Vancouver Whitecaps vs Sporting Kansas City Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 26 Jul 2025

MLS Betting Preview: Vancouver Whitecaps vs Sporting Kansas City

Vancouver Whitecaps host Sporting Kansas City in this MLS match at BC Place, with kick-off set for 22:30 on Saturday 26 July. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Will Sporting Keep the Scoreline Respectable?

We’re big fans of Sporting KC with a +1.25 goal advantage against Vancouver. We’ll see our Asian Handicap stake divided equally between +1 and +1.5, with appealing odds of -120 that the visitors can perform well.

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Vancouver 2-1 Winners in Previous H2H

Vancouver Whitecaps drew away from home in their last game. A 1-1 scoreline was played out against San Diego FC at Snapdragon Stadium. The Caps had just 37% possession and recorded three shots on target, while Manu Duah (own goal) scored the goal.

Sporting Kansas City drew 1-1 against New York City FC in their previous game. This was on home soil at Children's Mercy Park. The Missouri club enjoyed just 39% possession and had five shots on goal, with Daniel Salloi on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Vancouver have beaten Sporting in the last two encounters. The most recent was a 2-1 home victory at BC Place following a 2-1 away win at Children's Mercy Park. The past 10 H2H matches have resulted in five Vancouver wins, two draws and three Sporting victories.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
6	Vancouver	28	15	7	6	54	31	23	54:31	52
24	Sporting KC	30	7	6	17	45	61	-16	45:61	27

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4 wins, 4 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.5 goals from 3.6 shots on goal and 9.0 attempts. Vancouver have had 47.1% possession and 5.2 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 1.6 goals from 4.3 shots on goal and 8.7 attempts, while being awarded 5.1 corners.

Brian White leads the way with 3 goals, Emmanuel Sabbi has 2, with Sebastian Berhalter and two others on 1. Brian White, Jeevan Badwal and Pedro Vite have racked up the most assists with 1 each.

Sporting KC have 3 victories, 3 defeats and 4 draws, with an average of 1.7 goals from 8.2 attempts and 4.3 shots on goal. Kerry Zavagnin's team average 43.4% possession, 4.7 corners awarded and 4.7 corners against them, while conceding 1.8 goals from 13.4 attempts and 6.6 shots on goal.

Dejan Joveljic has recorded 7 goals, Santiago Munoz 3, with Daniel Salloi and Erik Thommy both managing 2. Manu Garcia has managed to clock up 4 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Vancouver Whitecaps confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Yohei Takaoka (GK), Edier Ocampo, Bjoern Inge Utvik, Tristan Blackmon, Mathias Laborda, J.C. Ngando, Sebastian Berhalter, Andres Cubas, Emmanuel Sabbi, Brian White, Jayden Nelson.

Sporting KC confirmed lineup (4-3-3): John Pulskamp (GK), Andrew Brody, Jansen Miller, Joaquin Fernandez, Tim Leibold, Jacob Bartlett, Zorhan Bassong, Nemanja Radoja, Magomed-Shapi Suleymanov, Dejan Joveljic, Daniel Salloi.

Vancouver Whitecaps vs Sporting Kansas City Prediction & Betting Tips

Our Vancouver Whitecaps vs Sporting Kansas City betting outlook has it all, including a trusted match forecast, our predicted score, best corners advice and a hand-picked bet builder.

Match Prediction

Sporting KC +1.25 are likely to be a popular Asian Handicap wager at -120. A win or draw against Vancouver can secure a full payout and we’re confident heading into the MLS game.

Injuries and suspensions are taken into account by the MLS experts at Sportsgambler.com. Our football betting tips are also shaped by the latest form, with the stats playing a big part before predictions are made.

Key Vancouver Whitecaps vs Sporting Kansas City league stats:

• The +1.25 line has been covered by SKC in 5 consecutive games.
• The +1.25 line has been covered by SKC in 9 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The +1.25 line has been covered by SKC in 15 of their last 18 games on the road.
• The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Vancouver in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Vancouver in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Vancouver in 10 consecutive games against SKC.

Sporting +1.25 Probability

According to the odds, there’s a 54.6% likelihood of our pick winning. After careful examination, our team calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Match Prediction

Sporting KC Asian Hcp +1.25 @ -120 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Vancouver 1 - 1 Sporting KC

Our prediction for the correct score is for the teams to play out a 1-1 draw and this is available at +750. It’s a fun wager to place which lands a bigger potential return.

