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USA Major League Soccer

Austin

Sporting Kansas City

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Match Events

28'

Capita

M. Desler

45'

47'

J. Davis

O. Svatok

57'

I. Sanchez

61'

63'

Z. Bassong

J. Nelson

71'

80'

M. Garcia

82'

S. Afrifa

C. Fodrey

86'

Preview

Austin FC vs Sporting KC: Home Strength Meets Away Weakness in MLS

Austin FC host Sporting KC in a Major League Soccer clash, with the home side boasting a strong recent record at their stadium against a Sporting KC side that has struggled immensely on the road. Goals are expected given the visitors' defensive frailties.

This fixture presents a classic home strength versus away weakness scenario. Austin FC will likely look to leverage their superior home form and attacking output, aiming to set the game's rhythm with their higher possession numbers and increased shot volume. They will probably employ a patient build-up, looking to exploit Sporting KC's defensive vulnerabilities, particularly the vast space likely to be left behind by their attacking forays. Sporting KC, on the other hand, will be forced into a more reactive stance, possibly attempting quick transitions, but their recent struggles suggest they may be overwhelmed. The home side's ability to create chances from open play, coupled with their solid home defensive record, should give them a significant advantage.

Team statistics

USA Major League Soccer

Austin

Sporting Kansas City

Matches played

3 - 5 - 5

Results

2 - 2 - 8

23.1%

Win %

16.7%

1.4

Goals scored

0.9

Goals conceded

2.8

4.1

Shots on target

3.3

3.9

Shots off target

2.6

2.7

Blocked shots

46.9

Ball possession

42.6

83.2

Pass accuracy

82.8

11.5

Fouls

13.5

5.2

Goalkeeper saves

3.5

Yellow cards

1.5

0.1

Red cards

League averages

Key points

• Austin FC have won 50% of their home games this season, conceding only 0.7 goals per match.
• Sporting KC have lost 83.3% of their away games, conceding an average of 3.5 goals.
• The odds strongly favour Austin FC, reflecting the stark statistical disparity between the two teams.

AI Prediction

Austin FC's formidable home record and recent positive form, contrasted with Sporting KC's abysmal away performances and defensive frailties, make the home side the clear favourite. The odds also heavily favour the hosts. Given the visitors' tendency to concede heavily on the road and Austin's increased attacking output at home, a high-scoring affair with both teams finding the net seems likely.

AI

Confidence

Pick

Recent Win% (20)
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by amazon

70%

HOME

BTTS NO

2.5 UNDER

1x2

50%

O/U

67%

BTTS

63%
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by google

75%

HOME

BTTS YES

2.5 OVER

1x2

47%

O/U

47%

BTTS

70%
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by google

70%

HOME

BTTS YES

2.5 OVER

1x2

40%

O/U

63%

BTTS

70%

H2H

Major League Soccer H2H 기록입니다.

Match date	Team	Score	Team	O/U 2.5	BTTS
9/7/2025	Austin	W 2 - 1 L	Sporting Kansas City HOME	O	Y
2/23/2025	HOME Austin	W 1 - 0 L	Sporting Kansas City	U	N
6/30/2024	Austin	L 0 - 2 W	Sporting Kansas City HOME	U	N
5/19/2024	HOME Austin	W 3 - 2 L	Sporting Kansas City	O	Y
7/16/2023	HOME Austin	W 2 - 1 L	Sporting Kansas City	O	Y
6/11/2023	Austin	L 1 - 4 W	Sporting Kansas City HOME	O	Y

Includes records from 2023 onwards.

Team recent

Austin

H/A	VS	Score	Results	O/U 2.5	BTTS	Cor 9.5
AWAY	San Diego	0 - 5	L	O	N	N
AWAY	Minnesota United FC	2 - 2	D	O	Y	N
HOME	St. Louis City	2 - 0	W	U	N	N
HOME	Houston Dynamo	2 - 0	W	U	N	N
AWAY	San Jose Earthquakes	1 - 5	L	O	Y	N
AWAY	Toronto FC	3 - 3	D	O	Y	Y
HOME	Los Angeles Galaxy	1 - 2	L	O	Y	Y
AWAY	Inter Miami	2 - 2	D	O	Y	N
HOME	Los Angeles FC	0 - 0	D	U	N	Y
AWAY	Real Salt Lake	1 - 2	L	O	Y	N

Austin FC have found their footing at home this season, securing half of their overall wins in their last six games at their own ground, conceding less than a goal per game on average. While their overall season record shows a tendency to draw games, their recent form at home has been more decisive, with two wins in their last three home fixtures. They appear to be building momentum in front of their own supporters, averaging over 13 shots per game in recent home outings and scoring 1.7 goals in their last three. Their last outing was a convincing 2-0 home win, suggesting they are in good spirits.

