Sporting Kansas City vs Minnesota United Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 22 Jul 2026
Sporting Kansas City vs Minnesota United Predictions
We think that Minnesota will have the upper hand against Sporting KC and we like the price of -110 on the Full-Time Result market. The odds make plenty of appeal and we’re expecting this bet to land.
Read our complete Sporting KC vs Minnesota betting preview for the full analysis behind our main match prediction, as well as our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
Sporting Kansas City vs Minnesota United Preview
Sporting Kansas City clash with Minnesota United at Children's Mercy Park, with kick-off set for 20:30 on Wednesday 22 July.
Sporting Kansas City have been beaten in back-to-back MLS games. On their travels, they recently suffered a 3-2 defeat against St. Louis City at Energizer Park. The Wiz had 44% possession and totalled three shots on target, while Capita and Dejan Joveljic scored one goal each.
Minnesota United hosted Real Salt Lake at Allianz Field in their previous game, ending in a 1-1 draw. Cameron Knowles' team had one shot on goal and boasted 57% possession, while Mauricio Gonzalez was on the scoresheet.
3-0 Victory for United in Previous H2H Clash
Minnesota haven’t lost to Sporting in their past five games. In their last encounter, Minnesota enjoyed a 3-0 scoreline on home soil at Allianz Field. The previous 10 H2H meetings have yielded four wins apiece and two draws.
| MLS | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 |  Minnesota Utd |
15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 18 | 22 | -4 | 18:22 | 22 |
| 29 |  Sporting KC |
15 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 16 | 39 | -23 | 16:39 | 11 |
2 wins, 7 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.1 goals from 4.5 shots on goal and 10.7 attempts. Sporting KC have had 44.9% possession and 3.8 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 2.8 goals from 5.7 shots on goal and 16.7 attempts, while being awarded 5.0 corners.
Dejan Joveljic is the top scorer with 4 goals, while Capita and Calvin Harris each have 2. Manu Garcia has made the most assists with 3.
Minnesota have 5 victories, 3 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 1.4 goals from 13.8 attempts and 4.7 shots on goal. United average 48.9% possession, 5.2 corners awarded and 4.5 corners against them, while conceding 1.1 goals from 12.0 attempts and 4.0 shots on goal.
Kelvin Yeboah got 6 goals, Anthony Markanich notched 4, while Mauricio Gonzalez and two other players scored 1. Joaquin Pereyra and Tomas Chancalay are the top assist makers, managing 3 in the last 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Sporting KC predicted lineup (4-4-2): Stefan Cleveland (GK), Ian James, Jansen Miller, Or Blorian, Jayden Reid, Osvaldo Pedro Capemba Capita, Lasse Berg Johnsen, Zorhan Bassong, Calvin Harris, Dejan Joveljić, Manu García.
Minnesota United predicted lineup (4-4-2): Drake Callender (GK), Kyle Duncan, Jefferson Díaz, Michael Boxall, Morris Duggan, Joaquín Pereyra, Nectarios Triantis, Owen Gene, Anthony Markanich, Kelvin Yeboah, Tomás Chancalay.
Main Match Prediction
Minnesota are on course for a nice return ahead of this MLS clash, with odds of -110 standing out on the coupon. We’re feeling fairly optimistic that this prediction will be on the money.
We study the MLS form as a first port of call and also make sure we’re across any injuries before making our football predictions. Then it’s a case of understanding the sort of narrative that the stats provide.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction:
According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. However, our tipsters in-depth research has found that the actual probability is between 55-60%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.
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Correct Score Prediction
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We’re taking a correct score bet which involves Minnesota to win 1-0. The odds of +800 make plenty of appeal and you should hopefully get some entertainment with this wager.
Player Prop Picks
Joaquín Pereyra (Minnesota) is available to have one or more shots on goal at -120. When it comes to wagering Shots on Target, we think the betting odds really stand out for this pick.
Anthony Markanich (Minnesota) has netted three goals in his past five MLS games on the road. We’ll take a chance at +460 for this Anytime Goalscorer wager as the betting odds look really appealing.
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Corners Prediction
Minnesota have had a corner average of 6.20 in the past 5 matches, with Sporting KC averaging 3.80 corners in their previous 10 games. Minnesota might come out on top in terms of corners awarded and odds of +107 make appeal.
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Bet Builder Tips
If you fancy a same-game multi, then why not take Minnesota to come out on top, no more than two goals together with Joaquín Pereyra (Minnesota) to end up with one or more shots on target.
Should you want to back different outcomes for the same football game, then a bet builder will suit your needs. It means that you can create a personalised bet at bigger odds depending on how many predictions you make.
