Sporting Kansas City vs Seattle Sounders Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 12 Jul 2025

MLS Betting Preview: Sporting Kansas City vs Seattle Sounders

Sporting Kansas City host Seattle Sounders in this MLS match at Children's Mercy Park, with kick-off set for 20:30 on Saturday 12 July. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

We’re Expecting Sporting to Cover the Line

We’ll split our stake by backing Sporting KC +0.25 at odds of -112 for this Asian Handicap wager. It means we have a return if they draw but a nice payout should the home team claim a victory against Seattle.

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Sounders Claimed 2-0 Win in Previous H2H

Sporting Kansas City won their last game 2-1. This was a road win against Colorado Rapids at Dick's Sporting Goods Park. The Missouri side had just 33% possession and recorded two shots on target, with Dejan Joveljic and Erik Thommy scoring one goal each.

Seattle Sounders drew 1-1 in their previous game. This was at home against Columbus Crew at Lumen Field. The Sounders had 43% possession and two shots on goal, with Paul Rothrock on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was Seattle who were victorious when they last faced Sporting. At Lumen Field, a 2-0 home triumph was recorded. In the past 10 H2H meetings, Sporting have won six and Seattle have triumphed in the remainder.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
10	Seattle Sounders	34	15	10	9	58	48	10	58:48	55
27	Sporting KC	34	7	7	20	46	70	-24	46:70	28

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3 wins, 3 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.6 goals from 3.7 shots on goal and 8.1 attempts. Sporting KC have had 45.2% possession and 3.8 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.7 goals from 6.2 shots on goal and 12.9 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 5.2 corners.

Top goalscorer is Dejan Joveljic on 7 goals, while Erik Thommy and Santiago Munoz have both bagged 2. The leading assistor is Manu Garcia with 4.

Seattle have won 5, lost 3 and drawn 2, averaging 4.0 shots on goal, 9.2 attempts and 1.5 goals. Brian Schmetzer's team average 52.6% possession, 4.9 corners awarded and 3.7 corners against, while 1.4 goals have been conceded from 8.5 attempts and 4.3 shots on goal.

Albert Rusnak is top of the team’s scoring charts with 5 goals, Danny Musovski has 3 and Jesus Ferreira is on 2. Ryan Kent has managed to clock up 3 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Sporting KC confirmed lineup (4-3-3): John Pulskamp (GK), Khiry Shelton, Jansen Miller, Joaquin Fernandez, Logan Ndenbe, Memo Rodriguez, Manu Garcia, Zorhan Bassong, Magomed-Shapi Suleymanov, Dejan Joveljic, Daniel Salloi.

Seattle Sounders confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Andrew Thomas (GK), Alex Roldan, Jackson Ragen, Jon Bell, Nouhou Tolo, Obed Vargas, Cristian Roldan, Jesus Ferreira, Albert Rusnak, Paul Rothrock, Jordan Morris.

Sporting Kansas City vs Seattle Sounders Prediction & Betting Tips

Get ahead of the game with our Sporting Kansas City vs Seattle Sounders betting rundown, featuring our trusted match prediction, likely score outcome, corners betting edge, standout player prop plays and a fully loaded bet builder.

Match Prediction

Sporting KC +0.25 on the Asian Handicap could be the way forward at odds of -112. The home team should be able to avoid defeat in this MLS clash and we’re optimistic that they can land a win.

The formbook is always a good place to start ahead of making football predictions. The latest MLS team news is also an important port of call, while the stats we present always tell an interesting story.

Key Sporting Kansas City vs Seattle Sounders league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by SKC in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by SKC in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by SKC in 3 consecutive games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Seattle in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Seattle in 8 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Seattle in 3 consecutive games on the road.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by SKC in 6 of their last 10 games against Seattle.

Sporting +0.25 Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 52.9% chance of winning. After careful examination, our experts have this probability somewhere between 55-60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Sporting KC 2 - 1 Seattle

A 2-1 win in favor of Sporting KC can be backed at odds of +900. We like placing a bet on correct score due to the fun element and the big potential return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Albert Rusnák Over 0.5 Shots On Target -164

Albert Rusnák (Seattle) can be wagered at -164 to have one or more shots on goal. He looks like an attractive pick and we’ll have a bet on this Shots on Target outcome as the betting odds stand out.

Latest Albert Rusnák Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+210

First

+540

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-172

Under 0.5

+102

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Erik Thommy to Score +390

Erik Thommy (SKC) has managed two goals in his past four MLS matches. When it comes to him scoring, we think that the +390 available is attractive when betting on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Erik Thommy Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+420

First

+1050

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-233

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Corners Prediction

Under 10.5 Corners -147

Each of the previous six Seattle matches have featured under 10.5 corners. We can use these numbers for our gain, with odds of -147 that the sides fall short when it comes to the Total Corners line.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Sporting KC

Total

9.00 3.80 5.20

Home

9.40 5.30 4.10

Away

8.80 2.90 5.90

Seattle

Total

8.60 4.90 3.70

Home

8.80 5.50 3.30

Away

9.80 5.30 4.50

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

+102

Under 10.5

-147

Sporting KC Corners

Over 4.5

-119

Under 4.5

-119

Seattle Corners

Over 5.5

+107

Under 5.5

-152

Most Corners

1

+120

X

+550

2

-127

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Sporting Kansas City vs Seattle Sounders 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.

