Minnesota United FC vs Sporting Kansas City, MLS 2026 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Minnesota United FC vs Sporting Kansas City — MLS .
- Minnesota United FC 34 games · 44 pts (2026/26)
- Sporting Kansas City 34 games · 26 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Ismail Elfath
- Referee Fotis Bazakos
- Referee David Gantar
- Referee Kyle Atkins
- Referee Felisha Mariscal
14 games this season
🟨 2.1/game
⚽ 6.2 goals/game
🟥 1 total
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sep | Sporting Kansas City | H | 2–1 | W |
| 22 Sep | Portland Timbers | A | 0–0 | D |
| 15 Sep | Real Salt Lake | H | 3–1 | W |
| 12 Sep | Houston Dynamo | A | 0–2 | L |
| 02 Sep | Los Angeles FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 23 Aug | Sporting Kansas City | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sep | Minnesota United FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 22 Sep | Colorado Rapids SC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 16 Sep | Los Angeles Galaxy | A | 2–7 | L |
| 08 Sep | Portland Timbers | A | 1–2 | L |
| 01 Sep | Houston Dynamo | H | 1–0 | W |
| 23 Aug | Minnesota United FC | H | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Minnesota United FC | Sporting Kansas City | |
|---|---|---|
| #25 | Position | #30 |
| 44 | Points | 26 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 11 / 11 / 12 | W / D / L | 7 / 5 / 22 |
| 56 | Scored | 40 |
| 58 | Conceded | 81 |
| -2 | GD | -41 |
| 1.29 | PPG | 0.76 |
| 32% | Win % | 21% |
Key Stats
58%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (24 games)
H2H (24 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
21%
Clean Sheets
Minnesota United FC this season
Minnesota United FC this season
6%
Clean Sheets
Sporting Kansas City this season
Sporting Kansas City this season
Minnesota United FC are 25th (44 pts). Sporting Kansas City are 30th (26 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Minnesota United FC
0-15
4/9
16-30
5/10
31-45
7/5
46-60
8/5
61-75
9/5
76+
11/8
■ 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)
Minnesota United FC
| Kelvin Yeboah | 18 G | 4 A |
| Anthony Markanich | 9 G | 2 A |
Sporting Kansas City
| Andre Luiz | 7 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Minnesota United FC is hosting Sporting Kansas City for another epic battle.
- 5' It looks surprising Sporting Kansas City does not make any changes. Robin Lod has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 7' Against the run of play, Botond Barath has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 12' The home supporters are growing impatient. Minnesota United FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 17' The travelling Sporting Kansas City supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 22' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 27' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 32' It looks like no one’s ball. Minnesota United FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 37' Kevin Molino has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 34 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 42' Tim Melia has been relatively quiet despite scoring 1 goals in his last 301 appearances.
- 47' Minnesota United FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 47.
- 52' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Minnesota United FC and Sporting Kansas City are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 57' Chase Gasper has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 61' Minnesota United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Hassani Dotson is hanging Kevin Molino on the field on 61 minute.
- 66' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 70' Osvaldo Alonso makes no mistake. The score reads 1-1 and Minnesota United FC are in front.
- 71' Johnny Russell makes way for Gerso Fernandes at the 71 minute mark. A tactical switch from Sporting Kansas City.
- 76' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Minnesota United FC and Sporting Kansas City are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 79' It’s a booking for Minnesota United FC player. Chase Gasper gets a Yellow card.
- 80' Ethan Finlay is ready to make an impact after coming on for Robin Lod at the 80 minute mark.
- 85' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 89' Another change for Sporting Kansas City made on 89 minute. Gianluca Busio leaves to be changed by Jimmy Medranda.
- 90' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Felipe Gutierrez on 90 minutes.
- 90' Hassani Dotson puts Minnesota United FC on the lead.
- 90' Sporting Kansas City manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Jimmy Medranda is hanging Gianluca Busio on the field on 90 minute.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Minnesota United FC take all three points.
Lineups
Minnesota United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 19
-
16
Robin Lod ↓ Ethan Finlay 80'
- 3
- 6
- 25
- 15
-
7
Kevin Molino ↓ Hassani Dotson 61'
-
23
Mason Toye ↓ Abu Danladi 61'
- 8
- 77
Bench
- 86
- 12
- 10
-
99
Abu Danladi ↑ 61'
-
13
Ethan Finlay ↑ 80'
-
31
Hassani Dotson ↑ 61'
- 97
Coach
Adrian Heath
Sporting Kansas City Lineups
Starting XI
- 36
- 7
- 21
- 8
- 29
- 6
- 20
-
13
Gianluca Busio ↓ Jimmy Medranda 89'
- 17
-
19
Erik Hurtado ↓ Krisztian Nemeth 71'
- 2
Bench
-
9
Krisztian Nemeth ↑ 71'
- 15
-
12
Gerso Fernandes ↑ 71'
- 18
-
94
Jimmy Medranda ↑ 89'
- 16
- 14
Coach
Peter Vermes
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Johnny Russell | 6 |
| Khiry Shelton | 5 |
| Tani Oluwaseyi | 4 |
| Daniel Salloi | 4 |
| Kevin Molino | 3 |
| Michael Boxall | 3 |
| Gadi Kinda | 3 |
| William Agada | 3 |
Head to Head
Minnesota United FC Form
2019-09-26
Minnesota United FC
2–1
Sporting Kansas City
W
2019-09-22
Portland Timbers
0–0
Minnesota United FC
D
2019-09-15
Minnesota United FC
3–1
Real Salt Lake
W
2019-09-12
Houston Dynamo
2–0
Minnesota United FC
L
2019-09-02
Los Angeles FC
0–2
Minnesota United FC
W
2019-08-23
Sporting Kansas City
1–0
Minnesota United FC
L
Sporting Kansas City Form
2019-09-26
Minnesota United FC
2–1
Sporting Kansas City
L
2019-09-22
Sporting Kansas City
2–3
Colorado Rapids SC
L
2019-09-16
Los Angeles Galaxy
7–2
Sporting Kansas City
L
2019-09-08
Portland Timbers
2–1
Sporting Kansas City
L
2019-09-01
Sporting Kansas City
1–0
Houston Dynamo
W
2019-08-23
Sporting Kansas City
1–0
Minnesota United FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.51
Minnesota United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.32
Sporting Kansas City xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 72% + Both teams to score 67%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Minnesota United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.83
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 2.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 3.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 4.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
Double Chance
Minnesota United FC or Draw
80%
Draw or Sporting Kansas City
41%
Minnesota United FC or Sporting Kansas City
79%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Sporting Kansas City win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 1
8%
3 – 1
7.2%
2 – 0
6.9%
2 – 2
5.7%
3 – 0
5.6%
1 – 0
5.1%
3 – 2
4.8%
1 – 2
4.7%
4 – 1
4.6%
4 – 0
3.5%
0 – 0
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Minnesota United FC
| Handicap | Minnesota United FC covers | Push | Sporting Kansas City covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -2 | 23% | 18% | 58% |
| -1.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| -1 | 42% | 20% | 38% |
| -0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +0.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +1 | 82% | 11% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 5% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Minnesota United FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Sporting Kansas City keeps clean sheet
9%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.