Sporting Kansas City vs New York Red Bulls Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 23 May 2026
MLS Betting Preview: Sporting Kansas City vs New York Red Bulls
Sporting Kansas City clash with New York Red Bulls at Children's Mercy Park, with kick-off set for 20:30 on Saturday 23 May.
We’re going to side with NY Red Bulls at +110 to defeat Sporting KC and this looks like a standout bet. The Full-Time Result market presents us with the opportunity to grab some value for this prediction.
Sporting Kansas City have won back-to-back MLS games. A 2-1 triumph recently occurred away at Q2 Stadium when playing Austin FC. The Missouri club had 50% possession and nine shots on target, while Manu Garcia and Stephen Afrifa scored one goal each.
New York Red Bulls drew their previous game which was at home. The action at Sports Illustrated Stadium ended 1-1 against New York City FC. Michael Bradley's side were restricted to 43% possession and had five shots on goal, with Jorge Ruvalcaba on the scoresheet.
Head-to-Head Statistics
When the teams last went head-to-head, we saw Sporting draw 1-1 away to Red Bulls at Sports Illustrated Stadium. The past 4 H2H meetings have seen two draws along with a victory for Sporting and a win for Red Bulls.
| MLS | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 |  NY Red Bulls |
14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 23 | 31 | -8 | 23:31 | 19 |
| 29 |  Sporting KC |
13 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 13 | 34 | -21 | 13:34 | 11 |
3 wins, 6 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.1 goals from 4.1 shots on goal and 9.5 attempts. Sporting KC have had 43.2% possession and 3.5 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 2.8 goals from 5.9 shots on goal and 17.1 attempts, while being awarded 5.8 corners.
Top scorer Dejan Joveljic has found the net 4 times, with Manu Garcia, Stephen Afrifa, Capita and Calvin Harris getting 1 goals each. Calvin Harris is the leading assists maker on 3.
Red Bulls have 3 victories, 4 defeats and 3 draws, averaging 12.8 attempts, 4.3 shots on goal and 1.9 goals. The Red Bulls average 48.6% possession, 5.1 corners in their favour and 4.4 corners against, while 2.6 goals have been conceded from 5.8 shots on goal and 14.0 attempts.
Julian Hall has landed 6 goals, Jorge Ruvalcaba 5, with Cade Cowell and two others scoring 1. Ronald Donkor has had 4 assists in the previous 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Sporting KC predicted lineup (4-4-2): Stefan Cleveland (GK), Jake Davis, Ian James, Wyatt Meyer, Jayden Reid, Osvaldo Pedro Capemba Capita, Zorhan Bassong, Lasse Berg Johnsen, Calvin Harris, Taylor Calheira, Dejan Joveljić.
New York Red Bulls predicted lineup (4-3-3): Ethan Horvath (GK), Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty, Justin Che, Dylan Nealis, Matthew Dos Santos, Ronald Donkor, Adri Mehmeti, Emil Forsberg, Cade Cowell, Julian Hall, Jorge Ruvalcaba.
Sporting Kansas City vs New York Red Bulls Prediction & Betting Tips
Our Sporting Kansas City vs New York Red Bulls preview includes expert betting advice on all fronts — from a match prediction and correct score guidance to corners advice, player prop selections and a bet builder tailored for value.
Match Prediction
We’re confident when it comes to NY Red Bulls landing a victory. It’s looking likely that the away team could have the upper hand in this MLS clash and a price of +110 is highly appealing.
Knowing the players that are injured give us a helping hand when putting together football betting tips. Once we’ve also looked at the MLS form guide, we use the available stats and make predictions.
Key Sporting Kansas City vs New York Red Bulls league stats:
If you go by the best football betting sites, our pick has a 47.6% chance of delivering a return. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success between 50-55%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.
If you anticipate that Red Bulls can start the game quickly, then we would point you in the direction of the Double Result market. You can bet them to be in front at the break and full-time whistle.
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Correct Score Prediction
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NY Red Bulls
We’re betting on NY Red Bulls to secure a 2-1 winning scoreline. Odds of +650 can be taken and it’s great fun to predict a correct score and hopefully land a winner.
Player Prop Picks
Jorge Ruvalcaba (Red Bulls) has scored five goals in his past ten MLS games. It’s worth a play on the +240 that he is Anytime Goalscorer as there’s lots of value for these betting odds.
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Corners Prediction
Sporting KC have failed to cover the 4.5 corners line in six consecutive home games, with New York Red Bulls conceding under 4.5 corners in 4 of their previous 5 matches. There is value when it comes to going under the Sporting Team Corners line and this is available at -109.
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Bet Builder Tips
Our bet builder is compiled of the following: New York Red Bulls to triumph, Yes on the Both Teams to Score market merged with Sporting KC to record under 4.5 corners.
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Sporting Kansas City vs New York Red Bulls 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 bookmakers have New York Red Bulls as +110 favourites for this MLS encounter, with the 1x2 odds suggesting that they are 48% likely to triumph. If you want to get against the market leader, then you’re able to secure +200 for Sporting Kansas City.
If you think that Red Bulls are able to beat Sporting, then the -119 could be the option for you on the Asian Handicap -0.25. Built into this bet is the half stake refund should the scoreline end level.
For those expecting a high-scoring contest, Over 2.5 Goals is the shortest price. The Yes pick in the Both Teams to Score market is considered to be the most likely result and it’s trading at -278.
You’ll be blown away by the hundreds of markets available for MLS games. Head to one of our recommended betting sites and take your pick from the various football options available.
