Sporting Kansas City
Football USA - MLS Children's Mercy Park Sat 19 Jul 20:30
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  8. Table

MLS Betting Preview: Sporting Kansas City vs New York City

Sporting Kansas City host New York City in this MLS match at Children's Mercy Park, with kick-off set for 20:30 on Saturday 19 July 2025. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

NYCFC Should Compete Favourably

If you agree with our view that New York City can perform well against Sporting KC, then you can bet them with a +0.25 goal start at -149. This means our Asian Handicap stake is divided equally between 0 and +0.5.

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Goalless Draw in Previous H2H

Sporting Kansas City lost their last game, suffering a 3-2 home defeat to Seattle Sounders at Children's Mercy Park. The Wiz had 49% possession and managed nine shots on target, while Dejan Joveljic and Santiago Munoz scored one goal apiece.

New York City FC won their previous game 2-1. This was an away victory at Inter&Co Stadium against Orlando City. Pascal Jansen's side recorded 54% possession and had four shots on goal, with Kyle Smith (own goal) and Alonso Martinez on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Citi Field played host to the last head-to-head where NYCFC were at home to Sporting. The clash ended in a 0-0 draw.

MLS G W D L GF GA GD GD P
11 NYCFC logo NYCFC 22 10 4 8 29 25 4 29:25 34
23 Sporting KC logo Sporting KC 22 6 5 11 35 41 -6 35:41 23
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Sporting Kansas City – Last 10 League Games

3 wins, 3 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.8 goals from 4.3 shots on goal and 8.5 attempts. Sporting KC have had 45.0% possession and 4.5 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.9 goals from 6.7 shots on goal and 13.3 attempts, while being awarded 4.8 corners.

Dejan Joveljic leads the way with 8 goals, while Santiago Munoz and Erik Thommy have 3 and 2 respectively. Manu Garcia is the top assists maker on 4.

New York City – Last 10 League Games

NYCFC have won 5, lost 3 and drawn 2, with an average of 4.2 shots on goal, 9.7 attempts and 1.6 goals. The Pigeons average 55.6% possession, 5.7 corners awarded and 4.9 corners against, while 1.1 goals have been conceded from 7.8 attempts and 3.8 shots on goal.

Hannes Wolf has recorded 6 goals, Alonso Martinez 3, with Maxi Moralez and Monsef Bakrar both managing 2. Justin Haak has been the top assist maker with 3 in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Sporting KC predicted lineup (4-3-3): John Pulskamp (GK), Khiry Shelton, Jansen Miller, Joaquín Fernández, Logan Ndenbe, Manu García, Memo Rodríguez, Zorhan Bassong, Magomed-Shapi Suleymanov, Dejan Joveljić, Dániel Sallói.

New York City predicted lineup (4-3-3): Matt Freese (GK), Strahinja Tanasijevic, Thiago Martins, Justin Haak, Kevin OToole, Maxi Moralez, Aiden O'Neill, Andrés Perea, Agustin Ojeda, Alonso Martínez, Hannes Wolf.

Sporting Kansas City vs New York City Prediction & Betting Tips

The Sporting Kansas City vs New York City betting tips feature sharp analysis across major markets, including a key match prediction, our best corners bet, player prop picks, correct score guidance and a ready-made bet builder.

Match Prediction

We’ll divide our stake by wagering New York City +0.25 at odds of -149 for this Asian Handicap wager. We’re expecting to see a quality performance from the away team in this MLS showdown.

Our MLS experts like to go through the form guide, with injuries and suspensions also having a bearing on the match. Before making our football predictions, we combine this information with the latest numbers.

Key Sporting Kansas City vs New York City league stats:

  • The +0.25 line has been covered by NYCFC in 7 of their last 10 games.
  • The +0.25 line has been covered by NYCFC in 13 of their last 20 games.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by SKC in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by SKC in 7 of their last 10 games.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by SKC in 2 consecutive games at home.

NYCFC +0.25 Probability

Based on the latest odds from the top bookmakers, our pick carries a 59.9% chance of winning. However, our experts think that the probability sits between 65-70% taking all factors into consideration. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction
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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Hannes Wolf to Score +205 bet365 logo

Hannes Wolf (NYCFC) has scored six goals in his past ten MLSmatches. We’ll throw a dart at +205 for this Anytime Goalscorer wager as the betting odds look pretty attractive.

