Los Angeles FC vs Sporting Kansas City, MLS 2026 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Los Angeles FC vs Sporting Kansas City — MLS .
- Los Angeles FC 34 games · 47 pts (2026/26)
- Sporting Kansas City 34 games · 26 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Robert Sibiga
- Referee Jason White
- Referee Ian Anderson
- Referee Kevin Stott
- Referee Timothy Ford
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 34 | 77 |
| 2 | Internacional CF Miami | 34 | 60 |
| 3 | New England Revolution | 34 | 58 |
| 4 | Chicago Fire FC | 34 | 55 |
| 5 | Charlotte FC | 34 | 54 |
| 6 | Philadelphia Union | 34 | 50 |
| 7 | Columbus Crew SC | 34 | 47 |
| 8 | FC Cincinnati | 34 | 46 |
| 9 | Orlando City SC | 34 | 46 |
| 10 | New York City FC | 34 | 42 |
| 11 | New York Red Bulls | 34 | 42 |
| 12 | Toronto FC | 34 | 39 |
| 13 | Atlanta United FC | 34 | 33 |
| 14 | D.C. United SC | 34 | 33 |
| 15 | Montreal Impact FC | 34 | 26 |
| 16 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 34 | 64 |
| 17 | FC Dallas | 34 | 58 |
| 18 | St. Louis City | 34 | 54 |
| 19 | San Jose Earthquakes | 34 | 52 |
| 20 | Houston Dynamo | 34 | 51 |
| 21 | Los Angeles FC | 34 | 47 |
| 22 | Portland Timbers | 34 | 46 |
| 23 | Seattle Sounders FC | 34 | 46 |
| 24 | Real Salt Lake | 34 | 45 |
| 25 | Minnesota United FC | 34 | 44 |
| 26 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 34 | 44 |
| 27 | Colorado Rapids SC | 34 | 43 |
| 28 | San Diego FC | 34 | 38 |
| 29 | Austin FC | 34 | 34 |
| 30 | Sporting Kansas City | 34 | 26 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Mar | Sporting Kansas City | H | 2–1 | W |
| 02 Nov | Real Salt Lake | H | 2–3 | L |
| 28 Oct | Sporting Kansas City | A | 1–2 | L |
| 21 Oct | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 13 Oct | Houston Dynamo | H | 4–2 | W |
| 07 Oct | Colorado Rapids SC | A | 3–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Mar | Los Angeles FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 30 Nov | Portland Timbers | H | 2–3 | L |
| 26 Nov | Portland Timbers | A | 0–0 | D |
| 11 Nov | Real Salt Lake | H | 4–2 | W |
| 05 Nov | Real Salt Lake | A | 1–1 | D |
| 28 Oct | Los Angeles FC | H | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Los Angeles FC | Sporting Kansas City | |
|---|---|---|
| #21 | Position | #30 |
| 47 | Points | 26 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 12 / 11 / 11 | W / D / L | 7 / 5 / 22 |
| 52 | Scored | 40 |
| 40 | Conceded | 81 |
| +12 | GD | -41 |
| 1.38 | PPG | 0.76 |
| 35% | Win % | 21% |
Key Stats
59%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
H2H (17 games)
71%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
38%
Clean Sheets
Los Angeles FC this season
Los Angeles FC this season
6%
Clean Sheets
Sporting Kansas City this season
Sporting Kansas City this season
Los Angeles FC are 21st (47 pts). Sporting Kansas City are 30th (26 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Los Angeles FC
0-15
4/5
16-30
6/6
31-45
10/8
46-60
7/7
61-75
7/6
76+
8/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Sporting Kansas City
0-15
3/12
16-30
8/10
31-45
9/9
46-60
3/7
61-75
6/15
76+
5/14
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Los Angeles FC
| Denis Bouanga | 18 G | 5 A |
| Heung-min Son | 7 G | 11 A |
| Esteban David Martinez | 4 G |
Sporting Kansas City
| Andre Luiz | 7 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Three points are at stake. Los Angeles FC host Sporting Kansas City — let the battle begin!
- 5' Los Angeles FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Sporting Kansas City's shape.
- 10' Sporting Kansas City player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 15' Eduard Atuesta has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 36 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 16' A goal from the Hungary international Krisztian Nemeth! He fires home on 16 to make it 0-1!
- 17' A moment of madness from Gerso Fernandes on 17 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Sporting Kansas City will be frustrated.
- 22' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Felipe Gutierrez suffering a number of foals already.
- 27' That is a Yellow card for Sporting Kansas City. Seth Sinovic will be fuming at that decision.
- 31' Roger Espinoza catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 31.
