Minnesota United FC vs Sporting Kansas City, MLS 2026 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Minnesota United FC vs Sporting Kansas City — MLS at Allianz Field.
- Minnesota United FC 34 games · 44 pts (2026/26)
- Sporting Kansas City 34 games · 26 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Eric Weisbrod
- Referee Nima Saghafi
- Referee Katie Nesbitt
- Referee Ramy Touchan
- Referee Ismir Pekmic
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | Sporting Kansas City | H | 1–2 | L |
| 07 Aug | Orlando City SC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 02 Aug | San Jose Earthquakes | A | 4–1 | W |
| 29 Jul | Columbus Crew SC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Jul | Colorado Rapids SC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 18 Jul | Real Salt Lake | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | Minnesota United FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 31 Jul | Philadelphia Union | A | 1–3 | L |
| 27 Jul | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 22 Jul | Real Salt Lake | A | 2–0 | W |
| 18 Jul | Colorado Rapids SC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 13 Jul | Minnesota United FC | H | 1–2 | L |
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' Minnesota United FC have kicked off against Sporting Kansas City. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' Both keepers have barely been tested. Minnesota United FC and Sporting Kansas City are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 10' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 2 times this season with Sporting Kansas City winning 50% of all matches.
- 12' Gadi Kinda adds to his 0 season tally! Sporting Kansas City lead 0-1 — and this changes everything.
- 17' Minnesota United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 22' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 24' Jose Aja catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 24.
- 29' The home supporters are growing impatient. Minnesota United FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 32' What a moment for Jaylin Lindsey! That strike on 32 puts his side firmly in control.
- 37' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Minnesota United FC that had 301 games and scored 449 goals.
- 42' 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.
- 46' Sporting Kansas City player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 51' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Chase Gasper made 301 appearances and scored 2 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 55' Michael Boxall is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 60' Kevin Molino, a Trinidad & Tobago , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 65' A change in the Minnesota United FC ranks — Kevin Molino exits the field as Raheem Edwards enters on 65.
- 66' Minnesota United FC make a change. Ethan Finlay trudges off to be replaced by Robin Lod on 66 minutes.
- 71' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Minnesota United FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 72' Fresh legs for Sporting Kansas City! Gerso Fernandes comes on to replace Khiry Shelton.
- 75' The supporters are chanting for Felipe Hernandez. He replaces Roger Espinoza on 75 minute.
- 77' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Alan Pulido on 77 minutes.
- 82' Minnesota United FC ring the changes. Hassani Dotson has done his job and it is now time for Aaron Schoenfeld to step up.
- 85' Roberto Puncec gets the nod from Sporting Kansas City. He replaces Johnny Russell and will look to change the dynamic.
- 90' The referee shows Minnesota United FC player a Yellow card on 90.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Minnesota United FC 1-2 Sporting Kansas City.
Lineups
Minnesota United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 19
- 6
- 15
-
13
Ethan Finlay ↓ Robin Lod 66'
-
7
Kevin Molino ↓ Raheem Edwards 65'
- 4
-
9
Luis Amarilla ↓ Mason Toye 82'
- 8
- 18
- 31
- 77
Bench
-
17
Robin Lod ↑ 66'
-
44
Raheem Edwards ↑ 65'
- 94
-
23
Mason Toye ↑ 82'
-
12
Aaron Schoenfeld ↑ 82'
- 11
- 99
- 41
Coach
Adrian Heath
Sporting Kansas City Lineups
Starting XI
- 22
- 9
-
7
Johnny Russell ↓ Roberto Puncec 85'
- 8
- 29
- 27
- 26
- 15
-
11
Khiry Shelton ↓ Gerso Fernandes 72'
- 16
-
17
Gadi Kinda ↓ Cameron Duke 72'
Bench
- 5
-
12
Gerso Fernandes ↑ 72'
- 20
-
21
Felipe Hernandez ↑ 75'
- 1
- 19
-
4
Roberto Puncec ↑ 85'
-
28
Cameron Duke ↑ 72'
- 13
Coach
Peter Vermes
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Johnny Russell | 6 |
| Khiry Shelton | 5 |
| Tani Oluwaseyi | 4 |
| Daniel Salloi | 4 |
| Michael Boxall | 3 |
| Gadi Kinda | 3 |
| William Agada | 3 |
| Anthony Markanich | 3 |
Head to Head
Minnesota United FC Form
2020-08-21
Minnesota United FC
1–2
Sporting Kansas City
L
2020-08-07
Orlando City SC
3–1
Minnesota United FC
L
2020-08-02
San Jose Earthquakes
1–4
Minnesota United FC
W
2020-07-29
Columbus Crew SC
1–1
Minnesota United FC
D
2020-07-23
Colorado Rapids SC
2–2
Minnesota United FC
D
2020-07-18
Real Salt Lake
0–0
Minnesota United FC
D
Sporting Kansas City Form
2020-08-21
Minnesota United FC
1–2
Sporting Kansas City
W
2020-07-31
Philadelphia Union
3–1
Sporting Kansas City
L
2020-07-27
Sporting Kansas City
0–0
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
D
2020-07-22
Real Salt Lake
0–2
Sporting Kansas City
W
2020-07-18
Sporting Kansas City
3–2
Colorado Rapids SC
W
2020-07-13
Sporting Kansas City
1–2
Minnesota United FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.98
Minnesota United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.46
Sporting Kansas City xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 66% + Over 2.5 goals 66%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Sporting Kansas City win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.44
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 2.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 3.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 4.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
Double Chance
Minnesota United FC or Draw
71%
Draw or Sporting Kansas City
54%
Minnesota United FC or Sporting Kansas City
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.1%
2 – 1
8.9%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 2
6.4%
2 – 0
6.3%
3 – 1
5.8%
1 – 0
5.8%
0 – 0
4.6%
3 – 2
4.3%
3 – 0
4.1%
0 – 1
4%
0 – 2
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Minnesota United FC
| Handicap | Minnesota United FC covers | Push | Sporting Kansas City covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -2 | 14% | 15% | 72% |
| -1.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| -1 | 28% | 20% | 51% |
| -0.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| +0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +1 | 72% | 15% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 8% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Minnesota United FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Sporting Kansas City keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.