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 27 games · 29 pts (2026/26)
- Sporting Kansas City 26 games · 21 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 | 27 | 60 |
| 2 | Internacional CF Miami | 27 | 46 |
| 3 | New England Revolution | 27 | 46 |
| 4 | Charlotte FC | 27 | 43 |
| 5 | Chicago Fire FC | 26 | 42 |
| 6 | Philadelphia Union | 27 | 39 |
| 7 | Orlando City SC | 27 | 34 |
| 8 | New York City FC | 27 | 33 |
| 9 | FC Cincinnati | 26 | 33 |
| 10 | New York Red Bulls | 26 | 33 |
| 11 | D.C. United SC | 26 | 30 |
| 12 | Columbus Crew SC | 27 | 29 |
| 13 | Toronto FC | 27 | 29 |
| 14 | Atlanta United FC | 27 | 27 |
| 15 | Montreal Impact FC | 27 | 24 |
| 16 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 26 | 50 |
| 17 | FC Dallas | 27 | 47 |
| 18 | San Jose Earthquakes | 27 | 45 |
| 19 | St. Louis City | 26 | 44 |
| 20 | Houston Dynamo | 27 | 44 |
| 21 | Los Angeles FC | 28 | 41 |
| 22 | Colorado Rapids SC | 27 | 36 |
| 23 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 28 | 36 |
| 24 | Seattle Sounders FC | 26 | 35 |
| 25 | San Diego FC | 27 | 32 |
| 26 | Portland Timbers | 27 | 32 |
| 27 | Real Salt Lake | 27 | 32 |
| 28 | Austin FC | 27 | 31 |
| 29 | Minnesota United FC | 27 | 29 |
| 30 | Sporting Kansas City | 26 | 21 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #29 | Position | #30 |
| 29 | Points | 21 |
| 27 | Played | 26 |
| 7 / 8 / 12 | W / D / L | 6 / 3 / 17 |
| 40 | Scored | 31 |
| 49 | Conceded | 63 |
| -9 | GD | -32 |
| 1.07 | PPG | 0.81 |
| 26% | Win % | 23% |
Key Stats
57%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (23 games)
H2H (23 games)
65%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
22%
Clean Sheets
Minnesota United FC this season
Minnesota United FC this season
4%
Clean Sheets
Sporting Kansas City this season
Sporting Kansas City this season
Minnesota United FC are 29th (29 pts). Sporting Kansas City are 30th (21 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Minnesota United FC
0-15
4/7
16-30
4/9
31-45
6/2
46-60
4/5
61-75
7/4
76+
5/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Sporting Kansas City
0-15
3/8
16-30
7/7
31-45
5/8
46-60
2/6
61-75
4/11
76+
4/9
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Minnesota United FC
| Kelvin Yeboah | 14 G | 2 A |
| Anthony Markanich | 8 G | 2 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Allianz Field!
- 5' Luis Amarilla is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Sporting Kansas City so far.
- 10' The energy levels are beginning to show. Adrian Heath might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 12' Gadi Kinda does the damage! The net is bulging and Sporting Kansas City surge ahead!
- 17' Minnesota United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Sporting Kansas City backline.
- 22' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 24' Poor challenge from Jose Aja. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 29' Sporting Kansas City is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 32' Brilliant from the ! Jaylin Lindsey makes it 0-2 with a superb finish on 32.
- 37' Minnesota United FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 42' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 46' The referee calls foul for Gianluca Busio. He receives a Yellow card.
- 51' Hassani Dotson has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 22 appearances with only 1 goals this season.
- 55' Brilliant from the ! Michael Boxall makes it 1-2 with a superb finish on 55.
- 60' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with Sporting Kansas City winning 100% of all matches.
- 65' Raheem Edwards has so much to prove this time. He replaces Kevin Molino on 65 minute.
- 66' Minnesota United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Robin Lod is hanging Ethan Finlay on the field on 66 minute.
- 71' Minnesota United FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 72' The whistle greets Khiry Shelton as he departs to be replaced by Gerso Fernandes.
- 75' Time for substitution for Sporting Kansas City. Roger Espinoza is replaced by Felipe Hernandez.
- 77' Sporting Kansas City player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 82' Another change for Minnesota United FC made on 82 minute. Hassani Dotson leaves to be changed by Aaron Schoenfeld.
- 85' The whistle greets Johnny Russell as he departs to be replaced by Roberto Puncec.
- 90' Controversy at the stadium! Osvaldo Alonso argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- Sporting Kansas City celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
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 |
| Daniel Salloi | 4 |
| Tani Oluwaseyi | 4 |
| Kevin Molino | 3 |
| Michael Boxall | 3 |
| Gadi Kinda | 3 |
| William Agada | 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
1.87
Minnesota United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.51
Sporting Kansas City xG
I would bet for:
Minnesota United FC or Sporting Kansas City 74% + Both teams to score 66%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Sporting Kansas City win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.38
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 2.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 3.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 4.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
Double Chance
Minnesota United FC or Draw
69%
Draw or Sporting Kansas City
57%
Minnesota United FC or Sporting Kansas City
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.5%
2 – 1
8.7%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 2
6.5%
2 – 0
6%
1 – 0
5.7%
3 – 1
5.4%
0 – 0
4.9%
0 – 1
4.5%
3 – 2
4.1%
0 – 2
3.9%
3 – 0
3.6%
Asian Handicap — Minnesota United FC
| Handicap | Minnesota United FC covers | Push | Sporting Kansas City covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -2 | 12% | 14% | 75% |
| -1.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| -1 | 25% | 20% | 55% |
| -0.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 16% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 9% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Minnesota United FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Sporting Kansas City keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.