Sporting Kansas City vs Minnesota United 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 of -110 suggest that Minnesota United are likely victors and there’s a 52% probability that the favourites win this MLS clash. Sporting Kansas City are the outsiders at +255 which suggests a lower likelihood of winning.
The Asian Handicap -0.5 bet means you need your selection to simply win. Minnesota are -112, although Sporting are +0.5 at -115 and you win with the latter if things end in a draw.
If you’re looking to bet on more than two goals, then Over 2.5 has the lowest price. If you think that both sides will end up scoring, then the Both Teams to Score Yes option can be backed at -233.
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.
You will find Kelvin Yeboah at +400 to be First Goalscorer which makes him the favourite. There’s the chance to get +125 that he finds the net at anytime.
Stats: MLS matches only
Sporting have recorded six defeats, three draws and one victory in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.00 goals per game and conceding 1.80.
Minnesota have five defeats, four wins and one draw in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.40 goals per match and conceding 2.20.
The last Children's Mercy Park meeting saw Sporting and Minnesota draw 3-3. The past 9 H2H meetings at Children's Mercy Park have seen Sporting triumph six times, one draw and two Minnesota wins.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sporting Kansas City Home Stats |
1-3-6 | 2.80 | 1.00 | 1.80 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 3 | |
| Minnesota United Away Stats |
4-1-5 | 3.60 | 1.40 | 2.20 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 3 | |
- 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: 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
- MLS: 14/07 2022 Minnesota 1 Sporting KC 1
Sporting KC League Stats
Minnesota United League Stats
- 2 wins, 7 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 1 win, 6 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 5 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 2.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.80 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.90 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 7 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 1.40 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 2.20 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.60 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.80 corners awarded and 5.00 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.70 corners awarded and 4.30 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 8.80 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.00 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 4 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 5.20 corners awarded and 4.50 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.50 corners awarded and 5.10 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 9.70 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.60 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 44.90% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 47.10% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 48.90% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 42.90% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Sporting KC this season are Dejan Joveljic (7), Calvin Harris (2), Capita (2)
- Top Assistors for Sporting KC this season are Manu Garcia (4), Calvin Harris (3), Dejan Joveljic (1)
Sporting Kansas City vs Minnesota United Lineups & Team News
The Sporting vs Minnesota team news could change everything — review it before betting. Get the latest predicted and confirmed MLS lineups and injury news right here.
Sporting KC Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
Minnesota United Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
Sporting KC Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
Minnesota United Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
Previous Sporting KC Lineups
Previous Minnesota United Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Sporting KC Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Raphael Wicky
Minnesota United Player Stats & Squad
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| 2 | Vancouver | 14 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 34:12 | 32 |
| 3 | SJ Earthquakes | 15 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 34:15 | 32 |
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| 10 | Seattle Sounders | 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 18:16 | 24 |
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| 18 | St. Louis | 15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 19:22 | 19 |
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| 20 | Portland Timbers | 15 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 27:29 | 17 |
| 21 | San Diego | 15 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 30:27 | 17 |
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| 25 | Toronto FC | 15 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 22:29 | 15 |
| 26 | Orlando City | 15 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 23:44 | 14 |
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| 4 | NE Revolution | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 17:7 | 21 |
| 5 | Charlotte FC | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 18:9 | 17 |
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| 8 | Houston Dynamo | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 8:6 | 15 |
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| 12 | FC Dallas | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 18:16 | 13 |
| 13 | Seattle Sounders | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 13:12 | 13 |
| 14 | San Diego | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 23:15 | 12 |
| 15 | NYCFC | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 19:13 | 11 |
| 16 | CF Montréal | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 10:7 | 11 |
| 17 | Columbus Crew | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 9:6 | 11 |
| 18 | Austin FC | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 9:6 | 11 |
| 19 | Toronto FC | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 17:18 | 11 |
| 20 | NY Red Bulls | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 13:14 | 11 |
| 21 | Portland Timbers | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 14:11 | 10 |
| 22 | Orlando City | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 14:13 | 10 |
| 23 | Colorado Rapids | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 15:9 | 9 |
| 24 | Inter Miami | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 16:13 | 9 |
| 25 | Minnesota Utd | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 6:5 | 9 |
| 26 | LA Galaxy | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 10:11 | 9 |
| 27 | D.C. United | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 11:16 | 8 |
| 28 | Atlanta United | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 11:14 | 7 |
| 29 | Sporting KC | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 9:14 | 5 |
| 30 | Philadelphia | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3:6 | 3 |
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