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Corners Prediction

Sporting KC Over 4.5 Corners -156 bet365 logo

The 4.5 corners line has been covered by Sporting KC in five consecutive home games, while New York City have conceded 6.20 corners on average in their last 10 away matches. The Sporting Team Corners line is on the low side and we’re looking to go over this number at odds of -156.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Sporting KC Logo Sporting KC
Total
9.30 4.50 4.80
Home
9.70 5.40 4.30
Away
8.80 2.90 5.90
New York City Logo New York City
Total
10.60 5.70 4.90
Home
12.70 6.50 6.20
Away
10.30 4.10 6.20
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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap NYCFC +0.25 -149
Total Goals Over 2.5 -189
Team Corners Sporting KC Over 4.5 -156

We’ve got a same-game multi with three options: New York City to cover the +0.25 Asian Handicap, more than two goals in total combined with Sporting KC to have over 4.5 corners.

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Sporting Kansas City vs New York City Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Betting Sites Anticipating a Close Encounter

New York City FC are available at betting odds of +155 to beat Sporting Kansas City, with their opponents trading at the same price with the bookies. Should you wish to back the draw, it’s on offer at +260 for this MLS encounter.

Sporting can be backed at -119 on the Draw No Bet and you’ll get stakes refunded if the game ends level. Alternatively, NYCFC can be chanced at -118 on the same market.

Over 2.5 Goals is available at shorter odds than Under 2.5 Goals as things stand. If you’re anticipating that both teams will score, the BTTS Yes option can be wagered at -233.

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Alonso Martínez Favourite to Be First Goalscorer

Alonso Martínez is priced at +410 when it comes to First Goalscorer. He’s the favourite and also available at odds of +145 to find the net anytime.

Player Goals
Alonso Martínez (NYCFC)
First
+145
Anytime
+410
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Hannes Wolf (NYCFC)
First
+205
Anytime
+575
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Stephen Afrifa (SKC)
First
+215
Anytime
+575
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Monsef Bakrar (NYCFC)
First
+275
Anytime
+650
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Player Shots On Target
Stephen Afrifa (SKC)
Over 0.5
-175
Under 0.5
-104
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Hannes Wolf (NYCFC)
Over 0.5
-164
Under 0.5
-109
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Daniel Salloi (SKC)
Over 0.5
-127
Under 0.5
-141
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Monsef Bakrar (NYCFC)
Over 0.5
-109
Under 0.5
-164
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Sporting Have Lost Four of Previous Ten Home Games

Sporting have recorded four defeats, three victories and three draws in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.80 goals per game and conceding 2.10.

NYCFC have recorded five losses, three draws and two wins in the previous 10 away games, scoring an average of 0.80 goals per match and conceding 1.30.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Sporting Kansas City logo Sporting Kansas City Home Stats 3-3-4 3.90 1.80 2.10 6 4 7 3
New York City logo New York City Away Stats 2-3-5 2.10 0.80 1.30 3 7 3 7
  • 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
Team Stats
Sporting KC logo Sporting KC League Stats
New York City logo New York City League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Sporting Kansas City vs New York City Lineups & Team News

Don’t miss the latest Sporting vs NYCFC team news before you bet. Expect the predicted and confirmed MLS lineups along with timely injury updates.

Sporting KC Predicted Lineup 4-3-3

New York City Predicted Lineup 4-3-3

Sporting KC Predicted Lineup 4-3-3

1 John Pulskamp
11 Khiry Shelton 15 Jansen Miller 24 Joaquín Fernández 18 Logan Ndenbe
21 Manu García 8 Memo Rodríguez 22 Zorhan Bassong
93 M. Suleymanov 9 Dejan Joveljić 10 Dániel Sallói
49 Matt Freese
19 S. Tanasijevic 13 Thiago Martins 80 Justin Haak 22 Kevin OToole
10 Maxi Moralez 21 Aiden O'Neill 8 Andrés Perea
26 Agustin Ojeda 16 Alonso Martínez 17 Hannes Wolf

New York City Predicted Lineup 4-3-3

Previous Sporting KC Lineups

12 Jul MLS
Sporting KC 2-3 Seattle Sounders
04 Jul MLS
Colorado Rapids 1-2 Sporting KC
28 Jun MLS
Sporting KC 1-1 Real Salt Lake
25 Jun MLS
Sporting KC 2-1 Charlotte FC
14 Jun MLS
Sporting KC 2-4 FC Dallas
08 Jun MLS
Los Angeles FC 3-1 Sporting KC

