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MLS: Sporting Kansas City vs Austin FC – Prediction, Stats & Odds

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Experience the thrill of the MLS matchup between Sporting Kansas City and Austin FC with our expert betting guidance. Discover valuable stats, get pro tips, and check out the hottest odds available.

Children’s Mercy Park will host an MLS matchup on Sunday between an in-form Sporting Kansas City and Austin FC.

Currently sitting in 12th place, Sporting KC are determined to climb up the Western Conference rankings. But Austin won’t go down without a fight. Sitting eighth with 19 points, they have a game in hand and are eager to prove themselves. Kansas may have a tough challenge ahead, as Austin boast a four-game unbeaten run in this series, making this an exciting and unpredictable matchup

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Sporting Kansas City Form

In their last three matches, Sporting Kansas City won 4-1 and 2-1 against first Portland Timbers then FC Dallas, before drawing 1-1 against Vancouver Whitecaps. The Wizards won three of their previous six matches at Children’s Mercy Park in Major League Soccer. They drew zero and suffered three defeats, scoring ten goals to nine against.

Austin FC Form

In their previous three outings, Austin FC lost 2-1 against Houston Dynamo FC, beat Minnesota United 2-1 and lost 1-2 against Real Salt Lake. The Oaks managed to win just once in their past six away games in Major League Soccer. On top of winning once they also drew one as well as losing four, while scoring 12 times and letting in five.

Sporting Kansas City vs Austin FC Stats

Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Sporting Kansas City and Austin FC. The facts are based on statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.

  • In 12 of the last 14 Sporting Kansas City matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • Sporting Kansas City have conceded in 11 of the last 13 matches
  • In the last 3 matches in a row Sporting Kansas City played, both teams scored
  • Sporting Kansas City have won the last 3 home matches in a row and the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • Sporting Kansas City have won the last 3 home matches in a row while scoring more than 1.5 goals
  • In 17 of the last 19 Austin FC matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 17 of the last 19 Austin FC away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • Austin FC have conceded in the last 13 away matches in a row
  • Austin FC have not won 11 of the last 13 away matches
  • In 7 of the last 9 Austin FC away matches the sum of goals was over 2.5

Sporting Kansas City vs Austin FC⁣ – In-form players

If you’re looking for some serious goal-scoring action, then you won’t want to miss out on Daniel Salloi and Gyasi Zardes. These two have been absolutely tearing up the field lately, with each of them scoring three goals in the last six games for Sporting Kansas City and Austin FC, respectively.

Sporting Kansas City vs Austin FC Betting Tips

Full-time result

In their last 10 contests at Children’s Mercy Park, Sporting Kansas City emerged victorious six times, settled with one draw, and lost three times. In contrast, Austin FC look poor on the road. They’ve suffered seven losses in their last 10 away games, winning twice and drawing once. But get this: the Oaks have not lost to Kansas in their last 4 meetings!

Both teams to score

Sporting Kansas City have been prolific during their last 10 home games, scoring the first goal in six of them. Meanwhile, Austin FC aren’t been too shabby either, managing to score the opening goal in four out of ten games. But both teams have been struggling to keep the ball out of their own nets. While Kansas kept one clean sheet in the previous ten matches, Austin FC only managed to secure two. And if history is any indication, we can expect some serious action when the Oaks come to town, as they have scored in their previous three visits to Children’s Mercy Park.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in seven of Sporting Kansas City’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.4 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in six of the last ten outings for Austin FC, who managed to score 1.1 times in those matches.

Match predictions: Sporting Kansas City vs Austin FC

To sum up, the upcoming match between Sporting Kansas City and Austin FC seems to be a good betting opportunity.

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