Sporting Kansas City vs LA Galaxy Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 04 May 2025

A Free-Flowing Game Could Lead to Goals

Goals could be the order of the day when Sporting KC clash with LA Galaxy and we’ll wager on the Total Goals market. Bettors can secure -154 that Over 2.5 happens and that price looks like a spot of value.

Galaxy Won When They Last Played Sporting

Sporting Kansas City suffered a defeat in their last game. A 2-1 scoreline occurred on the road at TQL Stadium against FC Cincinnati. The Wiz had 46% possession and totalled four shots on target, while Zorhan Bassong bagged the goal.

LA Galaxy have suffered back-to-back defeats, recently being beaten at home by Portland Timbers 4-2 at Dignity Health Sports Park. The Los Angeles club had 48% of possession and six shots on goal, with Christian Ramirez and Marco Reus finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Galaxy have beaten Sporting in the last two clashes. A 4-2 win when hosting at Dignity Health Sports Park came after a 3-2 away victory at Children's Mercy Park. We’ve seen four Galaxy wins, three Sporting victories and three draws for the past 10 matches involving these teams.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
23	Sporting KC	22	6	5	11	35	41	-6	35:41	23
29	LA Galaxy	22	3	6	13	24	43	-19	24:43	15

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Sporting KC have 2 wins, 7 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.6 goals from 3.8 shots on goal and 8.2 attempts. The Missouri outfit have averaged 53.4% possession and 4.4 corners per match, with their opponents getting 2.1 goals from 5.0 shots on goal, 10.0 attempts and 4.0 corners.

Top scorer Dejan Joveljic has found the net 5 times, with Daniel Salloi and Erik Thommy getting 4 and 2 respectively. The leading assistor is Manu Garcia with 3.

Galaxy have 7 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 3.5 shots on goal, 7.2 attempts and 0.8 goals. Greg Vanney's side average 52.1% possession, 4.4 corners awarded and 5.2 corners against, while 2.0 goals have been conceded from 9.5 attempts and 4.7 shots on goal.

Christian Ramirez is top of the team’s scoring charts with 4, while Marco Reus, Diego Fagundez, Carlos Garces and Gabriel Pec have 1. Miki Yamane and Miguel Berry have managed 2 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Sporting KC confirmed lineup (4-1-4-1): John Pulskamp (GK), Andrew Brody, Jansen Miller, Robert Voloder, Logan Ndenbe, Jacob Bartlett, Magomed-Shapi Suleymanov, Manu Garcia, Nemanja Radoja, Daniel Salloi, Dejan Joveljic.

LA Galaxy confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): John McCarthy (GK), Miki Yamane, Carlos Garces, Maya Yoshida, John Nelson, Edwin Cerrillo, Diego Fagundez, Gabriel Pec, Marco Reus, Joseph Paintsil, Christian Ramirez.

Sporting Kansas City vs LA Galaxy Prediction & Betting Tips

This upcoming encounter could yield Over 2.5 Goals and we’re keen to back this MLS prediction. There is plenty of value when it comes betting this selection at odds of -154.

Our football predictions are always well-researched and it starts with a combination of team news and form guide. Once we have a clear idea of what might happen, we match up the latest data.

Key Sporting Kansas City vs LA Galaxy league stats:

• The 2.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 SKC games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 14 of the last 19 SKC games at home.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 3 SKC games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Galaxy games on the road.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 14 of the last 20 Galaxy games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 3 games between these teams.

Over 2.5 Probability

The betting sites are estimating that there is a 60.6% likelihood of this pick landing a return. However, we think that the probability is close to 70% taking all factors into consideration. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

An Over 2.5 Goals selection can be included in a Bet Builder with a number of other picks. There’s the chance to get a larger price although there’s clearly more risk involved.

Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Sporting KC 2 - 1 Galaxy

Our correct score prediction is a 2-1 win for Sporting KC which is available at odds of +750. We think they’ll achieve victory and this is a way of getting bigger odds and more excitement.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Daniel Salloi to Score +255

Daniel Salloi (SKC) has racked up three goals in his past five MLS games. We’re happy to take the +255 for this Anytime Goalscorer bet as there’s value in the odds that he finds the net at least once.

Latest Daniel Salloi Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+265

First

+700

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Corners Prediction

Galaxy Over 3.5 Corners -150

In their past three matches, LA Galaxy have covered the 3.5 corners line, while the last four Sporting KC games have involved them conceding over 3.5 corners. If you agree with our verdict that the Galaxy Team Corners line is too low, go for odds of -150 that they go over.

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

8.40 4.40 4.00

Home

10.40 6.40 4.00

Away

9.30 4.70 4.60

Galaxy

Total

9.60 4.40 5.20

Home

8.70 4.40 4.30

Away

9.70 3.90 5.80

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-120

Under 9.5

-120

Sporting KC Corners

Over 5.5

-100

Under 5.5

-138

Galaxy Corners

Over 3.5

-150

Under 3.5

+110

Most Corners

1

-172

X

+575

2

+160

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Sporting Kansas City vs LA Galaxy 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.

Bookies Make Sporting Most Likely Winners

Sporting Kansas City are the +120 favourites and that means a 45% chance of winning this MLS match according to the betting odds at the bookies. LA Galaxy are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +210.

A high-scoring match is a possibility and that is reflected in the Over 2.5 Goals odds.

You can find hundreds of markets for every MLS match, with the leading football betting sites creating lots of different options. Check out the pre-game and In-Play selections before placing your bets.

Full-Time Result

1

+120

X

+250

2

+210

Half-Time Result

1

+175

X

+137.5

2

+240

Double Chance

1X

-275

12

-350

X2

-150

Draw No Bet

1

-163

2

+120

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-105

2 Hcp +0.25

-111

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+120

Over 2.5

-154

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-188

No

+137.5

Stephen Afrifa Top of First Goalscorer List

Stephen Afrifa can be backed to find the net anytime at +205, with +540 available that the market leader scores the first goal.

Stephen Afrifa (SKC)

First

+205

Anytime

+540

Joseph Paintsil (Galaxy)

First

+215

Anytime

+550

Marco Reus (Galaxy)

First

+230

Anytime

+575

Miguel Berry (Galaxy)

First

+245

Anytime

+575

Diego Fagúndez (Galaxy)

First

+255

Anytime

+650

Daniel Salloi (SKC)

First

+265

Anytime

+700

Erik Thommy (SKC)

First

+360

Anytime

+850

Carlos Garcés (Galaxy)

First

+460

Anytime

+1150

Isaiah Parente (Galaxy)

First

+480

Anytime

+1150

Khiry Shelton (SKC)

First

+510

Anytime

+1150

Julián Aude (Galaxy)

First

+600

Anytime

+1400

Logan Ndenbe (SKC)

First

+600

Anytime

+1600

Mauricio Cuevas (Galaxy)

First

+700

Anytime

+1500

Memo Rodríguez (SKC)

First

+700

Anytime

+1600

Jake Davis (SKC)

First

+750

Anytime

+1800

Zorhan Bassong (SKC)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

John Nelson (Galaxy)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Tucker Lepley (Galaxy)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Robert Voloder (SKC)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Sporting Kansas City vs LA Galaxy Lineups & Team News

If you’re looking for Sporting vs Galaxy team news, then we have predicted and confirmed lineups available along with details of any injuries on both sides.

We’ve got details of the MLS squads so that you know every player on the roster.

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