Previous New York City Lineups

16 Jul MLS
Orlando City 1-2 NYCFC
12 Jul MLS
Charlotte FC 2-0 NYCFC
03 Jul MLS
NYCFC 3-1 Toronto FC
28 Jun MLS
CF Montréal 1-0 NYCFC
12 Jun MLS
NYCFC 4-0 Atlanta United
31 May MLS
Nashville SC 2-2 NYCFC

Injuries & Suspensions

Sporting KC Injury Table
Type Name Info
Jacob Bartlett Yellow cards
New York City Injury Table
Type Name Info
Jacob Arroyave Lower leg
James Sands Ankle
Malachi Jones Lower leg
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2025 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Philadelphia 23 14 4 5 39:22 46
2 FC Cincinnati 23 14 3 6 38:31 45
3 Nashville SC 23 13 5 5 41:25 44
4 San Diego 23 13 3 7 46:31 42
5 Vancouver 22 12 5 5 38:25 41
6 Columbus Crew 23 11 8 4 38:32 41
7 Minnesota Utd 23 11 7 5 39:26 40
8 Inter Miami 20 11 5 4 44:33 38
9 Los Angeles FC 20 10 5 5 36:24 35
10 Orlando City 23 9 8 6 41:31 35
11 NYCFC 22 10 4 8 29:25 34
12 Seattle Sounders 22 9 7 6 34:31 34
13 NY Red Bulls 23 9 6 8 38:30 33
14 Portland Timbers 22 9 6 7 31:31 33
15 Charlotte FC 23 10 2 11 38:37 32
16 Colorado Rapids 24 8 6 10 30:36 30
17 Austin FC 22 8 6 8 17:24 30
18 Chicago Fire 22 8 5 9 42:40 29
19 SJ Earthquakes 23 7 8 8 44:39 29
20 Real Salt Lake 22 8 4 10 24:28 28
21 Houston Dynamo 23 7 5 11 29:38 26
22 NE Revolution 22 6 7 9 29:30 25
23 Sporting KC 22 6 5 11 35:41 23
24 FC Dallas 22 5 7 10 29:41 22
25 Toronto FC 22 5 6 11 25:29 21
26 Atlanta United 22 4 8 10 25:40 20
27 D.C. United 23 4 7 12 19:43 19
28 St. Louis 22 4 6 12 23:35 18
29 LA Galaxy 23 3 6 14 25:45 15
30 CF Montréal 23 3 6 14 20:43 15
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Nashville SC 12 8 3 1 25:9 27
2 Philadelphia 12 8 3 1 26:13 27
3 NY Red Bulls 11 8 2 1 30:13 26
4 Los Angeles FC 11 8 1 2 20:6 25
5 Charlotte FC 11 8 1 2 23:12 25
6 Columbus Crew 12 7 4 1 21:12 25
7 NYCFC 11 8 0 3 19:10 24
8 FC Cincinnati 11 7 2 2 21:14 23
9 Seattle Sounders 11 6 4 1 24:12 22
10 Portland Timbers 12 6 4 2 18:15 22
11 San Diego 12 6 3 3 22:12 21
12 Minnesota Utd 12 6 3 3 23:14 21
13 Vancouver 10 6 2 2 22:13 20
14 Inter Miami 10 6 2 2 24:16 20
15 Colorado Rapids 13 6 2 5 17:16 20
16 Orlando City 12 5 3 4 24:19 18
17 Austin FC 11 4 5 2 8:8 17
18 Real Salt Lake 10 5 1 4 13:10 16
19 Atlanta United 11 4 4 3 19:17 16
20 SJ Earthquakes 12 3 6 3 29:21 15
21 St. Louis 11 3 4 4 14:16 13
22 Houston Dynamo 12 4 1 7 14:22 13
23 Sporting KC 11 3 3 5 19:23 12
24 LA Galaxy 11 3 2 6 14:18 11
25 D.C. United 12 2 5 5 9:18 11
26 Chicago Fire 10 2 4 4 11:14 10
27 Toronto FC 13 2 4 7 10:14 10
28 NE Revolution 9 2 2 5 10:13 8
29 CF Montréal 10 1 3 6 8:22 6
30 FC Dallas 10 1 2 7 9:18 5