Los Angeles FC vs Sporting Kansas City, MLS 2021 REGULAR SEASON

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MLS · 2021

Los Angeles FC

1 – 4

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Sporting Kansas City

Thu 5 Aug 2021 · 02:30 UTC Banc of California Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'

Tomas Romero 20' Y

Y 25' Nicolas Isimat-Mirin

Jose Cifuentes 33' Y

Y 41' Graham Zusi

Y 57' Ilie Sanchez

Francisco Ginella 62' Y

Bryce Duke 85' Y

Y 90' Andreu Fontas

Overview

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Los Angeles FC vs Sporting Kansas City — MLS at Banc of California Stadium.

Los Angeles FC 15 games · 24 pts (2026/26)
Sporting Kansas City 14 games · 11 pts (2026/26)

Standings

#	Team	P	Pts
1	Nashville SC	14	33
2	Internacional CF Miami	15	31
3	Chicago Fire FC	14	26
4	New England Revolution	14	25
5	New York Red Bulls	15	22
6	Charlotte FC	15	21
7	FC Cincinnati	15	20
8	New York City FC	15	19
9	D.C. United SC	15	18
10	Columbus Crew SC	15	16
11	Toronto FC	14	14
12	Montreal Impact FC	14	14
13	Orlando City SC	15	14
14	Atlanta United FC	14	11
15	Philadelphia Union	15	7
16	Vancouver Whitecaps FC	14	32
17	San Jose Earthquakes	15	32
18	Real Salt Lake	14	26
19	FC Dallas	15	25
20	Los Angeles FC	15	24
21	Seattle Sounders FC	13	24
22	Houston Dynamo	14	22
23	Minnesota United FC	15	22
24	Los Angeles Galaxy	15	20
25	San Diego FC	15	17
26	Colorado Rapids SC	15	16
27	St. Louis City	14	16
28	Portland Timbers	14	14
29	Austin FC	15	14
30	Sporting Kansas City	14	11

Head-to-Head

Los Angeles FC 15 games · Avg 3.1 goals Sporting Kansas City

Last 5 meetings

2021-08-05 Los Angeles FC 1–4 Sporting Kansas City 2021-06-26 Sporting Kansas City 2–1 Los Angeles FC 2019-07-04 Sporting Kansas City 1–5 Los Angeles FC 2019-03-04 Los Angeles FC 2–1 Sporting Kansas City 2018-10-28 Sporting Kansas City 2–1 Los Angeles FC

Recent Form

Los Angeles FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
05 Aug	Sporting Kansas City	H	1–4	L
29 Jul	Minnesota United FC	H	2–2	D
25 Jul	Vancouver Whitecaps FC	H	2–2	D
22 Jul	Portland Timbers	A	1–2	L
18 Jul	Real Salt Lake	H	2–1	W
08 Jul	Austin FC	A	2–0	W

Sporting Kansas City

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
05 Aug	Los Angeles FC	A	4–1	W
01 Aug	FC Dallas	H	1–2	L
26 Jul	Seattle Sounders FC	A	3–1	W
22 Jul	San Jose Earthquakes	H	1–1	D
05 Jul	Los Angeles Galaxy	A	2–0	W
26 Jun	Los Angeles FC	H	2–1	W

Season Stats

Los Angeles FC		Sporting Kansas City
#20	Position	#30
24	Points	11
15	Played	14
7 / 3 / 5	W / D / L	3 / 2 / 9
24	Scored	14
17	Conceded	36
+7	GD	-22
1.60	PPG	0.79
47%	Win %	21%

Key Stats

60% Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)

67% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

60% Clean Sheets
Los Angeles FC this season

0% Clean Sheets
Sporting Kansas City this season

Los Angeles FC are 20th (24 pts). Sporting Kansas City are 30th (11 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Los Angeles FC

