FC Dallas vs Sporting Kansas City – Match Preview

The new Major League Soccer season kicks off with FC Dallas hosting Sporting Kansas City at Toyota Stadium. This Round 1 clash is set for Saturday, October 20th, with a 01:00 GMT start. FC Dallas, ranked 20th with 38 points, and Sporting Kansas City, in 27th place with 31 points, are both keen to begin with a win. At the start of the season, neither team was expected to finish in the top six. This adds motivation to prove predictions wrong and climb the standings with an opening victory.

FC Dallas – Form

FC Dallas has shown mixed results in their recent Major League Soccer matches. They secured a goalless draw against Portland Timbers on October 6th, surprising many. Before that, they faced a 3-2 defeat to San Jose Earthquakes. Goals came from Alan Velasco and Sebastien Ibeagha. Their last match at home on September 29th ended in a 3-1 loss to Orlando City. Despite being favorites, only Paul Arriola scored for Dallas, from the penalty spot.

Sporting Kansas City – Form

Sporting Kansas City has also had mixed success recently. They lost 0-3 to Los Angeles FC at home on October 6th, as expected by bookmakers. Before this, they were defeated 3-1 by St. Louis City and lost 0-2 to Minnesota United at home on September 22nd. These outcomes were predicted by bookmakers, highlighting Sporting Kansas City’s challenges.

FC Dallas – Sporting Kansas City – Head to Head

The last match between FC Dallas and Sporting Kansas City was on July 8th, 2024. Sporting Kansas City won 3:2. Over the last 10 matches, FC Dallas has won 5 times, while Sporting Kansas City has 4 victories. Both teams have scored in their last 5 meetings, showing their offensive capabilities. FC Dallas has conceded in their last 10 matches against Sporting Kansas City and lost the last 3. Sporting Kansas City has won their last 3 matches against FC Dallas, scoring over 1.5 goals in each game.

FC Dallas – Sporting Kansas City – Standings

As the new Major League Soccer season starts, both teams aim to improve their standings. FC Dallas is 20th with 38 points from 33 matches. Sporting Kansas City is 7 points and 7 ranks behind at 27th. Both teams had more goals conceded than scored last season. This match is a chance for a fresh start and to set a positive tone for the season.

FC Dallas vs Sporting Kansas City – Top scorers

Petar Musa leads FC Dallas with 15 goals this season. Jesus Ferreira and Paul Arriola have added 5 goals each. Patrickson Delgado and Logan Farrington have each scored 4 goals. For Sporting Kansas City, William Agada has 9 goals. Erik Thommy and Alan Pulido have scored 7 goals each. Johnny Russell and Stephen Afrifa have contributed 4 goals each, enhancing their team’s attack.

FC Dallas vs Sporting Kansas City – Full-Time Betting

FC Dallas is favored to win at home with odds of 1.80. A draw and an away win for Sporting Kansas City are both set at 3.90. FC Dallas’s home advantage and league position make them the favorites. Despite their inconsistent form, they have a good record against Sporting Kansas City. Bettors looking for higher returns might consider the “halftime-fulltime” bet at 2.375 for FC Dallas. The “draw-no-bet” option at 1.364 offers a safety net, as does the “double-chance” bet at 1.25 for a FC Dallas win or draw.

FC Dallas vs Sporting Kansas City – Over/Under Betting

The over/under betting market is appealing for this match. Past meetings suggest a high-scoring game, with both teams often surpassing 2.5 goals. FC Dallas averages 2 goals per game in their last five, despite defensive issues. Sporting Kansas City has a less effective attack but a weaker defense. “Over 2.5” at 1.475 is attractive, while “Over 3.5” at 2.10 could appeal to those expecting a repeat of past high-scoring games.

FC Dallas vs Sporting Kansas City – BTTS Betting

Odds for “BTTS: Yes” are set at 1.50, and “BTTS: No” at 2.50. The history between these teams shows a consistent pattern of both scoring. FC Dallas has conceded in all recent home games, and Sporting Kansas City’s games have seen goals at both ends. Given these trends, “BTTS: Yes” at 1.50 is a likely outcome for bettors in this fixture.

FC Dallas vs Sporting Kansas City – Prediction