule him out at an attractive price for the Shots on Target betting market.
Stephen Afrifa (SKC) has registered two goals in his past four MLS games. We’re content to land the +310 for this Anytime Goalscorer bet as there’s value in the odds that he features on the scoresheet.
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Corners Prediction
The 9.5 Total Corners line has not been covered in five consecutive Sporting KC home matches. We think that the teams will come up short and this Total Corners wager can be backed at -103.
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Bet Builder Tips
We’ve lined up different selections in the following same-game multi: Sporting KC to cover the +1 Asian Handicap, both teams to find the net accompanied by under 9.5 corners to be awarded.
A bet builder provides an exciting opportunity to follow various picks for the same football match. Bettors enjoy creating a tailored wager based on their predictions for how a match is likely to turn out.
Sporting Kansas City vs Los Angeles 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.
Favourites Los Angeles FC are regarded as the likeliest winners for this MLS clash. The -164 about them triumphing means a 62% chance of coming out on top based on their current betting odds. For those wanting to back Sporting Kansas City, you will find +390 about this outsider.
LAFC can be backed at +104 on the Half-Time Result and you’ll need them to have their noses in front by the break. Sporting can be chanced at +350 and the draw is +143.
For those expecting a high-scoring contest, Over 2.5 Goals is the shortest price. Punters anticipating that both teams will find the net are able to land -179 for the BTTS Yes option.
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Those interested in favourite Dénis Bouanga to find the net first are able to get +300. If the Anytime Goalscorer angle makes more appeal, then this is -108.
Stats: MLS matches only
Sporting KC have gone without a win at Children's Mercy Park in the last three games. Raphael Wicky's side have recorded six defeats, two victories and two draws in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.00 goals per game and conceding 1.90.
LAFC haven’t tasted victory in the previous four away matches. The Black and Gold have managed four draws, four losses and two victories in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 1.30 goals per game and conceding 1.30.
LAFC beat Sporting 2-0 when the teams last met at Children's Mercy Park. LAFC have triumphed in five of the previous 6 H2H meetings at Children's Mercy Park, while Sporting have won once.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sporting Kansas City Home Stats |
2-2-6 | 2.90 | 1.00 | 1.90 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 3 | |
| Los Angeles FC Away Stats |
2-4-4 | 2.60 | 1.30 | 1.30 | 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: 26/07 2026 LAFC 4 Sporting KC 0
- MLS: 09/06 2025 LAFC 3 Sporting KC 1
- MLS: 23/03 2025 Sporting KC 0 LAFC 2
- MLS: 06/10 2024 Sporting KC 0 LAFC 3
- U.S. Open Cup: 26/09 2024 LAFC 3 Sporting KC 1
- MLS: 10/03 2024 LAFC 0 Sporting KC 0
- MLS: 18/06 2023 Sporting KC 1 LAFC 2
- MLS: 18/05 2023 LAFC 1 Sporting KC 1
- MLS: 24/07 2022 Sporting KC 0 LAFC 2
- MLS: 17/04 2022 LAFC 3 Sporting KC 1
Sporting KC League Stats
Los Angeles FC League Stats
- 1 win, 8 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 4 wins, 2 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 2.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.90 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 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.20 corners awarded and 4.00 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 2.80 corners awarded and 4.80 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 7.20 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 7.60 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 6.50 corners awarded and 5.70 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.40 corners awarded and 5.20 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 12.20 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.60 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 40.60% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 38.10% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 1 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 44.50% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 46.00% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Sporting KC this season are Calvin Harris (3), Stephen Afrifa (3), Capita (2)
- Top Assistors for Sporting KC this season are Manu Garcia (4), Calvin Harris (3), Jacob Davis (2)
Sporting Kansas City vs Los Angeles FC Lineups & Team News
Make sure to look over the Sporting vs LAFC team news before betting. We’ll share the predicted and confirmed lineups for the MLS together with updated injury news.
