Sporting Kansas City vs Orlando City SC, MLS 2021 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Sporting Kansas City vs Orlando City SC — MLS at Children's Mercy Park.
- Sporting Kansas City 34 games · 26 pts (2026/26)
- Orlando City SC 34 games · 46 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Chris Penso
- Referee Kyle Atkins
- Referee Katie Nesbitt
- Referee Joe Dickerson
- Referee
10 games this season
🟨 3.6/game
⚽ 12.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Apr | Orlando City SC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 18 Apr | New York Red Bulls | A | 2–1 | W |
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Apr | Sporting Kansas City | A | 1–1 | D |
| 17 Apr | Atlanta United FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 29 Nov | New England Revolution | H | 1–3 | L |
| 21 Nov | New York City FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 08 Nov | Nashville SC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 05 Nov | Columbus Crew SC | H | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Sporting Kansas City | Orlando City SC | |
|---|---|---|
| #30 | Position | #9 |
| 26 | Points | 46 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 7 / 5 / 22 | W / D / L | 13 / 7 / 14 |
| 40 | Scored | 63 |
| 81 | Conceded | 78 |
| -41 | GD | -15 |
| 0.76 | PPG | 1.35 |
| 21% | Win % | 38% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
6%
Clean Sheets
Sporting Kansas City this season
Sporting Kansas City this season
18%
Clean Sheets
Orlando City SC this season
Orlando City SC this season
Sporting Kansas City are 30th (26 pts). Orlando City SC are 9th (46 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
Orlando City SC
0-15
5/5
16-30
10/10
31-45
5/8
46-60
10/10
61-75
7/5
76+
13/15
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Sporting Kansas City
| Andre Luiz | 7 G | 1 A |
Orlando City SC
| Martin Ojeda | 16 G | 4 A |
| Antoine Griezmann | 14 G | 6 A |
| Tyrese Spicer | 6 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Children's Mercy Park!
- 5' The energy levels are beginning to show. Peter Vermes might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 10' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Orlando City SC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 12' The referee shows Orlando City SC player a Yellow card on 12.
- 13' Nicolas Isimat-Mirin is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 18' Roger Espinoza, a Honduras , has 6 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 23' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 28' Sporting Kansas City is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 33' It looks like no one’s ball. Sporting Kansas City is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 38' The 26-year-old Jaylin Lindsey has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 43' Orlando City SC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 45' Brilliant from the ! Gianluca Busio makes it 2-0 with a superb finish on 45.
- 46' Sporting Kansas City make a change. Gadi Kinda trudges off to be replaced by Alan Pulido on 46 minutes.
- 49' A stunning finish from Andres Perea — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 54' The travelling Orlando City SC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 57' The Orlando City SC bench stirs into life. Benji Michel is withdrawn and Christopher Mueller gets his opportunity.
- 61' Jhegson Mendez catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 61.
- 63' Sporting Kansas City make a change. Nicolas Isimat-Mirin trudges off to be replaced by Roberto Puncec on 63 minutes.
- 68' It is a cagey affair so far. Sporting Kansas City in their trying to find a way past Orlando City SC's compact .
- 73' 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.
- 74' Sporting Kansas City manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Johnny Russell is hanging Daniel Salloi on the field on 74 minute.
- 77' Matheus Aias has so much to prove this time. He replaces Tesho Akindele on 77 minute.
- 78' Magnificent from Nani! That is 49 goals in 125 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 79' Nani is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 84' Orlando City SC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 86' Poor challenge from Roberto Puncec. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 89' Time for substitution for Orlando City SC. Nani is replaced by Joey DeZart.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Sporting Kansas City 1-1 Orlando City SC.
Lineups
Sporting Kansas City Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 54
- 36
- 3
-
20
Daniel Salloi ↓ Johnny Russell 74'
- 10
- 2
- 15
- 11
-
17
Gadi Kinda ↓ Alan Pulido 46'
- 1
Bench
-
9
Alan Pulido ↑ 46'
-
7
Johnny Russell ↑ 74'
- 21
- 22
-
4
Roberto Puncec ↑ 63'
- 96
- 28
Coach
Peter Vermes
Orlando City SC Lineups
Starting XI
- 25
- 2
-
17
Nani C ↓ Joey DeZart 89'
- 15
-
13
Tesho Akindele ↓ Matheus Aias 77'
- 1
- 8
- 11
- 24
- 19
- 21
Bench
- 4
-
9
Christopher Mueller ↑ 57'
-
22
Alexander Alvarado ↑ 77'
- 23
- 33
-
34
Joey DeZart ↑ 89'
- 26
-
99
Matheus Aias ↑ 77'
Coach
Óscar Pareja
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Tesho Akindele | 2 |
| Nani | 2 |
| Felipe Gutierrez | 1 |
| Ramiro Enrique | 1 |
| Tyrese Spicer | 1 |
| Benji Michel | 1 |
| Nicolas Rodriguez | 1 |
| Johnny Russell | 1 |
Head to Head
Sporting Kansas City Form
2021-04-23
Sporting Kansas City
1–1
Orlando City SC
D
2021-04-18
New York Red Bulls
1–2
Sporting Kansas City
W
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
Orlando City SC Form
2021-04-23
Sporting Kansas City
1–1
Orlando City SC
D
2021-04-17
Orlando City SC
0–0
Atlanta United FC
D
2020-11-29
Orlando City SC
1–3
New England Revolution
L
2020-11-21
Orlando City SC
1–1
New York City FC
D
2020-11-08
Orlando City SC
2–3
Nashville SC
L
2020-11-05
Orlando City SC
2–1
Columbus Crew SC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.46
Sporting Kansas City xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.01
Orlando City SC xG
I would bet for:
Sporting Kansas City or Orlando City SC 76% + Both teams to score 66%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.47
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
Sporting Kansas City or Draw
58%
Draw or Orlando City SC
66%
Sporting Kansas City or Orlando City SC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Sporting Kansas City win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
8.8%
2 – 1
6.5%
2 – 2
6.4%
0 – 2
6.3%
1 – 3
5.9%
0 – 1
5.7%
0 – 0
4.5%
2 – 3
4.3%
0 – 3
4.1%
1 – 0
3.9%
2 – 0
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Sporting Kansas City
| Handicap | Sporting Kansas City covers | Push | Orlando City SC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 8% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 15% | 73% |
| -0.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| +0.5 | 51% | — | 49% |
| +1 | 51% | 20% | 29% |
| +1.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +2 | 71% | 15% | 14% |
| +2.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
Clean Sheet
Sporting Kansas City keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
Orlando City SC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.