Sounders Favourites to Win According to Bookies

With an approximate 51% chance of succeeding, the bookies are being cautious with their -102 betting odds for Seattle Sounders triumphing in this MLS encounter. The +230 means that Sporting Kansas City are seen as having the lowest probability of succeeding.

If you fancy Seattle but want money back if the game ends in a draw, then you can secure odds of -204. Alternatively, there’s the chance to wager on Sporting at +140 on the Draw No Bet market.

Over 2.5 Goals is the market leader and that means three or more goals are predicted. BTTS Yes is available at -175 for anyone expecting Both Teams to Score.

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Full-Time Result

1

+230

X

+280

2

-102

Half-Time Result

1

+265

X

+140

2

+150

Double Chance

1X

-127

12

-370

X2

-303

Draw No Bet

1

+140

2

-204

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.5

-123

2 Hcp -0.5

-102

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+120

Over 2.5

-152

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-175

No

+125

Danny Musovski Favourite to Find the Net First

Favourite Danny Musovski is +510 to be the First Goalscorer, while similar odds apply when it comes to him scoring the last goal.

Danny Musovski (Seattle)

First

+190

Anytime

+510

Albert Rusnák (Seattle)

First

+210

Anytime

+540

Jordan Morris (Seattle)

First

+230

Anytime

+575

Jesús Ferreira (Seattle)

First

+260

Anytime

+650

Stephen Afrifa (SKC)

First

+265

Anytime

+650

Georgi Minoungou (Seattle)

First

+280

Anytime

+750

Paul Rothrock (Seattle)

First

+300

Anytime

+800

Daniel Salloi (SKC)

First

+330

Anytime

+850

Pedro De La Vega (Seattle)

First

+400

Anytime

+1050

Danny Leyva (Seattle)

First

+410

Anytime

+1050

Ryan Kent (Seattle)

First

+420

Anytime

+1050

Erik Thommy (SKC)

First

+420

Anytime

+1050

Cristian Roldan (Seattle)

First

+460

Anytime

+1200

Reed Baker-Whiting (Seattle)

First

+575

Anytime

+1400

Khiry Shelton (SKC)

First

+650

Anytime

+1500

Alex Roldan (Seattle)

First

+800

Anytime

+1900

Memo Rodríguez (SKC)

First

+850

Anytime

+1900

Jon Bell (Seattle)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Obed Vargas (Seattle)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Zorhan Bassong (SKC)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Andrew Brody (SKC)

First

+1100

Anytime

+2200

Joaquín Fernández (SKC)

First

+1200

Anytime

+2200

Danny Musovski (Seattle)

Over 0.5

-213

Under 0.5

+114

Albert Rusnák (Seattle)

Over 0.5

-172

Under 0.5

+102

Jordan Morris (Seattle)

Over 0.5

-154

Under 0.5

-116

Stephen Afrifa (SKC)

Over 0.5

-149

Under 0.5

-120

Jesús Ferreira (Seattle)

Over 0.5

-112

Under 0.5

-156

Georgi Minoungou (Seattle)

Over 0.5

-110

Under 0.5

-172

Daniel Salloi (SKC)

Over 0.5

-106

Under 0.5

-167

Paul Rothrock (Seattle)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-189

Erik Thommy (SKC)

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-233

Pedro De La Vega (Seattle)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-286

Danny Leyva (Seattle)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-313

Ryan Kent (Seattle)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-303

Cristian Roldan (Seattle)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-345

Reed Baker-Whiting (Seattle)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-435

Khiry Shelton (SKC)

Over 0.5

+235

Under 0.5

-556

Memo Rodríguez (SKC)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-769

Alex Roldan (Seattle)

Over 0.5

+295

Under 0.5

-769

Zorhan Bassong (SKC)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-909

Jon Bell (Seattle)

Over 0.5

+335

Under 0.5

-1000

Sporting Defeated in Four of Past Ten Home Clashes

Sporting have finished with four losses, three victories and three draws in the past 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.70 goals per match and conceding 2.00.

Seattle are winless in the last three away games. The Sounders have finished with five defeats, three draws and two wins in the last 10 away matches, netting an average of 0.70 goals per game and conceding 1.70.

When the sides last met at Children's Mercy Park, Sporting beat Seattle 2-1. The previous 5 H2H games at Children's Mercy Park have featured three Sporting wins and two Seattle triumphs.

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	3.70	1.70	2.00	6	4	7	3
Seattle Sounders Away Stats		2-3-5	2.40	0.70	1.70	4	6	4	6

• 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 Kansas City vs Seattle Sounders Lineups & Team News

Make sure you're up to date on the Sporting vs Seattle team news before betting. We’ll offer the predicted and confirmed MLS lineups along with the latest injury developments.

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