St. Louis City vs Sporting Kansas City Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 16 Jul 2026
St. Louis City vs Sporting Kansas City Predictions
Backing St. Louis -1.25 at odds of -125 means we’ll benefit if the favourites win by two or more goals against Sporting KC. If they only triumph by one goal, then half our stake will be returned on the Asian Handicap.
Continue below for our full St. Louis vs Sporting KC betting breakdown, where you can read the complete analysis of our main match prediction, as well as our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
St. Louis City vs Sporting Kansas City Preview
St. Louis City clash with Sporting Kansas City at Energizer Park, with kick-off set for 20:30 on Thursday 16 July.
St. Louis City won their last league game 3-0, making it back-to-back MLS home wins. This was recorded at Energizer Park against Austin FC. Yoann Damet's men enjoyed 47% possession and had six shots on target, with Guilherme Biro (own goal), Fallou Fall and Daniel Edelman each scoring one goal.
Sporting Kansas City were beaten in their previous game, losing 2-1 at home to New York Red Bulls at Children's Mercy Park. The Wiz had eight shots on goal and boasted 61% possession, with Calvin Harris on the scoresheet.
2-2 Draw in Pair’s Last Battle
The last time St. Louis and Sporting met involved the former hosting a 2-2 draw at Energizer Park. Sporting have landed four victories, St. Louis have three wins and there’s been three draws in the past 10 H2H meetings.
| MLS | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 |  St. Louis |
14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 20 | -4 | 16:20 | 16 |
| 29 |  Sporting KC |
14 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 14 | 36 | -22 | 14:36 | 11 |
St. Louis have 4 wins, 3 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.5 goals from 3.8 shots on goal and 12.7 attempts. They have averaged 47.9% possession and 5.5 corners per match, conceding 1.4 goals and 4.7 corners from 4.3 shots on goal and 11.9 attempts.
Christopher Durkin and Marcel Hartel are the leading goalscorers with 2, while Fallou Fall has 1. Simon Becher and Daniel Edelman are tied for the most assists on 2.
Sporting KC have won 2, lost 7 and drawn 1, with an average of 4.5 shots on goal, 10.3 attempts and 1.0 goals. Raphael Wicky's team average 45.4% possession, 3.8 corners taken and 4.9 corners against them, while 2.9 goals have been conceded from 16.3 attempts and 5.8 shots on goal.
Dejan Joveljic is the leading scorer with 3 goals, followed by Calvin Harris on 2, with Manu Garcia and two others bagging 1. Calvin Harris has been the top assist maker with 3 in the last 10 games.
Main Match Prediction
St. Louis -1.25 look a good wager on the Asian Handicap. There is attractive betting odds of -125 for this MLS clash, with our experts anticipating that the favourites will prove too strong.
We use the latest MLS injury and suspension information to come up with the best possible football predictions. You will also see that we sometimes take a stats-led approach by considering the key numbers.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction:
Based on the latest odds from the top bookmakers, our pick carries a 55.6% chance of winning. Our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 60-65%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.
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Correct Score Prediction
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Sporting KC
A 2-0 win in favor of St. Louis 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
Stephen Afrifa (SKC) is available at -118 to record one or more shots on goal. When it comes to wagering Shots on Target, we think the betting odds really stand out for this pick.
Simon Becher (St. Louis) can be wagered to be among the goals at +150. The odds that he will be an Anytime Goalscorer look attractive based on the evidence and we’ll plump for him to find the net.
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Corners Prediction
The 3.5 corners line has been covered by Sporting KC in their past five games, while the previous 5 St. Louis matches have seen them concede an average of 5.80 corners. The amount of Sporting corners could be bigger than the Team Corners line suggests and that leads us to a bet at odds of -135.
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Bet Builder Tips
We’ve loaded up a bet builder with the picks of St. Louis with an Asian Handicap of -1.25, No on the Both Teams to Score market merged with Stephen Afrifa (SKC) to end up with one or more shots on target.
A bet builder provides an exciting opportunity to follow various picks for the same football match. Should a bettor get all selections correct, then they can achieve a good return from a small stake.
St. Louis City vs Sporting Kansas City 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.
You might not get rich backing St. Louis City at -250 to win this MLS clash although these betting odds imply a 71% chance that the favourites end up winning. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, the underdogs Sporting Kansas City are trading at +575.
There’s a Half-Time Result market should you wish to predict the outcome at the break. Sporting are +460 here and the draw is +175, with St. Louis on offer at -123.
If you want to bet on three goals or more, then Over 2.5 is the shortest odds. BTTS wagering is popular and you can back Yes at -182 on the Both Teams to Score market.
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There is +130 available that Sang-bin Jeong finds the net, while he is available at +420 to register the first goal which makes him favourite.
Stats: MLS matches only
St. Louis have finished with four losses, three victories and three draws in the past 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.60 goals per match and conceding 1.60.
Sporting have eight losses and two victories in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 0.70 goals per game and conceding 3.10.
