Toronto FC vs Sporting Kansas City, MLS 2024 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Toronto FC vs Sporting Kansas City — MLS at BMO Field.
- Toronto FC 34 games · 39 pts (2026/26)
- Sporting Kansas City 34 games · 26 pts (2026/26)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar | Sporting Kansas City | H | 1–3 | L |
| 23 Mar | Atlanta United FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 16 Mar | New York City FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 09 Mar | Charlotte FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 03 Mar | New England Revolution | A | 1–0 | W |
| 25 Feb | FC Cincinnati | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar | Toronto FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 24 Mar | Los Angeles Galaxy | H | 2–3 | L |
| 17 Mar | San Jose Earthquakes | H | 2–1 | W |
| 10 Mar | Los Angeles FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 03 Mar | Philadelphia Union | H | 1–1 | D |
| 25 Feb | Houston Dynamo | A | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Toronto FC | Sporting Kansas City | |
|---|---|---|
| #12 | Position | #30 |
| 39 | Points | 26 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 9 / 12 / 13 | W / D / L | 7 / 5 / 22 |
| 52 | Scored | 40 |
| 67 | Conceded | 81 |
| -15 | GD | -41 |
| 1.15 | PPG | 0.76 |
| 26% | Win % | 21% |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (3 games)
H2H (3 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
12%
Clean Sheets
Toronto FC this season
Toronto FC this season
6%
Clean Sheets
Sporting Kansas City this season
Sporting Kansas City this season
Toronto FC are 12th (39 pts). Sporting Kansas City are 30th (26 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Toronto FC
0-15
1/3
16-30
3/10
31-45
6/9
46-60
5/12
61-75
9/7
76+
16/12
■ 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)
Toronto FC
| Josh Sargent | 10 G | 4 A |
| Daniel Salloi | 9 G | 6 A |
Sporting Kansas City
| Andre Luiz | 7 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to BMO Field that hosts another battle between Toronto FC and Sporting Kansas City.
- 5' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 10' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 15' Sporting Kansas City 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.
- 20' 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.
- 25' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 30' Toronto FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 35' Toronto FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Sporting Kansas City backline.
- 40' Over 40 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 44' Controversy at the stadium! Jake Davis argues furiously but the card stands.
- 49' Both keepers have barely been tested. Toronto FC and Sporting Kansas City are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 54' Toronto FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 57' Remi Walter is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 57' Alonso Coello Camarero catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 57.
- 59' Time for substitution for Toronto FC. Alonso Coello Camarero is replaced by Deybi Flores.
- 64' Brilliant from the ! Jake Davis makes it 0-2 with a superb finish on 64.
- 68' Toronto FC make a change. Matthew Longstaff trudges off to be replaced by Deandre Kerr on 68 minutes.
- 71' It’s gonna be a card for Tim Leibold.
- 76' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Peter Vermes will be considering his options from the bench.
- 77' Sporting Kansas City manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Alenis Vargas is hanging Willy Agada on the field on 77 minute.
- 82' It is a cagey affair so far. Toronto FC in their trying to find a way past Sporting Kansas City's compact .
- 83' Alenis Vargas adds to his 0 season tally! Sporting Kansas City lead 0-3 — and this changes everything.
- 85' Jonathan Osorio catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 85.
- 85' Prince-Osei Owusu makes way for Ayo Akinola at the 85 minute mark. A tactical switch from Toronto FC.
- 90' Another change for Sporting Kansas City made on 90 minute. Erik Thommy leaves to be changed by Stephen Afrira.
- With this win, Sporting Kansas City is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Toronto FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
-
99
Prince-Osei Owusu ↓ Ayo Akinola 85'
- 10
- 21
-
17
Sigurd Rosted ↓ Kosi Thompson 68'
- 27
- 8
- 7
- 90
- 14
- 16
Bench
-
9
Ayo Akinola ↑ 85'
- 18
- 77
- 6
-
29
Deandre Kerr ↑ 68'
-
47
Kosi Thompson ↑ 68'
- 19
- 12
-
20
Deybi Flores ↑ 59'
Coach
John Herdman
Sporting Kansas City Lineups
Starting XI
- 54
-
26
Erik Thommy ↓ Stephen Afrira 90'
- 14
- 6
- 29
- 10
- 8
- 4
- 17
- 5
-
23
Willy Agada ↓ Alenis Vargas 77'
Bench
-
21
Felipe Hernandez ↑ 77'
- 22
- 1
- 77
- 19
- 24
-
30
Stephen Afrira ↑ 90'
-
20
Alenis Vargas ↑ 77'
Coach
Peter Vermes
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jonathan Osorio | 2 |
| Jordan Hamilton | 2 |
| Felipe Gutierrez | 2 |
| Remi Walter | 1 |
| Jake Davis | 1 |
| Alenis Vargas | 1 |
| Johnny Russell | 1 |
| Ilie Sanchez | 1 |
Head to Head
Toronto FC Form
Sporting Kansas City Form
2024-03-30
Toronto FC
1–3
Sporting Kansas City
W
2024-03-24
Sporting Kansas City
2–3
Los Angeles Galaxy
L
2024-03-17
Sporting Kansas City
2–1
San Jose Earthquakes
W
2024-03-10
Los Angeles FC
0–0
Sporting Kansas City
D
2024-03-03
Sporting Kansas City
1–1
Philadelphia Union
D
2024-02-25
Houston Dynamo
1–1
Sporting Kansas City
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.95
Toronto FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.61
Sporting Kansas City xG
I would bet for:
Toronto FC or Sporting Kansas City 75% + Both teams to score 68%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Sporting Kansas City win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.56
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 2.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 3.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 4.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
Double Chance
Toronto FC or Draw
68%
Draw or Sporting Kansas City
57%
Toronto FC or Sporting Kansas City
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.8%
2 – 1
8.4%
1 – 2
7%
2 – 2
6.7%
2 – 0
5.5%
3 – 1
5.4%
1 – 0
5%
3 – 2
4.4%
0 – 0
4.2%
0 – 1
4%
0 – 2
3.7%
1 – 3
Actual
Asian Handicap — Toronto FC
| Handicap | Toronto FC covers | Push | Sporting Kansas City covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -2 | 12% | 14% | 74% |
| -1.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| -1 | 26% | 19% | 55% |
| -0.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| +0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +1 | 69% | 16% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 9% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Toronto FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Sporting Kansas City keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.