Sporting Kansas City vs New York City Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 19 Jul 2025
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 | |
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22 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 29 | 25 | 4 | 29:25 | 34 |
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22 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 35 | 41 | -6 | 35:41 | 23 |
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 GamesNYCFC 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:
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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Correct Score Prediction
A 2-1 win in favor of NYCFC is available at odds of +800. Take a chance on the correct score and get rewarded for predicting the right scoreline.
Player Prop Picks
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
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.






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Bet Builder Tips
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.









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 | |
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3-3-4 | 3.90 | 1.80 | 2.10 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 3 | |
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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


- 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
- 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
- An average of 1.80 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.80 goals scored and 2.10 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.90 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 9 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 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 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.80 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.10 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.50 corners awarded and 4.80 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.40 corners awarded and 4.30 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 9.30 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.70 corners awarded in the last 10 home 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 home matches
- An average of 5.70 corners awarded and 4.90 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.10 corners awarded and 6.20 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.60 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.30 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 45.00% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 49.20% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 55.60% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 52.60% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Sporting KC this season are Dejan Joveljic (13), Daniel Salloi (5), Erik Thommy (4)
- Top Assistors for Sporting KC this season are Manu Garcia (7), Erik Thommy (4), Magomed-Shapi Suleymanov (3)
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
New York City Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
Previous Sporting KC Lineups
Previous New York City Lineups
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
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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 |
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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 |
























