When the sides last met at Energizer Park, St. Louis drew 2-2 with Sporting. The previous 5 H2H meetings at Energizer Park have involved three St. Louis triumphs, one Sporting win and one draw.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis City Home Stats |
3-3-4 | 3.20 | 1.60 | 1.60 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 3 | |
| Sporting Kansas City Away Stats |
2-0-8 | 3.80 | 0.70 | 3.10 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 5 | |
- 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: 15/05 2025 St. Louis 2 Sporting KC 2
- MLS: 06/04 2025 Sporting KC 2 St. Louis 0
- MLS: 29/09 2024 St. Louis 3 Sporting KC 1
- MLS: 21/07 2024 Sporting KC 1 St. Louis 1
- MLS: 21/04 2024 Sporting KC 3 St. Louis 3
- MLS: 05/11 2023 Sporting KC 2 St. Louis 1
- MLS: 30/10 2023 St. Louis 1 Sporting KC 4
- MLS: 01/10 2023 St. Louis 4 Sporting KC 1
- MLS: 03/09 2023 Sporting KC 2 St. Louis 1
- MLS: 21/05 2023 St. Louis 4 Sporting KC 0
St. Louis City League Stats
Sporting KC League Stats
- 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 2 wins, 7 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins and 8 defeats in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.90 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 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 2.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.70 goals scored and 3.10 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.80 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 9 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 10 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 5.50 corners awarded and 4.70 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 6.90 corners awarded and 3.40 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 10.20 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.30 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 3.80 corners awarded and 4.90 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.90 corners awarded and 6.20 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 8.70 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.10 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 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 47.90% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 52.90% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 45.40% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 46.00% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for St. Louis City this season are Marcel Hartel (3), Christopher Durkin (2), Brendan McSorley (1)
- Top Assistors for St. Louis City this season are Simon Becher (3), Daniel Edelman (2), Cedric Teuchert (1)
St. Louis City vs Sporting Kansas City Lineups & Team News
Stay informed and review the St. Louis vs Sporting team news before placing your bets. We’ll share the predicted and confirmed lineups for the MLS together with updated injury news.
Previous St. Louis City Lineups
Previous Sporting KC Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
St. Louis City Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Yoann Damet
Sporting KC Player Stats & Squad
MLS Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 14 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 31:11 | 33 |
| 2 | Vancouver | 14 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 34:12 | 32 |
| 3 | SJ Earthquakes | 15 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 34:15 | 32 |
| 4 | Inter Miami | 15 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 39:28 | 31 |
| 5 | Chicago Fire | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 27:16 | 26 |
| 6 | Real Salt Lake | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 26:19 | 26 |
| 7 | NE Revolution | 14 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 22:18 | 25 |
| 8 | FC Dallas | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 30:22 | 25 |
| 9 | Los Angeles FC | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 24:17 | 24 |
| 10 | Seattle Sounders | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 17:11 | 24 |
| 11 | Houston Dynamo | 14 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 19:23 | 22 |
| 12 | Minnesota Utd | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 18:22 | 22 |
| 13 | NY Red Bulls | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 25:32 | 22 |
| 14 | Charlotte FC | 15 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 24:23 | 21 |
| 15 | LA Galaxy | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 22:22 | 20 |
| 16 | FC Cincinnati | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 36:37 | 20 |
| 17 | NYCFC | 15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 25:21 | 19 |
| 18 | D.C. United | 15 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 21:25 | 18 |
| 19 | San Diego | 15 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 30:27 | 17 |
| 20 | Colorado Rapids | 15 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 25:24 | 16 |
| 21 | Columbus Crew | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 21:23 | 16 |
| 22 | St. Louis | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 16:20 | 16 |
| 23 | Portland Timbers | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 22:28 | 14 |
| 24 | CF Montréal | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 22:31 | 14 |
| 25 | Orlando City | 15 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 23:44 | 14 |
| 26 | Toronto FC | 14 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 22:29 | 14 |
| 27 | Austin FC | 15 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 19:31 | 14 |
| 28 | Atlanta United | 14 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 14:23 | 11 |
| 29 | Sporting KC | 14 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 14:36 | 11 |
| 30 | Philadelphia | 15 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 18:30 | 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 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 23:9 | 19 |
| 5 | Charlotte FC | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 18:9 | 17 |
| 6 | Los Angeles FC | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 15:8 | 16 |
| 7 | Chicago Fire | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 16:9 | 15 |
| 8 | Houston Dynamo | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 8:6 | 15 |
| 9 | SJ Earthquakes | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 16:6 | 13 |
| 10 | FC Cincinnati | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 20:14 | 13 |
| 11 | Seattle Sounders | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12:7 | 13 |
| 12 | FC Dallas | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 18:16 | 13 |
| 13 | San Diego | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 23:15 | 12 |
| 14 | NYCFC | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 19:13 | 11 |
| 15 | Columbus Crew | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 9:6 | 11 |
| 16 | Austin FC | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 9:6 | 11 |
| 17 | Toronto FC | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 17:18 | 11 |
| 18 | NY Red Bulls | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 13:14 | 11 |
| 19 | St. Louis | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 11:7 | 10 |
| 20 | Portland Timbers | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 14:11 | 10 |
| 21 | CF Montréal | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10:7 | 10 |
| 22 | Orlando City | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 14:13 | 10 |
| 23 | Colorado Rapids | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 15:9 | 9 |
| 24 | Inter Miami | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 16:13 | 9 |
| 25 | LA Galaxy | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 10:8 | 9 |
| 26 | Minnesota Utd | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 6:5 | 9 |
| 27 | D.C. United | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 11:16 | 8 |
| 28 | Atlanta United | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 11:14 | 7 |
| 29 | Sporting KC | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 9:14 | 5 |
| 30 | Philadelphia | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3:6 | 3 |
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