Sporting Kansas City vs Orlando City – Match Preview

Sporting Kansas City is set to host Orlando City at Children’s Mercy Park on Saturday. The match starts at 00:30 GMT. Sporting Kansas City is 26th in the league with 24 points. Orlando City is in a better position, ranking 15th with 34 points from one fewer game. Both teams are looking to start their campaign with a victory. Sporting Kansas City aims to surpass preseason expectations by leveraging their home advantage. Orlando City seeks to strengthen their mid-table position and aim for a top-six finish.

Sporting Kansas City – Form

At home, Sporting Kansas City has had varied results. Their last game on August 9 against Columbus Crew ended in a 4:0 defeat. Before that, they won 2:1 against Chicago Fire FC on July 29. Their match on July 21 with St. Louis City ended in a 1:1 draw. William Agada scored in that game. These outcomes matched the pre-match predictions.

Orlando City – Form

Orlando City has been consistent in their recent games. They played a goalless draw with Cruz Azul on August 9. Before that, they had a 1-1 draw with Atletico de San Luis on August 5. They beat CF Montreal 4-1 on July 27. These results were mostly as expected, with two matches aligning with forecasts.

Sporting Kansas City – Orlando City – Head to Head

The teams last met on April 23, 2021, ending in a 1:1 draw. In their last 7 matches, Sporting Kansas City won twice, and Orlando City won three times. Both teams scored in their past 5 encounters. The last 4 matches at Children’s Mercy Park had fewer than 3.5 goals. Sporting Kansas City scored in 6 of their last 7 matches against Orlando City.

Sporting Kansas City – Orlando City – Standings

Sporting Kansas City is 26th with 24 points from 26 matches. They have struggled defensively, conceding 52 goals and scoring 41. Orlando City is in a better position, ranking 15th with 34 points from 25 matches. They have a more balanced goal difference, scoring 39 and conceding 38. The five-point gap and a game in hand for Orlando City add excitement to the match.

Sporting Kansas City vs Orlando City – Top scorers

William Agada leads Sporting Kansas City with 9 goals. Erik Thommy follows with 5 goals. Alan Pulido and Johnny Russell each have 4 goals. Stephen Afrifa has scored 3 times. For Orlando City, Facundo Torres is the top scorer with 8 goals. Duncan McGuire has 7 goals. Ramiro Enrique and Luis Muriel each have 4 goals, while Ivan Angulo has scored 3 times.

Sporting Kansas City vs Orlando City – Full-Time Betting

The odds for both teams to win are set at 2.60, with a draw at 3.60. Despite playing at home, Sporting Kansas City has struggled recently. Orlando City has been more resilient, often securing wins away from home. The head-to-head record slightly favors Orlando City. They might have a slight edge due to fewer injury and suspension concerns.

Alternative betting options include “halftime-fulltime” at 3.10 for either team to lead at the break. The “draw-no-bet” market offers both teams at 1.833. The “double-chance” market for Orlando City to win or draw is at 1.286, reflecting their recent form.

Sporting Kansas City vs Orlando City – Over/Under Betting

The “Over 2.5” goals odds are at 1.571, indicating an expected high-scoring game. Sporting Kansas City’s defense has been weak, conceding 52 goals in 26 matches. Orlando City has scored 39 times in 25 games. The “Over 2.5” at 1.571 is attractive, while “Under 3.5” at 1.533 suggests a tighter match.

Sporting Kansas City vs Orlando City – BTTS Betting

The odds for “Both Teams to Score” are 1.533 for “Yes” and 2.375 for “No”. Both teams scored in 5 of their last 7 matches. Sporting Kansas City’s home games and Orlando City’s away games often see both teams scoring. Given both teams’ scoring and conceding records, “BTTS: Yes” at 1.533 is likely.

Sporting Kansas City vs Orlando City – Prediction