Sporting KC Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
Los Angeles FC Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
Sporting KC Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
Los Angeles FC Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
Previous Sporting KC Lineups
Previous Los Angeles FC Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Sporting KC Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Raphael Wicky
Los Angeles FC Player Stats & Squad
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 24 | 16 | 5 | 3 | 48:19 | 53 |
| 2 | Vancouver | 23 | 14 | 4 | 5 | 52:21 | 46 |
| 3 | Inter Miami | 24 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 59:44 | 44 |
| 4 | Houston Dynamo | 24 | 13 | 4 | 7 | 32:27 | 43 |
| 5 | NE Revolution | 24 | 12 | 4 | 8 | 39:30 | 40 |
| 6 | Los Angeles FC | 25 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 40:24 | 40 |
| 7 | FC Dallas | 24 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 47:41 | 40 |
| 8 | Chicago Fire | 23 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 44:33 | 39 |
| 9 | Charlotte FC | 24 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 42:33 | 39 |
| 10 | SJ Earthquakes | 24 | 11 | 5 | 8 | 43:36 | 38 |
| 11 | St. Louis | 24 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 38:33 | 38 |
| 12 | Colorado Rapids | 24 | 10 | 2 | 12 | 32:32 | 32 |
| 13 | Portland Timbers | 24 | 9 | 5 | 10 | 46:45 | 32 |
| 14 | Orlando City | 24 | 9 | 4 | 11 | 41:56 | 31 |
| 15 | FC Cincinnati | 23 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 49:56 | 31 |
| 16 | San Diego | 24 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 42:37 | 30 |
| 17 | Philadelphia | 24 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 41:39 | 30 |
| 18 | Real Salt Lake | 23 | 8 | 5 | 10 | 37:37 | 29 |
| 19 | NYCFC | 24 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 37:33 | 29 |
| 20 | Minnesota Utd | 24 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 35:39 | 29 |
| 21 | LA Galaxy | 25 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 30:39 | 29 |
| 22 | Toronto FC | 24 | 6 | 11 | 7 | 38:43 | 29 |
| 23 | D.C. United | 23 | 6 | 10 | 7 | 30:37 | 28 |
| 24 | Seattle Sounders | 22 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 24:29 | 27 |
| 25 | NY Red Bulls | 24 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 32:48 | 27 |
| 26 | Austin FC | 24 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 30:43 | 26 |
| 27 | Columbus Crew | 24 | 6 | 5 | 13 | 35:41 | 23 |
| 28 | Atlanta United | 24 | 6 | 4 | 14 | 29:43 | 22 |
| 29 | CF Montréal | 24 | 5 | 6 | 13 | 31:50 | 21 |
| 30 | Sporting KC | 23 | 4 | 3 | 16 | 23:58 | 15 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 12 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 36:12 | 34 |
| 2 | Vancouver | 13 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 31:9 | 28 |
| 3 | Los Angeles FC | 13 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 25:11 | 26 |
| 4 | NE Revolution | 12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 22:11 | 26 |
| 5 | Houston Dynamo | 12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 15:8 | 26 |
| 6 | Charlotte FC | 13 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 26:13 | 25 |
| 7 | Colorado Rapids | 11 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 21:9 | 24 |
| 8 | Portland Timbers | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 31:24 | 24 |
| 9 | FC Cincinnati | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 31:21 | 23 |
| 10 | Real Salt Lake | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 24:15 | 23 |
| 11 | Chicago Fire | 11 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 21:12 | 22 |
| 12 | San Diego | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 32:19 | 21 |
| 13 | St. Louis | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 21:14 | 21 |
| 14 | Orlando City | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 20:17 | 20 |
| 15 | Toronto FC | 14 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 29:28 | 20 |
| 16 | Philadelphia | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 19:11 | 19 |
| 17 | Inter Miami | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 31:22 | 17 |
| 18 | Austin FC | 12 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 16:12 | 17 |
| 19 | Columbus Crew | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 17:14 | 17 |
| 20 | NYCFC | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 26:20 | 16 |
| 21 | FC Dallas | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 22:19 | 16 |
| 22 | LA Galaxy | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 14:15 | 16 |
| 23 | D.C. United | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 17:23 | 16 |
| 24 | Seattle Sounders | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 16:18 | 15 |
| 25 | NY Red Bulls | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 18:23 | 15 |
| 26 | CF Montréal | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 16:15 | 14 |
| 27 | SJ Earthquakes | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 19:19 | 14 |
| 28 | Atlanta United | 12 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 17:21 | 13 |
| 29 | Minnesota Utd | 12 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 12:13 | 12 |
| 30 | Sporting KC | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 12:21 | 9 |
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