Sporting Kansas City vs Real Salt Lake Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 17 Oct 2026
Sporting Kansas City vs Real Salt Lake Predictions
We’ll back Sporting KC +0.25 on the Asian Handicap and split our stake between 0 and +0.5 when they clash with Salt Lake. A victory delivers a nice payout at -128 although a draw would still mean a return.
The betting analysis below explores the strongest selections for Sporting KC vs Salt Lake, including the complete breakdown of our main match prediction, plus our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
Sporting Kansas City vs Real Salt Lake Preview
Sporting Kansas City clash with Real Salt Lake at Children's Mercy Park, with kick-off set for 20:30 on Saturday 17 October.
Sporting Kansas City lost away from home in their last game. Nashville SC won 4-0 at Geodis Park. The Missouri team had 51% of possession and one shot on target.
Real Salt Lake drew 1-1 in their previous game. This was at home against San Jose Earthquakes at America First Field. The Claret and Cobalt enjoyed 51% possession and had eight shots on goal, with Luc De Fougerolles on the scoresheet.
H2H: Teams’ Last Clash Saw 3-1 RSL Win
RSL are bidding for a third successive win against Sporting, having previously obliged at home by 3-1 and 2-1 scorelines at America First Field. The previous 10 H2H matches have ended up with six RSL wins, two Sporting victories and two draws.
| MLS | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 |  Real Salt Lake |
29 | 9 | 6 | 14 | 42 | 47 | -5 | 42:47 | 33 |
| 30 |  Sporting KC |
29 | 6 | 4 | 19 | 35 | 72 | -37 | 35:72 | 22 |
2 wins, 6 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.7 goals from 4.6 shots on goal and 12.4 attempts. Sporting KC have had 42.5% possession and 4.2 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 2.4 goals from 6.2 shots on goal and 14.0 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 5.3 corners.
Top scorer Andre Luiz has found the net 7 times, Taylor Calheira 3, with Calvin Harris and Stephen Afrifa both scoring 2. Taylor Calheira, Stephen Afrifa and Emir Karic have racked up the most assists with 2 each.
RSL have won 1, lost 7 and drawn 2, with an average of 4.5 shots on goal, 11.4 attempts and 0.9 goals. The Utah outfit average 45.9% possession, 4.5 corners taken and 5.6 corners against them, while 1.7 goals have been conceded from 12.6 attempts and 4.3 shots on goal.
Saba Lobjanidze is the leading scorer with 3 goals, followed by Sergi Solans on 2, with Luc De Fougerolles and two others bagging 1. Noel Caliskan has been the top assist maker with 2 in the last 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Sporting KC predicted lineup (4-4-2): Stefan Cleveland (GK), André Luiz, Jansen Miller, Wyatt Meyer, Ian James, Magomed-Shapi Suleymanov, Zorhan Bassong, Kwaku Agyabeng, Seymour Reid, Rubén Ramos, Jayden Reid.
Real Salt Lake predicted lineup (3-4-3): Rafael Cabral (GK), Luc De Fougerolles, Philip Quinton, Kobi Henry, Dominik Marczuk, Noel Caliskan, Stijn Spierings, Juan Manuel Sanabria, Saba Lobzhanidze, Sergi Solans, Morgan Guilavogui.
Main Match Prediction
Back Sporting KC with a +0.25 Asian Handicap at -128 for this MLS encounter. We’re sweet on their chances of outperforming the match winner odds and this bet is a value proposition.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
When it comes to making our expert football predictions, it’s important to study team news and observe the latest form. There are lots of MLS stats that can also help to shape our picks.
The best betting sites make it a 56.2% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our tipsters in-depth research has found that the actual probability is between 60-65%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.
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Correct Score Prediction
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We’ve got a correct score prediction which involves Sporting KC winning 1-0. Odds of +950 look appealing and we should get a run for our money here.
Player Prop Picks
Dominik Marczuk (RSL) is available at -133 to finish with at least one shot on goal. It’s hard to turn down such attractive odds for this player when it comes to Shots on Target.
André Luiz (SKC) has scored at least one goal in three straight MLS home games. Considering the numbers, we think that odds of +170 offer plenty of appeal when it comes to wagering on Anytime Goalscorer.
