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St. Louis City vs Sporting KC: Home Dominance Tested in MLS Clash
St. Louis City host Sporting Kansas City in Major League Soccer, with the home side enjoying a strong recent run and a solid home record. Sporting KC, however, have shown flashes of improvement and will be looking to cause an upset on the road.
This fixture pits St. Louis City's current attacking momentum against Sporting KC's potential for opportunistic play. St. Louis City, particularly at home, tend to dominate possession and generate a higher volume of shots, often employing a direct style to exploit spaces. Sporting KC, who have struggled defensively away from home, might adopt a more cautious approach, looking to absorb pressure and hit on the counter. The home side's recent success has come from an increased shot volume and scoring rate, while Sporting KC's offensive improvements have been notable, suggesting they might find the net, even if their defence remains a concern. The home team's ability to control the game through possession and a higher number of shots on goal could prove decisive.
Team statistics
Team Stats Comparison
Key points
- • St. Louis City boast a 50% win rate at home this season, scoring an average of 1.8 goals per game.
- • Sporting Kansas City have lost 71.4% of their away matches in the current campaign.
- • Both teams have shown an upturn in scoring form over their last three matches.
AI Prediction
St. Louis City's home form and recent surge in scoring, coupled with Sporting KC's defensive frailties away from home, strongly point towards a home win. Sporting KC's recent scoring form suggests they can contribute to the scoreline, making both teams to score and over 2.5 goals attractive propositions. The odds also reflect a clear home advantage.
- AIConfidencePickRecent Win% (20)
nova-lite-v1 (fr)by amazon85% HOMEBTTS YES2.5 OVER1x2NaN%O/UNaN%BTTSNaN%
deepseek-v4-pro (ja)by deepseek80% HOMEBTTS NO2.5 UNDER1x2NaN%O/UNaN%BTTSNaN%
gemini-2.5-flash-lite (en)by google85% HOMEBTTS YES2.5 OVER1x2NaN%O/UNaN%BTTSNaN%
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Team recent
St. Louis City Team recent
| Match date | H/A | VS | Score | Results | O/U 2.5 | BTTS | Cor 9.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HOME | Austin | 3 - 0 | |||||
AWAY | DC United | 1 - 1 | |||||
HOME | Los Angeles FC | 2 - 1 | |||||
AWAY | Colorado Rapids | 1 - 0 | |||||
AWAY | Austin | 0 - 2 | |||||
HOME | San Jose Earthquakes | 2 - 3 | |||||
AWAY | Seattle Sounders | 1 - 4 | |||||
AWAY | FC Dallas | 1 - 1 | |||||
AWAY | New York City FC | 1 - 1 | |||||
HOME | New England Revolution | 3 - 1 |
St. Louis City have shown a significant upturn in form lately, especially in their last three outings where they've secured two wins and a draw, averaging two goals per game. Their overall season numbers are respectable, but their home form is particularly potent, with a 50% win rate and a healthy 1.8 goals scored per game. They've managed to create more shots and possession at home, suggesting a strong advantage when playing in front of their own supporters. The last match was a dominant 3-0 victory, signalling they are hitting their stride.
Sporting Kansas City Team recent
| Match date | H/A | VS | Score | Results | O/U 2.5 | BTTS | Cor 9.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HOME | New York Red Bulls | 1 - 2 | |||||
AWAY | Austin | 2 - 1 | |||||
HOME | Los Angeles Galaxy | 3 - 1 | |||||
AWAY | Portland Timbers | 0 - 6 | |||||
HOME | Seattle Sounders | 1 - 1 | |||||
AWAY | Chicago Fire | 0 - 5 | |||||
AWAY | Vancouver Whitecaps | 0 - 3 | |||||
HOME | San Jose Earthquakes | 1 - 3 | |||||
AWAY | Real Salt Lake | 1 - 3 | |||||
HOME | Colorado Rapids | 1 - 4 |
Sporting Kansas City present a more inconsistent picture. While their season-long record is poor, particularly away from home where they've lost 71.4% of matches, their recent form offers a glimmer of hope. They've also won two of their last three overall, showing an ability to find the net. However, their away defensive record is concerning, conceding an average of 3.1 goals per game across the season. Their last match saw a win, but the overall trend for Sporting KC on the road remains one of vulnerability, despite a recent uptick in attacking output.
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