Sporting Kansas City vs Philadelphia Union Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 19 Sep 2026
Sporting Kansas City vs Philadelphia Union Predictions
If you concur with our view that Philadelphia will have the upper hand when meeting Sporting KC, then you can wager the away team at -164. We’re anticipating a return with this Full-Time Result pick.
This Sporting KC vs Philadelphia betting analysis delivers a full overview of our main match prediction, alongside our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
Sporting Kansas City vs Philadelphia Union Preview
Sporting Kansas City host Philadelphia Union at Children's Mercy Park, with kick-off set for 20:30 on Saturday 19 September.
Sporting Kansas City won their last game 3-1. This was recorded at Children's Mercy Park at home to Los Angeles FC. Raphael Wicky's side had 42% possession and totalled eight shots on target, while Andre Luiz, Taylor Calheira and Jacob Bartlett each scored one goal.
Philadelphia Union have won their previous four games. A 5-0 victory recently occurred away at Snapdragon Stadium when playing San Diego FC. The Union had 42% of possession and five shots on goal, with Cavan Sullivan finding the net twice.
H2H: 1-1 Draw in Previous Head-to-Head
Philadelphia are unbeaten when it comes to the past three games against Sporting, with the last clash ending in a 1-1 draw at Children's Mercy Park. The past 4 H2H matches have included two draws along with a win each for Sporting and Philadelphia.
| MLS | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 |  Philadelphia |
34 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 66 | 52 | 14 | 66:52 | 50 |
| 29 |  Sporting KC |
34 | 7 | 5 | 22 | 40 | 81 | -41 | 40:81 | 26 |
2 wins, 7 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.2 goals from 10.4 attempts and 3.7 shots on goal. Sporting KC have had 38.7% possession and 3.2 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 2.3 goals from 14.5 attempts and 5.5 shots on goal, while earning 5.2 corners.
Top scorer is Taylor Calheira on 3 goals, while Stephen Afrifa and Dejan Joveljic have both racked up 2. The top assist makers are Justin Reynolds, Emir Karic and Taylor Calheira, all of whom have 1 on the board.
Philadelphia have won 8 and drawn 2, with an average of 2.8 goals from 6.1 shots on goal and 19.0 attempts. Ryan Richter's team have averaged 49.3% possession, 6.4 corners taken and 4.1 corners against, while conceding 0.9 goals from 3.1 shots on goal and 7.9 attempts.
Bruno Damiani is top scorer on 6, with Cavan Sullivan and Milan Iloski next on 5. Francis Westfield and Cavan Sullivan are the top assists providers with 4 in the previous 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
Sporting KC confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Stefan Cleveland (GK), Justin Reynolds, Moises Mosquera, Wyatt Meyer, Emir Karic, Andre Luiz, Lasse Berg Johnsen, Kwaku Agyabeng, Calvin Harris, Taylor Calheira, Stephen Afrifa.
Philadelphia Union confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Andre Blake (GK), Francis Westfield, Neil Pierre, Nathan Harriel, Kai Wagner, Cavan Sullivan, Danley Jean Jacques, Jovan Lukic, Indiana Vassilev, Milan Iloski, Bruno Damiani.
Main Match Prediction
We’re expecting Philadelphia to triumph in this MLS match and we’re excited by the odds of -164. This prediction has plenty of appeal and we’re confident our pick will land a return.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
The first port of call is to check out the MLS injury and suspension news for each side and then scroll through the form guide. We take this information and apply it to the latest available stats to come up with a verdict.
According to the top bookies, our pick has a 62.1% chance of landing a return. However, our research has found that the actual probability is between 65-70%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.
There is a an attractive wagering alternative that permits you to pair Philly to win with both teams to find the net. It’s a case of heading to the Result + BTTS market to land a bigger price.
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Correct Score Prediction
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Philadelphia
A 2-0 win in favor of Philadelphia is available at odds of +650. Correct score betting can be rewarding and you can also get plenty of entertainment with this option.
Player Prop Picks
Indiana Vassilev (Philadelphia) can be backed to have one or more shots on goal at -100. It’s all about backing him at attractive odds when it comes to the Shots on Target market.
Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia) has found the net in his past two MLS games. When it comes to him scoring, we think that the +140 available is attractive when betting on the Anytime Goalscorer market.