- 36' Supporters expect more eagerness from Christian Ramirez, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 41' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 42' The referee shows Sporting Kansas City player a Yellow card on 42.
- 47' Diego Rossi has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 47 minutes.
- 51' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Graham Zusi.
- 56' Gerso Fernandes has been relatively quiet despite scoring 17 goals in his last 300 appearances.
- 59' Adama Diomande is ready to make an impact after coming on for Christian Ramirez at the 59 minute mark.
- 62' A change in the Sporting Kansas City ranks — Felipe Gutierrez exits the field as Kelyn Rowe enters on 62.
- 66' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Jordan Harvey.
- 69' Botond Barath is ready to make an impact after coming on for Fontas at the 69 minute mark.
- 72' A change in the Los Angeles FC ranks — Lee Nguyen exits the field as Latif Blessing enters on 72.
- 73' The supporters are chanting for Daniel Salloi. He replaces Gerso Fernandes on 73 minute.
- 78' Los Angeles FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Sporting Kansas City backline.
- 81' Poor challenge from Latif Blessing. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 84' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Red card for Roger Espinoza.
- 85' Another change for Los Angeles FC made on 85 minute. Diego Rossi leaves to be changed by Peter-Lee Vassell.
- 89' Los Angeles FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 90' GOAL! Adama Diomande scores on 90. Assisted by Jordan Harvey
- The points are shared — Los Angeles FC 2-1 Sporting Kansas City. Honours even.
Lineups
Los Angeles FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 20
- 21
- 3
- 2
-
24
Lee Nguyen ↓ Latif Blessing 72'
- 25
- 1
-
9
Diego Rossi ↓ Peter-Lee Vassell 85'
- 14
- 4
Bench
- 6
-
99
Adama Diomande ↑ 59'
-
7
Latif Blessing ↑ 72'
- 13
- 28
- 23
-
11
Peter-Lee Vassell ↑ 85'
Coach
Bob Bradley
Sporting Kansas City Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
-
4
Fontas ↓ Botond Barath 69'
- 9
-
21
Felipe Gutierrez ↓ Kelyn Rowe 62'
- 5
- 8
- 15
- 29
- 6
-
12
Gerso Fernandes ↓ Daniel Salloi 73'
- 17
Bench
- 10
-
20
Daniel Salloi ↑ 73'
- 1
-
11
Kelyn Rowe ↑ 62'
- 22
- 19
-
2
Botond Barath ↑ 69'
Coach
Peter Vermes
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Denis Bouanga | 5 |
| Carlos Vela | 3 |
| Alan Pulido | 3 |
| Daniel Salloi | 3 |
| Cristian Arango | 3 |
| Mamadou Fall | 3 |
| Aaron Long | 2 |
| Ismael Tajouri-Shradi | 2 |
Head to Head
Los Angeles FC Form
2019-03-04
Los Angeles FC
2–1
Sporting Kansas City
W
2018-11-02
Los Angeles FC
2–3
Real Salt Lake
L
2018-10-28
Sporting Kansas City
2–1
Los Angeles FC
L
2018-10-21
Los Angeles FC
2–2
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
D
2018-10-13
Los Angeles FC
4–2
Houston Dynamo
W
2018-10-07
Colorado Rapids SC
0–3
Los Angeles FC
W
Sporting Kansas City Form
2019-03-04
Los Angeles FC
2–1
Sporting Kansas City
L
2018-11-30
Sporting Kansas City
2–3
Portland Timbers
L
2018-11-26
Portland Timbers
0–0
Sporting Kansas City
D
2018-11-11
Sporting Kansas City
4–2
Real Salt Lake
W
2018-11-05
Real Salt Lake
1–1
Sporting Kansas City
D
2018-10-28
Sporting Kansas City
2–1
Los Angeles FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.05
Los Angeles FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.16
Sporting Kansas City xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 61% + Both teams to score 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Los Angeles FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.21
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 3.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 4.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
Double Chance
Los Angeles FC or Draw
78%
Draw or Sporting Kansas City
46%
Los Angeles FC or Sporting Kansas City
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Sporting Kansas City win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.5%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
8.4%
1 – 0
7.7%
3 – 1
6.4%
3 – 0
5.6%
0 – 0
5.6%
2 – 2
5.5%
1 – 2
5.4%
0 – 1
4%
3 – 2
3.8%
4 – 1
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Los Angeles FC
| Handicap | Los Angeles FC covers | Push | Sporting Kansas City covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -2 | 17% | 17% | 65% |
| -1.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| -1 | 35% | 22% | 44% |
| -0.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +0.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +1 | 80% | 12% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Los Angeles FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Sporting Kansas City keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.