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 18 games · 17 pts (2026/26)
- Sporting Kansas City 18 games · 14 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 18 | 40 |
| 2 | Internacional CF Miami | 18 | 38 |
| 3 | New England Revolution | 18 | 30 |
| 4 | Chicago Fire FC | 17 | 29 |
| 5 | New York City FC | 18 | 26 |
| 6 | FC Cincinnati | 18 | 26 |
| 7 | Charlotte FC | 18 | 25 |
| 8 | New York Red Bulls | 18 | 25 |
| 9 | D.C. United SC | 18 | 23 |
| 10 | Columbus Crew SC | 18 | 20 |
| 11 | Orlando City SC | 18 | 20 |
| 12 | Toronto FC | 18 | 17 |
| 13 | Philadelphia Union | 18 | 16 |
| 14 | Montreal Impact FC | 18 | 16 |
| 15 | Atlanta United FC | 18 | 12 |
| 16 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 17 | 34 |
| 17 | Los Angeles FC | 19 | 34 |
| 18 | San Jose Earthquakes | 18 | 33 |
| 19 | Houston Dynamo | 18 | 32 |
| 20 | FC Dallas | 18 | 27 |
| 21 | Real Salt Lake | 17 | 27 |
| 22 | St. Louis City | 18 | 26 |
| 23 | Portland Timbers | 18 | 24 |
| 24 | Seattle Sounders FC | 17 | 24 |
| 25 | Minnesota United FC | 18 | 24 |
| 26 | Colorado Rapids SC | 18 | 22 |
| 27 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 19 | 22 |
| 28 | San Diego FC | 18 | 21 |
| 29 | Austin FC | 18 | 17 |
| 30 | Sporting Kansas City | 18 | 14 |
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 |
| 17 | Points | 14 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 3 / 8 / 7 | W / D / L | 4 / 2 / 12 |
| 24 | Scored | 18 |
| 32 | Conceded | 46 |
| -8 | GD | -28 |
| 0.94 | PPG | 0.78 |
| 17% | Win % | 22% |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (3 games)
H2H (3 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
16%
Clean Sheets
Toronto FC this season
Toronto FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Sporting Kansas City this season
Sporting Kansas City this season
Toronto FC are 12th (17 pts). Sporting Kansas City are 30th (14 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Toronto FC
0-15
1/2
16-30
1/3
31-45
4/3
46-60
2/5
61-75
4/4
76+
6/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Sporting Kansas City
0-15
–/7
16-30
3/4
31-45
3/6
46-60
2/4
61-75
2/8
76+
3/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Sporting Kansas City
| Dejan Joveljic | 8 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Toronto FC have kicked off against Sporting Kansas City. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Toronto FC and Sporting Kansas City are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 10' Shane O'Neill has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 15' 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.
- 20' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 25' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 30' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Toronto FC and Sporting Kansas City are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 35' Germany international Erik Thommy has been a key figure this campaign — 1 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 40' 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.
- 44' Controversy at the stadium! Jake Davis argues furiously but the card stands.
- 49' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 54' Prince-Osei Owusu has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 2 goals this season.
- 57' The France Remi Walter breaks the deadlock on 57 minutes. 0-1!
- 57' Poor challenge from Alonso Coello Camarero. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 59' It is a substitution in Toronto FC team. Alonso Coello Camarero is replaced by Deybi Flores on 59 minute.
- 64' Goal! Jake Davis scores his 4 goal in 282 matches.
- 68' Toronto FC make a change. Matthew Longstaff trudges off to be replaced by Deandre Kerr on 68 minutes.
- 71' Sporting Kansas City player sees a card in front of him.
- 76' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. John Herdman will be considering his options from the bench.
- 77' Alenis Vargas gets the nod from Sporting Kansas City. He replaces Willy Agada and will look to change the dynamic.
- 82' Tim Leibold has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 83' Alenis Vargas does the damage! The net is bulging and Sporting Kansas City surge ahead!
- 85' A moment of madness from Jonathan Osorio on 85 minutes earns him a card. Toronto FC will be frustrated.
- 85' Ayo Akinola has so much to prove this time. He replaces Prince-Osei Owusu on 85 minute.
- 90' Sporting Kansas City ring the changes. Erik Thommy has done his job and it is now time for Stephen Afrira to step up.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Sporting Kansas City to claim maximum points.
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
1.88
Toronto FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.45
Sporting Kansas City xG
I would bet for:
Toronto FC or Sporting Kansas City 74% + Both teams to score 65%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Sporting Kansas City win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.33
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 3.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 4.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
Double Chance
Toronto FC or Draw
70%
Draw or Sporting Kansas City
56%
Toronto FC or Sporting Kansas City
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✗ 1–3 not predicted1 – 3Actual
1 – 1
10.6%
2 – 1
8.8%
1 – 2
6.8%
2 – 2
6.4%
2 – 0
6.3%
1 – 0
6.1%
3 – 1
5.5%
0 – 0
5.1%
0 – 1
4.5%
3 – 2
4%
3 – 0
3.9%
0 – 2
3.8%
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% | 20% | 54% |
| -0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +0.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +1 | 71% | 15% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Toronto FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Sporting Kansas City keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.