0-15

1/3

16-30

4/2

31-45

2/2

46-60

1/5

61-75

3/2

76+

3/2

■ Scored ■ Conceded

Sporting Kansas City

0-15

–/6

16-30

2/3

31-45

2/3

46-60

1/3

61-75

2/5

76+

2/4

■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

0' What a night it is going to be! Los Angeles FC welcome Sporting Kansas City for this crunch clash at Banc of California Stadium.
5' Los Angeles FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
10' Sporting Kansas City fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
15' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Los Angeles FC and Sporting Kansas City are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
20' What a moment for Alan Pulido! That strike on 20 puts his side firmly in control.
20' The referee calls foul for Tomas Romero. He receives a Yellow card.
25' The referee has no hesitation. Nicolas Isimat-Mirin is booked for Sporting Kansas City — Yellow card on 25.
28' Luis Martins makes no mistake. The score reads 0-2 and Sporting Kansas City are in front.
33' A meaty challenge results in booking for Jose Cifuentes on 33.
36' Daniel Salloi doubles the advantage! 0-3 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
41' Controversy at the stadium! Graham Zusi argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
46' It is a substitution in Los Angeles FC team. Marco Farfan is replaced by Mamadou Fall on 46 minute.
51' Sporting Kansas City is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
56' Los Angeles FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 56.
57' The referee has no hesitation. Ilie Sanchez is booked for Sporting Kansas City — Yellow card on 57.
58' The Israel Gadi Kinda breaks the deadlock on 58 minutes. 0-4!
62' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Francisco Ginella.
64' Los Angeles FC make a change. Brian Rodriguez trudges off to be replaced by Daniel Musovski on 64 minutes.
68' The crowd applauds Jose Cifuentes as he leaves the pitch. Bryce Duke steps in for Los Angeles FC.
69' Kim Moonhwan makes way for Alvaro Quezada at the 69 minute mark. A tactical switch from Los Angeles FC.
71' Alan Pulido makes way for Wilson Harris at the 71 minute mark. A tactical switch from Sporting Kansas City.
76' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Peter Vermes will be considering his options from the bench.
78' Jaylin Lindsey is ready to make an impact after coming on for Gadi Kinda at the 78 minute mark.
82' A stunning finish from Daniel Musovski — that came from absolutely nowhere!
85' The referee shows Los Angeles FC player a Yellow card on 85.
90' Andreu Fontas was booked on 90.
With this win, Sporting Kansas City is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.

Lineups

Los Angeles FC Lineups

Starting XI

12
Diego Palacios
32
Marco Farfan ↓ Mamadou Fall 46'
10
Carlos Vela
20
Eduard Atuesta
9
Diego Rossi
33
Kim Moonhwan ↓ Alvaro Quezada 69'
44
Raheem Edwards ↓ Francisco Ginella 46'
27
Tristan Blackmon
17
Brian Rodriguez ↓ Daniel Musovski 64'
11
Jose Cifuentes ↓ Bryce Duke 68'
30
Tomas Romero

Bench

2
Jordan Harvey
23
Pablo Sisniega
8
Francisco Ginella ↑ 46'
16
Daniel Musovski ↑ 64'
19
Bryce Duke ↑ 68'
18
Erik Duenas
24
Alvaro Quezada ↑ 69'
5
Mamadou Fall ↑ 46'

Coach Bob Bradley

Sporting Kansas City Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Peter Vermes

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Cristian Arango	3
Mamadou Fall	3
Carlos Vela	3
Alan Pulido	3
Daniel Salloi	3
Esteban David Martinez	2
Diego Rossi	2
Eduard Atuesta	2

Head to Head

Los Angeles FC Form

2021-08-05 Los Angeles FC 1–4 Sporting Kansas City L 2021-07-29 Los Angeles FC 2–2 Minnesota United FC D 2021-07-25 Los Angeles FC 2–2 Vancouver Whitecaps FC D 2021-07-22 Portland Timbers 2–1 Los Angeles FC L 2021-07-18 Los Angeles FC 2–1 Real Salt Lake W 2021-07-08 Austin FC 0–2 Los Angeles FC W

Sporting Kansas City Form

2021-08-05 Los Angeles FC 1–4 Sporting Kansas City W 2021-08-01 Sporting Kansas City 1–2 FC Dallas L 2021-07-26 Seattle Sounders FC 1–3 Sporting Kansas City W 2021-07-22 Sporting Kansas City 1–1 San Jose Earthquakes D 2021-07-05 Los Angeles Galaxy 0–2 Sporting Kansas City W 2021-06-26 Sporting Kansas City 2–1 Los Angeles FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

2 / 4

2.23 Los Angeles FC xG

Expected Goals

Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo

1.63 Sporting Kansas City xG

I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 73% + Both teams to score 71%

Match Result

✗ Wrong

Los Angeles FC45% Draw24% Sporting Kansas City31%

Actual: Sporting Kansas City win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes71% 0% No29%

Avg goals/match: 3.86

Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	97%	3%
± 1.5	90%	10%
± 2.5	73%	27%
± 3.5	53%	47%
± 4.5	34%	66%

Double Chance

Los Angeles FC or Draw

69%

Draw or Sporting Kansas City

55%

Los Angeles FC or Sporting Kansas City

76%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong

Los Angeles FC38% Draw38% Sporting Kansas City24%

Actual: Sporting Kansas City win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 1–4 not predicted

1 – 4

Actual

1 – 1

8.5%

2 – 1

8.3%

2 – 2

6.7%

1 – 2

6.1%

3 – 1

6.1%

2 – 0

5.3%

3 – 2

4.9%

1 – 0

4.3%

3 – 0

3.8%

2 – 3

3.6%

4 – 1

3.4%

1 – 3

3.3%

Asian Handicap — Los Angeles FC

Handicap	Los Angeles FC covers	Push	Sporting Kansas City covers
-2.5	16%	—	84%
-2	16%	15%	69%
-1.5	31%	—	69%
-1	31%	19%	50%
-0.5	50%	—	50%
+0.5	72%	—	28%
+1	72%	14%	14%
+1.5	86%	—	14%
+2	86%	8%	5%
+2.5	95%	—	5%

Clean Sheet

Los Angeles FC keeps clean sheet

20% ✓

Sporting Kansas City keeps clean sheet

12% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.