Home > Matches > Major League Soccer > Minnesota United 2-1 Sporting Kansas City

Minnesota United 2-1 Sporting Kansas City


Major League Soccer Matchday 15
Allianz Field

2'
M. Boxall
R. Lod
23'
A. Fontas
25'
T. Oluwaseyi
J. Rosales
31'
D. Padelford
37'
A. Pulido
D. Salloi
63'
M. Boxall
🔮 AI Prediction Away win
Result × Home win

Pre-game odds

1 X 2
Odds
1.91
3.60
3.80
Prob.
52.4%
27.8%
26.3%

Key points

• Minnesota United has 3 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses in their last 6 games.
• Sporting Kansas City has 2 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses in their last 6 games.
• Minnesota United's recent matches have mostly seen under 2.5 goals scored (67%).
• Sporting Kansas City's recent games have all been high-scoring, with over 2.5 goals in each match.
• Sporting Kansas City has a higher goal-scoring rate (2.5 goals per game) compared to Minnesota United (1.33 goals per game).
• Sporting Kansas City has a better historical record against Minnesota United, winning 14 matches out of 23 played between the two teams.

Current streaks

Minnesota United

Wins
1
Since a win
0
Losses
0
Since a loss
1
Clean sheets
1
Since a clean sheet
0

Sporting Kansas City

Wins
0
Since a win
3
Losses
0
Since a loss
1
Clean sheets
0
Since a clean sheet
6

Recent form

Minnesota United

Minnesota United's recent form has been mixed, with three wins, one draw, and two losses in their last six games. They are currently sitting in 5th position in the league table, having collected 14 points from 8 games. The team has managed to keep three clean sheets in their last six matches, showcasing their defensive prowess. However, their goalscoring has been relatively low, averaging just 1.33 goals per game. The majority of their games (67%) have seen under 2.5 goals scored, indicating a tendency for low-scoring affairs. Notably, Minnesota United secured an impressive 3-0 away victory against Charlotte FC in their most recent match, which could potentially boost their confidence going forward.

Sporting Kansas City

Sporting Kansas City's recent form has been mixed, with two wins, two draws, and two losses in their last six games. They are currently sitting in 10th position in the league with 11 points from 9 games. Notably, all six of their recent matches have been high-scoring affairs, with both teams finding the back of the net in every game and each match seeing over 2.5 goals. Sporting Kansas City has been scoring at a rate of 2.5 goals per game, while conceding 2.33 goals per game, resulting in a slim positive goal difference of 1. Their most recent match, a 3-3 draw against St. Louis CITY, exemplifies their tendency for entertaining, goal-filled encounters.

Minnesota United

5th · 4-2-2 · 13-9 (+4) · 14 pts
Last 6
WWLDLW
Results
W3 D1 L2
Goals scored
8
Per game
1.3
Goals against
5
Per game
0.8
Goal difference
+3
Clean sheets
3
Total goals avg
2.17
Both teams scored
33%
Under 2.5
67%
Over 2.5
33%
· Major League Soccer
Charlotte FC
0 - 3
Minnesota United
· Major League Soccer
Minnesota United
1 - 2
Houston Dynamo
· Major League Soccer
Minnesota United
1 - 1
Real Salt Lake
· Major League Soccer
Philadelphia Union
2 - 0
Minnesota United
· Friendlies Clubs
Minnesota United
1 - 0
St Patrick's Athl.
· Major League Soccer
Minnesota United
2 - 0
Los Angeles FC

Sporting Kansas City

10th · 2-5-2 · 17-16 (+1) · 11 pts
Last 6
WLWDLD
Results
W2 D2 L2
Goals scored
15
Per game
2.5
Goals against
14
Per game
2.3
Goal difference
+1
Clean sheets
0
Total goals avg
4.83
Both teams scored
100%
Under 2.5
0%
Over 2.5
100%
· Major League Soccer
Sporting Kansas City
3 - 3
St. Louis CITY
· Major League Soccer
Sporting Kansas City
2 - 3
Inter Miami
· Major League Soccer
Sporting Kansas City
3 - 3
Portland Timbers
· Major League Soccer
Toronto FC
1 - 3
Sporting Kansas City
· Major League Soccer
Sporting Kansas City
2 - 3
LA Galaxy
· Major League Soccer
Sporting Kansas City
2 - 1
San Jose Earthquakes