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Corners Prediction
We’ve seen an average 7.60 corners in the past five Sporting KC home matches, while the last five Real Salt Lake away games have averaged 8.40. We think that the teams will come up short and this Total Corners wager can be backed at -135.
Sporting KC
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Bet Builder Tips
Try out our same-game multi picks which include Sporting KC with the +0.25 Asian Handicap, No on the BTTS market accompanied by Dominik Marczuk (RSL) to record a minimum of one shot on target.
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Sporting Kansas City vs Real Salt Lake 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.
Real Salt Lake are forecasted to have a 45% chance of triumphing in this MLS encounter according to the bookmakers. It leads to their latest betting odds being +123. If you’re searching for a different slant, Sporting Kansas City are available at +175.
If you fancy RSL but want money back if the game ends in a draw, then you can secure odds of -149. Alternatively, there’s the chance to wager on Sporting at +102 on the Draw No Bet market.
You can find the shortest odds for Over 2.5 Goals, which means three goals or more being scored. If you’re anticipating that both teams will score, the BTTS Yes option can be wagered at -270.
The top football betting sites definitely give customers lots of choice. When it comes to MLS games, choose from hundreds of markets until you find the most attractive odds.
Those interested in favourite Sergi Solans to find the net first can get +500, while the Anytime Goalscorer angle could hold more appeal and this is +150.
Stats: Last 10 MLS matches only.
Sporting have managed four losses, three victories and three draws in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 1.70 goals per game and conceding 1.90.
Salt Lake have suffered a five match losing run away from home. The Claret and Cobalt have finished with eight defeats and two draws in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 0.80 goals per game and conceding 1.90.
The last meeting at Children's Mercy Park saw Sporting and RSL draw 1-1. The past 7 H2H matches at Children's Mercy Park have seen four RSL triumphs, one Sporting win and two draws.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sporting Kansas City Home Stats |
3-3-4 | 3.60 | 1.70 | 1.90 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 2 | |
| Real Salt Lake Away Stats |
0-2-8 | 2.70 | 0.80 | 1.90 | 6 | 4 | 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
- MLS: 04/04 2026 Salt Lake 3 Sporting KC 1
- MLS: 14/09 2025 Salt Lake 2 Sporting KC 1
- MLS: 29/06 2025 Sporting KC 1 Salt Lake 1
- MLS: 20/06 2024 Sporting KC 3 Salt Lake 4
- MLS: 05/05 2024 Salt Lake 1 Sporting KC 0
- MLS: 08/10 2023 Salt Lake 2 Sporting KC 3
- MLS: 13/07 2023 Sporting KC 2 Salt Lake 2
- MLS: 18/07 2022 Salt Lake 3 Sporting KC 0
- MLS: 27/03 2022 Sporting KC 1 Salt Lake 0
- MLS: 28/11 2021 Sporting KC 1 Salt Lake 2
Sporting KC League Stats
Real Salt Lake League Stats
- 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 1 win, 7 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 8 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 2.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 4.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.60 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 0.90 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.80 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.20 corners awarded and 5.30 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.50 corners awarded and 5.20 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 9.50 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 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.50 corners awarded and 5.60 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.90 corners awarded and 6.40 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.10 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 11.30 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 42.50% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 38.40% 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 45.90% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 47.10% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Sporting KC this season are Andre Luiz (7), Calvin Harris (4), Stephen Afrifa (3)
- Top Assistors for Sporting KC this season are Calvin Harris (4), Manu Garcia (4), Stephen Afrifa (3)
Sporting Kansas City vs Real Salt Lake Lineups & Team News
The Sporting vs RSL team news could change everything — review it before betting. We’ll have the predicted and confirmed MLS lineups for you plus all the latest on player injuries.
