Sporting Kansas City vs Minnesota United FC, MLS 2026 CONFERENCE SEMI FINALS
Overview
Match Preview
Sporting Kansas City vs Minnesota United FC — MLS at Children's Mercy Park.
- Sporting Kansas City 34 games · 26 pts (2026/26)
- Minnesota United FC 34 games · 44 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Drew Fischer
- Referee Peter Manikowski
- Referee Katie Nesbitt
- Referee Victor Rivas
24 games this season
🟨 2.9/game
⚽ 10.8 goals/game
🟥 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Dec | Minnesota United FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 22 Nov | San Jose Earthquakes | H | 3–3 | D |
| 08 Nov | Real Salt Lake | A | 2–0 | W |
| 28 Oct | FC Cincinnati | A | 1–0 | W |
| 25 Oct | Colorado Rapids SC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 17 Oct | Chicago Fire FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Dec | Sporting Kansas City | A | 3–0 | W |
| 23 Nov | Colorado Rapids SC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 08 Nov | FC Dallas | H | 3–0 | W |
| 05 Nov | Chicago Fire FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 29 Oct | Colorado Rapids SC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 24 Oct | FC Cincinnati | A | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Sporting Kansas City | Minnesota United FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #30 | Position | #25 |
| 26 | Points | 44 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 7 / 5 / 22 | W / D / L | 11 / 11 / 12 |
| 40 | Scored | 56 |
| 81 | Conceded | 58 |
| -41 | GD | -2 |
| 0.76 | PPG | 1.29 |
| 21% | Win % | 32% |
Key Stats
58%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (24 games)
H2H (24 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
6%
Clean Sheets
Sporting Kansas City this season
Sporting Kansas City this season
21%
Clean Sheets
Minnesota United FC this season
Minnesota United FC this season
Sporting Kansas City are 30th (26 pts). Minnesota United FC are 25th (44 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
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
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
Top Scorers (This Season)
Sporting Kansas City
| Andre Luiz | 7 G | 1 A |
Minnesota United FC
| Kelvin Yeboah | 18 G | 4 A |
| Anthony Markanich | 9 G | 2 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Children's Mercy Park!
- 5' Sporting Kansas City started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 5.
- 10' It is a cagey affair so far. Sporting Kansas City in their trying to find a way past Minnesota United FC's compact .
- 15' Romain Metanire has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 20' Minnesota United FC looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker Devin Padelford scoring 1 goals.
- 25' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Ilie Sanchez made 301 appearances and scored 20 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 27' Kevin Molino adds to his 0 season tally! Minnesota United FC lead 0-1 — and this changes everything.
- 32' It looks surprising Sporting Kansas City does not make any changes. Dayne St. Clair has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 35' Against the run of play, Kevin Molino has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 39' Assisted by Emanuel Reynoso with the perfectly-timed delivery and Bakaye Dibassy makes no mistake. 0-3!
- 42' A meaty challenge results in booking for Emanuel Reynoso on 42.
- 47' Minnesota United FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 2 meetings.
- 52' Minnesota United FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 56' It is a substitution in Sporting Kansas City team. Gianluca Busio is replaced by Gadi Kinda on 56 minute.
- 57' Jan Gregus was booked on 57.
- 62' The home supporters are growing impatient. Sporting Kansas City must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 67' Supporters expect more eagerness from Emanuel Reynoso, as he is very good at scoring at Children's Mercy Park with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 68' Fresh legs for Sporting Kansas City! Erik Hurtado comes on to replace Gerso Fernandes.
- 72' The crowd applauds Osvaldo Alonso as he leaves the pitch. Hassani Dotson steps in for Minnesota United FC.
- 77' 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.
- 78' Fresh legs for Sporting Kansas City! Felipe Hernandez comes on to replace Roger Espinoza.
- 80' Controversy at the stadium! Chase Gasper argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 80' The supporters are chanting for Marlon Hairston. He replaces Emanuel Reynoso on 80 minute.
- 82' Bakaye Dibassy catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 82.
- 84' Marlon Hairston catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 84.
- 88' Jacori Hayes is replacing Kevin Molino for the Minnesota United FC side.
- With this win, Minnesota United FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Sporting Kansas City Lineups
Starting XI
- 22
- 7
- 29
- 6
-
12
Gerso Fernandes ↓ Erik Hurtado 68'
-
27
Gianluca Busio ↓ Gadi Kinda 56'
- 26
- 15
- 11
- 4
-
13
Amadou Dia ↓ Luis Martins 56'
Bench
-
36
Luis Martins ↑ 56'
- 3
- 20
- 16
-
21
Felipe Hernandez ↑ 78'
-
19
Erik Hurtado ↑ 68'
-
17
Gadi Kinda ↑ 56'
- 28
- 24
Coach
Peter Vermes
Minnesota United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 19
- 17
- 6
- 15
- 13
-
7
Kevin Molino ↓ Jacori Hayes 88'
- 10
- 8
- 77
- 97
Bench
- 30
-
5
Jacori Hayes ↑ 88'
-
94
Marlon Hairston ↑ 80'
- 4
- 16
- 12
-
31
Hassani Dotson ↑ 72'
- 11
- 2
Coach
Adrian Heath
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
Sporting Kansas City Form
2020-12-04
Sporting Kansas City
0–3
Minnesota United FC
L
2020-11-22
Sporting Kansas City
3–3
San Jose Earthquakes
D
2020-11-08
Real Salt Lake
0–2
Sporting Kansas City
W
2020-10-28
FC Cincinnati
0–1
Sporting Kansas City
W
2020-10-25
Sporting Kansas City
4–0
Colorado Rapids SC
W
2020-10-17
Chicago Fire FC
2–2
Sporting Kansas City
D
Minnesota United FC Form
2020-12-04
Sporting Kansas City
0–3
Minnesota United FC
W
2020-11-23
Minnesota United FC
3–0
Colorado Rapids SC
W
2020-11-08
Minnesota United FC
3–0
FC Dallas
W
2020-11-05
Minnesota United FC
2–2
Chicago Fire FC
D
2020-10-29
Minnesota United FC
2–1
Colorado Rapids SC
W
2020-10-24
FC Cincinnati
0–1
Minnesota United FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.23
Sporting Kansas City xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.23
Minnesota United FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 66% + Both teams to score 63%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Minnesota United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.46
Actual: No — clean sheet
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
Sporting Kansas City or Draw
48%
Draw or Minnesota United FC
76%
Sporting Kansas City or Minnesota United FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Minnesota United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.5%
1 – 2
9.3%
0 – 2
7.8%
1 – 3
6.8%
0 – 1
6.5%
0 – 3
Actual
2 – 2
5.7%
2 – 1
5.2%
0 – 0
4.5%
2 – 3
4.2%
1 – 4
3.9%
1 – 0
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Sporting Kansas City
| Handicap | Sporting Kansas City covers | Push | Minnesota United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 5% | 92% |
| -1.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -1 | 8% | 11% | 80% |
| -0.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| +0.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| +1 | 41% | 21% | 37% |
| +1.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +2 | 63% | 18% | 20% |
| +2.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
Clean Sheet
Sporting Kansas City keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
Minnesota United FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.