Sporting Kansas City

H/A	VS	Score	Results	O/U 2.5	BTTS	Cor 9.5
HOME	Los Angeles Galaxy	3 - 1	W	O	Y	N
AWAY	Portland Timbers	0 - 6	L	O	N	Y
HOME	Seattle Sounders	1 - 1	D	U	Y	N
AWAY	Chicago Fire	0 - 5	L	O	N	N
AWAY	Vancouver Whitecaps	0 - 3	L	O	N	N
HOME	San Jose Earthquakes	1 - 3	L	O	Y	N
AWAY	Real Salt Lake	1 - 3	L	O	Y	N
HOME	Colorado Rapids	1 - 4	L	O	Y	Y
AWAY	Los Angeles Galaxy	2 - 1	W	O	Y	N
HOME	San Diego	0 - 1	L	U	N	N

Sporting KC are in a dire run of form, particularly away from home. Their overall season record is heavily skewed by an alarming number of losses, with 83.3% of their away games ending in defeat. They have a porous defence on the road, conceding a staggering 3.5 goals per game. This defensive fragility is compounded by a lack of attacking threat, scoring only 0.5 goals per away match on average. Their last fixture was a heavy 0-6 defeat on the road, a result that perfectly encapsulates their struggles away from home and indicates a team under significant pressure.

Over

Under

Yes

Odds

1x2

HOME

1.57

DRAW

4.33

AWAY

5.25

2.5 OVER/UNDER

OVER

1.5

UNDER

2.5

BTTS

YES

1.57

2.25

Lineups

Austin

(4-4-2)

N/A

B. Stuver

N/A

Guilherme Biro

N/A

J. Bell

N/A

O. Svatok

N/A

M. Desler

N/A

O. Wolff

N/A

I. Sanchez

N/A

J. Rosales

N/A

F. Torres

N/A

M. Uzuni

N/A

C. Ramirez

N/A

T. Calheira

6.83

D. Joveljic

N/A

C. Harris

6.66

Z. Bassong

N/A

L. Johnsen

N/A

Capita

N/A

J. Reid

N/A

W. Meyer

N/A

I. James

N/A

J. Davis

N/A

S. Cleveland

Sporting Kansas City

(4-4-2)

Average Player Rating

Injuries / suspensions

No injury/suspension information available.

League table

USA Major League Soccer

#	Team	Played	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts	Form
Western Conference
1	Vancouver Whitecaps	24	14	4	6	53	23	30	46	LWLWW
2	Houston Dynamo	25	13	4	8	32	28	4	43	LWDDL
3	FC Dallas	25	12	7	6	49	42	7	43	WWWDL
4	San Jose Earthquakes	25	12	5	8	44	36	8	41	WWDDL
5	St. Louis City	25	11	8	6	42	35	7	41	WDWDW
6	Los Angeles FC	26	11	7	8	41	27	14	40	LWDDD
7	Colorado Rapids	25	11	2	12	33	32	1	35	WDLWL
8	Portland Timbers	25	9	5	11	47	47	0	32	LDWLD
9	San Diego	25	8	6	11	42	42	0	30	LLLWW
10	Los Angeles Galaxy	26	7	9	10	31	40	-9	30	DLWLD
11	Real Salt Lake	24	8	5	11	37	39	-2	29	LLDLL
12	Minnesota United FC	25	7	8	10	37	43	-6	29	LLLDW
13	Austin	25	7	8	10	32	44	-12	29	WDDWD
14	Seattle Sounders	23	7	7	9	25	30	-5	28	DDDDL
15	Sporting Kansas City	24	5	3	16	26	59	-33	18	WLLLD
Eastern Conference
1	Nashville SC	25	16	6	3	50	21	29	54	DLDWW
2	Inter Miami	25	12	9	4	61	46	15	45	DDDWL
3	New England Revolution	25	13	4	8	41	31	10	43	WWLWD
4	Charlotte	25	11	7	7	45	36	9	40	DWDWW
5	Chicago Fire	24	11	6	7	45	35	10	39	LDDDD
6	Orlando City SC	25	10	4	11	44	56	-12	34	WWWDW
7	Philadelphia Union	25	9	6	10	46	39	7	33	WWWWD
8	New York City FC	25	8	8	9	39	33	6	32	WLDDD
9	FC Cincinnati	24	8	8	8	52	59	-7	32	DLLDW
10	New York Red Bulls	25	8	6	11	33	48	-15	30	WLDLD
11	DC United	24	6	11	7	30	37	-7	29	DWDLL
12	Toronto FC	25	6	11	8	38	46	-8	29	LWDDW
13	Columbus Crew	25	6	5	14	35	42	-7	23	LLWLL
14	Atlanta United FC	25	6	5	14	29	43	-14	23	DLDLW
15	CF Montreal	25	5	6	14	31	51	-20	21	LLLLD

Austin vs Sporting Kansas City AI Match Preview, Prediction, Team Stats Comparison, League table

Match Events

Preview

Austin FC vs Sporting KC: Home Strength Meets Away Weakness in MLS

Team statistics

Team Stats Comparison

Key points

AI Prediction

H2H

Team recent

Austin Team recent

Sporting Kansas City Team recent

Odds

Lineups

Austin

Sporting Kansas City

Injuries / suspensions

League table