Sporting KC Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
Real Salt Lake Predicted Lineup 3-4-3
Sporting KC Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
Real Salt Lake Predicted Lineup 3-4-3
Previous Sporting KC Lineups
Previous Real Salt Lake Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Sporting KC Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Raphael Wicky
Real Salt Lake Player Stats & Squad
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 29 | 20 | 6 | 3 | 63:22 | 66 |
| 2 | Vancouver | 29 | 15 | 7 | 7 | 61:30 | 52 |
| 3 | Inter Miami | 29 | 14 | 10 | 5 | 70:50 | 52 |
| 4 | St. Louis | 29 | 14 | 9 | 6 | 54:38 | 51 |
| 5 | FC Dallas | 29 | 14 | 8 | 7 | 53:45 | 50 |
| 6 | NE Revolution | 29 | 15 | 4 | 10 | 48:41 | 49 |
| 7 | Chicago Fire | 29 | 14 | 6 | 9 | 52:43 | 48 |
| 8 | SJ Earthquakes | 29 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 51:41 | 47 |
| 9 | Charlotte FC | 29 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 51:43 | 46 |
| 10 | Houston Dynamo | 29 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 39:37 | 46 |
| 11 | Philadelphia | 29 | 13 | 6 | 10 | 59:46 | 45 |
| 12 | Los Angeles FC | 30 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 47:32 | 45 |
| 13 | Seattle Sounders | 29 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 38:36 | 41 |
| 14 | LA Galaxy | 30 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 41:50 | 39 |
| 15 | Colorado Rapids | 29 | 11 | 5 | 13 | 41:41 | 38 |
| 16 | Orlando City | 29 | 11 | 5 | 13 | 54:69 | 38 |
| 17 | NY Red Bulls | 29 | 10 | 6 | 13 | 39:54 | 36 |
| 18 | FC Cincinnati | 28 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 60:68 | 36 |
| 19 | Portland Timbers | 29 | 9 | 6 | 14 | 51:56 | 33 |
| 20 | Real Salt Lake | 29 | 9 | 6 | 14 | 42:47 | 33 |
| 21 | NYCFC | 29 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 42:40 | 33 |
| 22 | San Diego | 29 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 51:54 | 33 |
| 23 | Toronto FC | 29 | 7 | 12 | 10 | 44:55 | 33 |
| 24 | D.C. United | 28 | 7 | 12 | 9 | 36:47 | 33 |
| 25 | Columbus Crew | 29 | 9 | 5 | 15 | 44:47 | 32 |
| 26 | Minnesota Utd | 29 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 44:53 | 31 |
| 27 | Austin FC | 29 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 37:54 | 31 |
| 28 | Atlanta United | 29 | 8 | 6 | 15 | 36:48 | 30 |
| 29 | CF Montréal | 29 | 6 | 6 | 17 | 35:59 | 24 |
| 30 | Sporting KC | 29 | 6 | 4 | 19 | 35:72 | 22 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 15 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 45:12 | 43 |
| 2 | St. Louis | 15 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 34:19 | 31 |
| 3 | Los Angeles FC | 15 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 29:13 | 30 |
| 4 | Colorado Rapids | 15 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 28:15 | 30 |
| 5 | Vancouver | 15 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 35:14 | 29 |
| 6 | NE Revolution | 14 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 26:16 | 29 |
| 7 | Charlotte FC | 15 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 29:16 | 28 |
| 8 | Chicago Fire | 15 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 28:19 | 28 |
| 9 | Real Salt Lake | 15 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 28:21 | 27 |
| 10 | Houston Dynamo | 14 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 17:12 | 27 |
| 11 | Orlando City | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 26:19 | 26 |
| 12 | FC Dallas | 14 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 26:20 | 26 |
| 13 | Inter Miami | 15 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 41:26 | 25 |
| 14 | Philadelphia | 14 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 25:14 | 25 |
| 15 | FC Cincinnati | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 36:27 | 24 |
| 16 | Portland Timbers | 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 31:25 | 24 |
| 17 | Seattle Sounders | 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 23:20 | 24 |
| 18 | Toronto FC | 16 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 34:32 | 24 |
| 19 | Columbus Crew | 15 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 22:17 | 23 |
| 20 | LA Galaxy | 15 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 20:18 | 23 |
| 21 | San Diego | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 35:27 | 22 |
| 22 | SJ Earthquakes | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 25:22 | 21 |
| 23 | D.C. United | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 20:26 | 20 |
| 24 | Austin FC | 14 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 20:19 | 18 |
| 25 | NY Red Bulls | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 22:27 | 18 |
| 26 | CF Montréal | 15 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 19:21 | 17 |
| 27 | NYCFC | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 26:21 | 16 |
| 28 | Atlanta United | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 20:26 | 14 |
| 29 | Minnesota Utd | 14 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 16:18 | 13 |
| 30 | Sporting KC | 14 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 21:29 | 13 |
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