Corners Prediction

Sporting KC Over 3.5 Corners -120

Sporting KC have averaged 5.40 corners in the past 5 matches, with the corner count against Vancouver going over 3.5 in their previous five games. We think it’s achievable that Sporting will cover the Team Corners line and odds of -120 can be landed.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Vancouver

Total

10.30 5.20 5.10

Home

10.70 6.30 4.40

Away

10.90 4.60 6.30

Sporting KC

Total

9.40 4.70 4.70

Home

10.00 5.70 4.30

Away

8.80 2.90 5.90

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-147

Under 9.5

+104

Vancouver Corners

Over 6.5

+104

Under 6.5

-149

Sporting KC Corners

Over 3.5

-119

Under 3.5

-119

Most Corners

1

-286

X

+600

2

+255

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Vancouver Whitecaps vs Sporting Kansas City 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.

Caps Heavy Favourites With the Betting Sites

Favourites Vancouver Whitecaps are regarded as the likeliest winners for this MLS clash. The -244 about them triumphing means a 71% chance of coming out on top based on their current betting odds. The +550 means that Sporting Kansas City are seen as having the lowest probability of succeeding.

If you fancy Vancouver to be leading at the interval, then you can secure odds of -115. Alternatively, there’s the chance to wager on Sporting at +440 on the Half-Time Result, with the draw trading at +175.

The expectation is that Over 2.5 Goals will be scored according to the latest odds. Should you expect both teams score, then the BTTS Yes option is available at -167.

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Full-Time Result

1

-244

X

+400

2

+550

Half-Time Result

1

-115

X

+175

2

+440

Double Chance

1X

-833

12

-556

X2

+175

Draw No Bet

1

-625

2

+360

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1.25

-110

2 Hcp +1.25

-114

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+170

Over 2.5

-217

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-167

No

+118

Brian White Favourite to Score the First Goal

Brian White is the market leader at +310 to be First Goalscorer but if you think he will score the last goal, then a similar price can be found.

Brian White (Vancouver)

First

-103

Anytime

+310

Emmanuel Sabbi (Vancouver)

First

+160

Anytime

+480

Stephen Afrifa (SKC)

First

+310

Anytime

+850

Daniel Salloi (SKC)

First

+375

Anytime

+1050

Jeevan Badwal (Vancouver)

First

+390

Anytime

+1100

Ralph Priso-Mbongue (Vancouver)

First

+390

Anytime

+1100

J.C. Ngando (Vancouver)

First

+440

Anytime

+1200

Mathías Laborda (Vancouver)

First

+460

Anytime

+1300

Ranko Veselinovic (Vancouver)

First

+575

Anytime

+1600

Bjørn Utvik (Vancouver)

First

+600

Anytime

+1600

Khiry Shelton (SKC)

First

+700

Anytime

+1800

Belal Halbouni (Vancouver)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Tristan Blackmon (Vancouver)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Logan Ndenbe (SKC)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Memo Rodríguez (SKC)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Emmanuel Sabbi (Vancouver)

Over 0.5

-263

Under 0.5

+138

Brian White (Vancouver)

Over 1.5

-111

Under 1.5

-161

Stephen Afrifa (SKC)

Over 0.5

-111

Under 0.5

-161

Daniel Salloi (SKC)

Over 0.5

+118

Under 0.5

-217

Jeevan Badwal (Vancouver)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-294

Ralph Priso-Mbongue (Vancouver)

Over 0.5

+163

Under 0.5

-313

J.C. Ngando (Vancouver)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-357

Mathías Laborda (Vancouver)

Over 0.5

+195

Under 0.5

-417

Ranko Veselinovic (Vancouver)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-556

Bjørn Utvik (Vancouver)

Over 0.5

+255

Under 0.5

-625

Khiry Shelton (SKC)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-714

Belal Halbouni (Vancouver)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-909

Tristan Blackmon (Vancouver)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-1000

Memo Rodríguez (SKC)

Over 0.5

+335

Under 0.5

-1111

Logan Ndenbe (SKC)

Over 0.5

+340

Under 0.5

-1111

Vancouver Undefeated in Previous Four H2H BC Place Clashes

Vancouver have secured five wins, three draws and two defeats in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 2.10 goals per game and conceding 1.30.

Sporting have clocked up five losses, three wins and two draws in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.60 goals per match and conceding 1.70.

Vancouver enjoyed a 2-1 winning scoreline when last meeting Sporting at BC Place. In the past 6 H2H matches at BC Place, we have seen three Vancouver wins, two Sporting victories and one draw.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Vancouver Whitecaps Home Stats		5-3-2	3.40	2.10	1.30	6	4	6	4
Sporting Kansas City Away Stats		3-2-5	3.30	1.60	1.70	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

Vancouver Whitecaps vs Sporting Kansas City Lineups & Team News

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