Major League Soccer: Austin FC vs Sporting Kansas City – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Major League Soccer round 14 match between Austin FC and Sporting Kansas City and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

Both Austin FC and Sporting Kansas City need points to escape their current position at the relegation-end of the Major League Soccer table. The match takes place at Q2 Stadium and could be labelled a serious six-pointer.

Austin FC approach round 14 as number 13 in the Major League Soccer table with 14 points on their account so far. With 13 rounds behind them, Sporting Kansas City have amassed eight points, placing them as number 15 in the standings.

Form: Austin FC vs Sporting Kansas City

Austin FC Form

They came away from their last three matches with a mix of results, as Austin FC beat St. Louis City 2-0, followed by a 2-2 draw against Minnesota United. Most recently, they were left licking their wounds in a 5-0 defeat against San Diego FC. Austin FC claimed a middle-of-the-road three wins in their previous six matches on home soil in the Major League Soccer. They also drew two and lost one, as they scored eight and conceded four goals.

Sporting Kansas City Form

Sporting Kansas City got a mix of results in their last three matches. An encounter with Seattle Sounders FC brought a 1-1 draw, which was followed by a 6-0 defeat at the hands of Portland Timbers. Their most recent game had them back on the winning trail as they beat LA Galaxy by a 3-1 scoreline. Sporting Kansas City claimed just one win from the last six away games in the Major League Soccer. They also drew zero and were defeated five times, as they were outscored by 21 goals to three.

Betting stats and facts for Austin FC and Sporting Kansas City

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

Players in form: Austin FC vs Sporting Kansas City

Dejan Joveljic shows decent form right now for Sporting Kansas City, as he scored two goals in his last six games in the Major League Soccer. The visitors need more from him, though, when facing Austin FC, who are strong favourites on Sunday. Siding with Christian Ramirez also look a nice prospect as he scored three goals in his last six Major League Soccer matches.

Popular markets: Austin FC vs Sporting Kansas City

Full-time result

Austin FC won five of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at Q2 Stadium. They drew two and lost three as well, while Sporting Kansas City won one of their last 10 games away. They drew zero and lost nine. Amazingly, Sporting Kansas City failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 12 matches. Austin FC have beaten Sporting Kansas City in 5 consecutive home league meetings

Both teams to score

Austin FC scored first in six of their last ten home games. Curiously, Sporting Kansas City only scored the opening goal of the match in one of the last ten away games. Austin FC will be optimistic of getting on the scoresheet on Sunday, as Sporting Kansas City have been unable to keep a single clean sheet in their last 10 games. The former fought their way to three clean sheets in their last 10 games. Austin FC have scored in 5 consecutive home meetings with Sporting Kansas City.

Total goals

Austin FC saw over 2.5 goals in seven of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.4 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came out in eight of the last 10 matches Sporting Kansas City played across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 0.9 goals themselves during this run. Sporting Kansas City conceded a goal in their last 12 matches.