Philadelphia Union vs Sporting Kansas City, MLS 2026 MLS IS BACK QUARTER FINALS
Overview
Match Preview
Philadelphia Union vs Sporting Kansas City — MLS at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.
- Philadelphia Union 34 games · 50 pts (2026/26)
- Sporting Kansas City 34 games · 26 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Allen Chapman
- Referee Robert Sibiga
- Referee Jeremy Kieso
- Referee Ramy Touchan
- Referee Micheal Barwegen
15 games this season
🟨 2.5/game
⚽ 8.7 goals/game
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul | Sporting Kansas City | H | 3–1 | W |
| 26 Jul | New England Revolution | H | 1–0 | W |
| 21 Jul | Orlando City SC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 15 Jul | Internacional CF Miami | H | 2–1 | W |
| 09 Jul | New York City FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 09 Mar | Los Angeles FC | A | 3–3 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 08 Mar | Houston Dynamo | H | 4–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Philadelphia Union | Sporting Kansas City | |
|---|---|---|
| #6 | Position | #30 |
| 50 | Points | 26 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 14 / 8 / 12 | W / D / L | 7 / 5 / 22 |
| 66 | Scored | 40 |
| 52 | Conceded | 81 |
| +14 | GD | -41 |
| 1.47 | PPG | 0.76 |
| 41% | Win % | 21% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
24%
Clean Sheets
Philadelphia Union this season
Philadelphia Union this season
6%
Clean Sheets
Sporting Kansas City this season
Sporting Kansas City this season
Philadelphia Union are 6th (50 pts). Sporting Kansas City are 30th (26 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Philadelphia Union
0-15
4/6
16-30
6/7
31-45
8/7
46-60
12/2
61-75
17/5
76+
8/6
■ 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)
Philadelphia Union
| Milan Iloski | 19 G | 2 A |
| Bruno Damiani | 13 G | 3 A |
| Cavan Sullivan | 9 G | 6 A |
Sporting Kansas City
| Andre Luiz | 7 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Philadelphia Union have kicked off against Sporting Kansas City. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 10' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 15' Philadelphia Union are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Sporting Kansas City's shape.
- 20' Philadelphia Union are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Sporting Kansas City backline.
- 24' Assisted by Alejandro Bedoya with the perfectly-timed delivery and Jamiro makes no mistake. 1-0!
- 25' A moment of madness from Jose Martinez on 25 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Philadelphia Union will be frustrated.
- 26' Brilliant from the ! Sergio Santos makes it 2-0 with a superb finish on 26.
- 31' Sporting Kansas City are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 36' Scotland international Johnny Russell has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 39' Sergio Santos doubles the advantage! 3-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 44' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Philadelphia Union and Sporting Kansas City are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 46' Alan Pulido is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 46' Amadou Dia has so much to prove this time. He replaces Luis Martins on 46 minute.
- 51' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 53' The referee shows Philadelphia Union player a Yellow card on 53.
- 53' The Philadelphia Union manager makes a substitution. Sergio Santos departs to be replaced by Ilsinho.
- 58' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Philadelphia Union side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 63' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 64' Another change for Sporting Kansas City made on 64 minute. Daniel Salloi leaves to be changed by Gerso Fernandes.
- 69' Kai Wagner has been relatively quiet despite scoring 9 goals in his last 304 appearances.
- 71' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Gerso Fernandes.
- 71' The whistle greets Kacper Przybylko as he departs to be replaced by Andrew Wooten.
- 76' Tim Melia has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 81' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 84' Fresh legs for Sporting Kansas City! Cameron Duke comes on to replace Roger Espinoza.
- 86' The Philadelphia Union manager makes a substitution. Jamiro departs to be replaced by Anthony Fontana.
- Another three points for Philadelphia Union.
Lineups
Philadelphia Union Lineups
Starting XI
-
10
Jamiro ↓ Anthony Fontana 86'
- 27
- 18
- 3
- 11
- 28
- 4
-
22
Brenden Aaronson ↓ Matt Real 86'
-
17
Sergio Santos ↓ Ilsinho 53'
- 23
- 8
Bench
-
7
Andrew Wooten ↑ 71'
- 78
-
21
Anthony Fontana ↑ 86'
-
25
Ilsinho ↑ 53'
- 15
- 24
- 12
-
32
Matt Real ↑ 86'
- 20
- 13
- 14
- 5
Coach
Jim Curtin
Sporting Kansas City Lineups
Starting XI
-
36
Luis Martins ↓ Amadou Dia 46'
- 9
- 7
- 8
- 29
-
6
Ilie Sanchez ↓ Felipe Hernandez 64'
-
20
Daniel Salloi ↓ Gerso Fernandes 64'
-
27
Gianluca Busio ↓ Gadi Kinda 46'
-
15
Roger Espinoza ↓ Cameron Duke 84'
- 16
- 4
Bench
- 22
- 5
-
12
Gerso Fernandes ↑ 64'
- 75
- 26
-
21
Felipe Hernandez ↑ 64'
- 1
- 19
-
17
Gadi Kinda ↑ 46'
- 23
-
28
Cameron Duke ↑ 84'
-
13
Amadou Dia ↑ 46'
Coach
Peter Vermes
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jay Simpson | 2 |
| Jay Simpson | 2 |
| Sergio Santos | 2 |
| Andre Luiz | 2 |
| Wyatt Meyer | 1 |
| Alejandro Bedoya | 1 |
| Jack Elliott | 1 |
| Remi Walter | 1 |
Head to Head
Philadelphia Union Form
2020-07-31
Philadelphia Union
3–1
Sporting Kansas City
W
2020-07-26
Philadelphia Union
1–0
New England Revolution
W
2020-07-21
Philadelphia Union
1–1
Orlando City SC
D
2020-07-15
Philadelphia Union
2–1
Internacional CF Miami
W
2020-07-09
New York City FC
0–1
Philadelphia Union
W
2020-03-09
Los Angeles FC
3–3
Philadelphia Union
D
Sporting Kansas City Form
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
2020-03-08
Sporting Kansas City
4–0
Houston Dynamo
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.54
Philadelphia Union xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.08
Sporting Kansas City xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 69% + Philadelphia Union to win 65%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Philadelphia Union win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.62
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 2.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 3.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 4.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
Double Chance
Philadelphia Union or Draw
84%
Draw or Sporting Kansas City
35%
Philadelphia Union or Sporting Kansas City
80%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Philadelphia Union win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 1
9.1%
2 – 0
8.7%
1 – 1
8.1%
3 – 1
Actual
3 – 0
7.2%
1 – 0
6.5%
4 – 1
4.8%
2 – 2
4.8%
4 – 0
4.5%
3 – 2
4.1%
0 – 0
3.9%
1 – 2
3.9%
Asian Handicap — Philadelphia Union
| Handicap | Philadelphia Union covers | Push | Sporting Kansas City covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| -2 | 27% | 20% | 53% |
| -1.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| -1 | 47% | 21% | 32% |
| -0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +0.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +1 | 86% | 9% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Philadelphia Union keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Sporting Kansas City keeps clean sheet
9%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.