Recent home/away form

Minnesota United

Minnesota United's recent home form has been mixed, with two wins, two draws, and two losses in their last six games at home. They have struggled to find consistency, alternating between positive and negative results. Despite this, they have managed to maintain a decent position in the league, currently sitting in 5th place with 14 points from 8 games. One notable result was a high-scoring 4-0 defeat against Chicago Fire in a friendly match on February 14th. Minnesota United's home games have generally been low-scoring affairs, with 67% of their last six home matches featuring under 2.5 goals. However, they did manage to keep two clean sheets during this period, showcasing their defensive capabilities.

Sporting Kansas City

Sporting Kansas City's recent away form has been impressive, with a three-game unbeaten run in the Major League Soccer (MLS) comprising two draws and a win. Their most recent away game saw them secure a convincing 3-1 victory against Toronto FC. Additionally, they have enjoyed success in friendly matches, winning two consecutive away games against Atlanta United and Miami FC, with the latter being a particularly high-scoring affair that ended 5-0 in their favor. However, their away form has not been perfect, as they suffered a 2-1 defeat against Nashville SC in a friendly match prior to their unbeaten run in the MLS.

Minnesota United

5th · 4-2-2 · 13-9 (+4) · 14 pts
Last 6
LDWWDL
Results
W2 D2 L2
Goals scored
6
Per game
1
Goals against
8
Per game
1.3
Goal difference
-2
Clean sheets
2
Total goals avg
2.33
Both teams scored
50%
Under 2.5
67%
Over 2.5
33%
· Major League Soccer
Minnesota United
1 - 2
Houston Dynamo
· Major League Soccer
Minnesota United
1 - 1
Real Salt Lake
· Friendlies Clubs
Minnesota United
1 - 0
St Patrick's Athl.
· Major League Soccer
Minnesota United
2 - 0
Los Angeles FC
· Major League Soccer
Minnesota United
1 - 1
Columbus Crew
· Friendlies Clubs
Minnesota United
0 - 4
Chicago Fire

Sporting Kansas City

10th · 2-5-2 · 17-16 (+1) · 11 pts
Last 6
LWWDDW
Results
W3 D2 L1
Goals scored
13
Per game
2.2
Goals against
5
Per game
0.8
Goal difference
+8
Clean sheets
2
Total goals avg
3
Both teams scored
67%
Under 2.5
33%
Over 2.5
67%
· Major League Soccer
Toronto FC
1 - 3
Sporting Kansas City
· Major League Soccer
Los Angeles FC
0 - 0
Sporting Kansas City
· Major League Soccer
Houston Dynamo
1 - 1
Sporting Kansas City
· Friendlies Clubs
Atlanta United
1 - 3
Sporting Kansas City
· Friendlies Clubs
Miami FC
0 - 5
Sporting Kansas City
· Friendlies Clubs
Nashville SC
2 - 1
Sporting Kansas City

Head-to-head

Based on the information from the search results, here are the head-to-head statistics between Minnesota United and Sporting Kansas City:

- Minnesota United and Sporting Kansas City have played a total of 23 matches against each other.
- Minnesota United has won 5 direct matches.
- Sporting Kansas City has won 14 matches.
- 4 matches ended in a draw.
- On average, in direct matches, both teams scored an average of 2.74 goals per match.
- In the 2024 season, Minnesota United has scored an average of 1.20 goals per match.
- In 6 (100%) matches played at home in the 2024 season, Minnesota United had total goals (team and opponent) over 1.5 goals.

Please note that the information provided is specific to the time frame mentioned in the search results (as of April 25, 2024).

Times shown in UTC

Get daily football predictions in your inbox...

Find out more