There is +125 available that Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting finds the net anytime. If you’re interested in the favourite to score the first goal, then you are able to secure +430.
Stats: MLS matches only
Sporting have clocked up five losses, three draws and two wins in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 1.30 goals per match and conceding 1.80.
Red Bulls have finished with five losses, three victories and two draws in the past 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.40 goals per match and conceding 2.20.
In the last meeting at Children's Mercy Park, Red Bulls defeated Sporting by a 1-0 scoreline.
| 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 | 3.10 | 1.30 | 1.80 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 3 | |
| New York Red Bulls Away Stats |
3-2-5 | 3.60 | 1.40 | 2.20 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 2 | |
- 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
Sporting KC League Stats
New York Red Bulls 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
- 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws 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 1.30 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 3.10 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 1.90 goals scored and 2.60 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 4.50 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 8 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.50 corners awarded and 5.80 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.90 corners awarded and 4.60 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 9.30 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.50 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 2 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 5.10 corners awarded and 4.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.40 corners awarded and 5.00 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 9.50 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.40 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 43.20% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 45.90% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 1 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 48.60% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 52.00% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Sporting KC this season are Dejan Joveljic (6), Calvin Harris (1), Capita (1)
- Top Assistors for Sporting KC this season are Calvin Harris (3), Manu Garcia (2), Dejan Joveljic (1)
Sporting Kansas City vs New York Red Bulls Lineups & Team News
Always review the Sporting vs Red Bulls team news before locking in your bets. We’ll deliver the predicted and confirmed MLS lineups as well as the most recent injury news.
Sporting KC Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
New York Red Bulls Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
Sporting KC Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
New York Red Bulls Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
Previous Sporting KC Lineups
Previous New York Red Bulls Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Sporting KC Player Stats & Squad
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New York Red Bulls Player Stats & Squad
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 13 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 29:10 | 30 |
| 2 | Vancouver | 13 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 30:10 | 29 |
| 3 | SJ Earthquakes | 14 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 31:14 | 29 |
| 4 | Inter Miami | 14 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 33:24 | 28 |
| 5 | Real Salt Lake | 13 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 25:18 | 25 |
| 6 | NE Revolution | 13 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 22:17 | 25 |
| 7 | Seattle Sounders | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 17:10 | 24 |
| 8 | Chicago Fire | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 25:15 | 23 |
| 9 | FC Dallas | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 28:21 | 22 |
| 10 | Houston Dynamo | 13 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 18:22 | 21 |
| 11 | Los Angeles FC | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 23:17 | 21 |
| 12 | Minnesota Utd | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 17:21 | 21 |
| 13 | NYCFC | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 24:19 | 19 |
| 14 | LA Galaxy | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 21:21 | 19 |
| 15 | NY Red Bulls | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 23:31 | 19 |
| 16 | Charlotte FC | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 23:23 | 18 |
| 17 | San Diego | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 28:23 | 17 |
| 18 | D.C. United | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 17:21 | 17 |
| 19 | FC Cincinnati | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 30:35 | 17 |
| 20 | Colorado Rapids | 14 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 24:22 | 16 |
| 21 | Portland Timbers | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 21:25 | 14 |
| 22 | Orlando City | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 21:38 | 14 |
| 23 | Toronto FC | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 21:27 | 14 |
| 24 | Austin FC | 14 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 19:28 | 14 |
| 25 | CF Montréal | 13 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 18:27 | 13 |
| 26 | Columbus Crew | 14 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 19:23 | 13 |
| 27 | St. Louis | 13 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 13:20 | 13 |
| 28 | Atlanta United | 13 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 14:21 | 11 |
| 29 | Sporting KC | 13 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 13:34 | 11 |
| 30 | Philadelphia | 14 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 14:24 | 7 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vancouver | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 21:4 | 21 |
| 2 | Real Salt Lake | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 18:8 | 21 |
| 3 | NE Revolution | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 17:7 | 21 |
| 4 | Nashville SC | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 21:8 | 16 |
| 5 | Houston Dynamo | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 8:6 | 15 |
| 6 | Charlotte FC | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 17:9 | 14 |
| 7 | SJ Earthquakes | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 16:6 | 13 |
| 8 | Los Angeles FC | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 14:8 | 13 |
| 9 | Seattle Sounders | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12:7 | 13 |
| 10 | FC Dallas | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 18:16 | 13 |
| 11 | San Diego | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 21:11 | 12 |
| 12 | Chicago Fire | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 14:8 | 12 |
| 13 | NYCFC | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 19:13 | 11 |
| 14 | Austin FC | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 9:6 | 11 |
| 15 | Toronto FC | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 17:18 | 11 |
| 16 | NY Red Bulls | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 13:14 | 11 |
| 17 | Portland Timbers | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 13:8 | 10 |
| 18 | CF Montréal | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10:7 | 10 |
| 19 | FC Cincinnati | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 14:12 | 10 |
| 20 | Orlando City | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 14:13 | 10 |
| 21 | Colorado Rapids | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 14:7 | 9 |
| 22 | LA Galaxy | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9:7 | 8 |
| 23 | Columbus Crew | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7:6 | 8 |
| 24 | Minnesota Utd | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5:4 | 8 |
| 25 | St. Louis | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 8:7 | 7 |
| 26 | Atlanta United | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 11:14 | 7 |
| 27 | D.C. United | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7:12 | 7 |
| 28 | Inter Miami | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 10:9 | 6 |
| 29 | Sporting KC | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8:12 | 5 |
| 30 | Philadelphia | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3:6 | 3 |
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