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Corners Prediction
Sporting KC have had over 3.5 corners in two consecutive matches, with Philadelphia conceding over 3.5 corners in the previous five away games. We recommend backing the -149 that Sporting are able to cover the line, with this Team Corners bet landing a handsome potential return.
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Bet Builder Tips
Check out our bet builder which has the following: Philadelphia to succeed, No on the BTTS market together with Indiana Vassilev (Philadelphia) to have one or more shots on target.
The bet builder feature allows football punters to place a multiple wager on the same game. It’s especially good if you have a strong view on the likely outcomes and the odds for each pick are combined.
Sporting Kansas City vs Philadelphia Union 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.
With a 67% prospect of triumphing according to the 1x2 odds, Philadelphia Union are favourites to come out on top in this MLS clash and they’re available at -200 with the bookmakers. Sporting Kansas City are regarded as the least likely winner at +440.
Taking Philadelphia -1 on the Asian Handicap means a full payout at -128 if they beat Sporting by two or more goals. A one-goal victory would see your stake pushed which means a full refund.
Over 2.5 Goals is available at shorter odds than Under 2.5 Goals as things stand. If you think both teams will score, then you can back BTTS Yes at -213.
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Those interested in favourite Milan Iloski to find the net first are able to get +310. If the Anytime Goalscorer angle makes more appeal, then this is -111.
Stats: Last 10 MLS matches only.
Sporting have finished with five defeats, three wins and two draws in the past 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.30 goals per game and conceding 1.90.
Philadelphia have gone unbeaten away in the last four games. The Union have managed four victories, four losses and two draws in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 2.50 goals per game and conceding 2.20.
Sporting drew 1-1 with Philadelphia when the sides last met at Children's Mercy Park.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sporting Kansas City Home Stats |
3-2-5 | 3.20 | 1.30 | 1.90 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 2 | |
| Philadelphia Union Away Stats |
4-2-4 | 4.70 | 2.50 | 2.20 | 8 | 2 | 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
Philadelphia Union League Stats
- 2 wins, 7 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 8 wins and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 2.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.80 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.50 goals scored and 2.20 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 4.70 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 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 8 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.20 corners awarded and 5.20 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.20 corners awarded and 5.50 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 8.40 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.70 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 1 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 6.40 corners awarded and 4.10 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.60 corners awarded and 5.00 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.50 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 7 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 38.70% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 39.00% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 1 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 49.30% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 43.20% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 0 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Sporting KC this season are Calvin Harris (3), Stephen Afrifa (3), Taylor Calheira (3)
- Top Assistors for Sporting KC this season are Manu Garcia (4), Calvin Harris (3), Jacob Davis (2)
Sporting Kansas City vs Philadelphia Union Lineups & Team News
Check the Sporting vs Philadelphia team news before you place your bets. We’ll share both predicted and confirmed lineups for the MLS along with the latest injury news.
Sporting KC Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
Philadelphia Union Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
Sporting KC Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
Philadelphia Union Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
Sporting KC Substitutes
- 1John Pulskamp
- 15Jansen Miller
- 16Jacob Bartlett
- 22Zorhan Bassong
- 24Ruben Ramos
- 29Seymour Reid
- 33Owen Wolff
- 57Diego Borges
- 99Jayden Reid
Philadelphia Union Substitutes
- 5Japhet Sery Larsen
- 8Jesus Bueno
- 11Alejandro Bedoya
- 16Ben Bender
- 23Ezekiel Alladoh
- 28Agustin Anello
- 31George Marks
- 33Quinn Sullivan
- 51Malik Jakupovic
Previous Sporting KC Lineups
Previous Philadelphia Union Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Sporting KC Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Raphael Wicky
Philadelphia Union Player Stats & Squad
MLS Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 34 | 23 | 8 | 3 | 71:25 | 77 |
| 2 | Vancouver | 34 | 19 | 7 | 8 | 74:34 | 64 |
| 3 | Inter Miami | 34 | 16 | 12 | 6 | 80:59 | 60 |
| 4 | NE Revolution | 34 | 18 | 4 | 12 | 55:47 | 58 |
| 5 | FC Dallas | 34 | 16 | 10 | 8 | 62:51 | 58 |
| 6 | Chicago Fire | 34 | 16 | 7 | 11 | 64:54 | 55 |
| 7 | Charlotte FC | 34 | 15 | 9 | 10 | 66:51 | 54 |
| 8 | St. Louis | 34 | 15 | 9 | 10 | 59:48 | 54 |
| 9 | SJ Earthquakes | 34 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 57:51 | 52 |
| 10 | Houston Dynamo | 34 | 14 | 9 | 11 | 43:43 | 51 |
| 11 | Philadelphia | 34 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 66:52 | 50 |
| 12 | Columbus Crew | 34 | 14 | 5 | 15 | 59:52 | 47 |
| 13 | Los Angeles FC | 34 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 52:40 | 47 |
| 14 | Portland Timbers | 34 | 13 | 7 | 14 | 62:61 | 46 |
| 15 | Orlando City | 34 | 13 | 7 | 14 | 63:78 | 46 |
| 16 | Seattle Sounders | 34 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 44:46 | 46 |
| 17 | FC Cincinnati | 34 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 67:75 | 46 |
| 18 | Real Salt Lake | 34 | 13 | 6 | 15 | 53:52 | 45 |
| 19 | Minnesota Utd | 34 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 56:58 | 44 |
| 20 | LA Galaxy | 34 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 50:57 | 44 |
| 21 | Colorado Rapids | 34 | 12 | 7 | 15 | 47:50 | 43 |
| 22 | NY Red Bulls | 34 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 48:62 | 42 |
| 23 | NYCFC | 34 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 49:45 | 42 |
| 24 | Toronto FC | 34 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 52:67 | 39 |
| 25 | San Diego | 34 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 57:63 | 38 |
| 26 | Austin FC | 34 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 42:65 | 34 |
| 27 | Atlanta United | 34 | 9 | 6 | 19 | 43:60 | 33 |
| 28 | D.C. United | 34 | 7 | 12 | 15 | 39:61 | 33 |
| 29 | Sporting KC | 34 | 7 | 5 | 22 | 40:81 | 26 |
| 30 | CF Montréal | 34 | 6 | 8 | 20 | 37:69 | 26 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 17 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 48:14 | 47 |
| 2 | Vancouver | 17 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 44:16 | 35 |
| 3 | NE Revolution | 17 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 31:20 | 35 |
| 4 | Charlotte FC | 17 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 37:16 | 34 |
| 5 | Colorado Rapids | 17 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 31:19 | 33 |
| 6 | Orlando City | 17 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 33:22 | 33 |
| 7 | Real Salt Lake | 17 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 33:22 | 33 |
| 8 | FC Dallas | 17 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 32:23 | 32 |
| 9 | Los Angeles FC | 17 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 32:18 | 31 |
| 10 | St. Louis | 17 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 36:23 | 31 |
| 11 | Portland Timbers | 17 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 37:28 | 31 |
| 12 | FC Cincinnati | 17 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 39:32 | 30 |
| 13 | Philadelphia | 17 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 32:19 | 29 |
| 14 | Columbus Crew | 17 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 29:19 | 29 |
| 15 | Chicago Fire | 17 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 33:25 | 29 |
| 16 | Houston Dynamo | 17 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 19:15 | 29 |
| 17 | Seattle Sounders | 17 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 26:23 | 28 |
| 18 | Inter Miami | 17 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 46:31 | 27 |
| 19 | LA Galaxy | 17 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 26:21 | 27 |
| 20 | Toronto FC | 17 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 36:33 | 27 |
| 21 | SJ Earthquakes | 17 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 30:26 | 26 |
| 22 | NY Red Bulls | 17 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 27:29 | 24 |
| 23 | San Diego | 17 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 37:30 | 23 |
| 24 | Minnesota Utd | 17 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 25:22 | 22 |
| 25 | NYCFC | 17 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 30:24 | 21 |
| 26 | D.C. United | 17 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 20:29 | 20 |
| 27 | Austin FC | 17 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 22:25 | 18 |
| 28 | CF Montréal | 17 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 19:25 | 17 |
| 29 | Atlanta United | 17 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 26:33 | 17 |
| 30 | Sporting KC | 17 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 24:35 | 14 |
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