Sporting Kansas City vs Minnesota United

Current streaks

Recent form

Sporting Kansas City

Sporting Kansas City are currently experiencing a dire run of form, having lost their last five competitive matches across all competitions. This losing streak has seen them concede nine goals whilst only managing to score three, highlighting their struggles at both ends of the pitch. Their last point came in a goalless draw against Las Vegas Lights in a friendly, but their competitive form has been particularly concerning. The team have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last five matches, and their goal difference of -6 over the past six games is alarming. With zero points from their opening three Major League Soccer fixtures, Sporting Kansas City find themselves languishing in 14th position in the league table, desperately needing to turn their fortunes around to climb up the standings.

Minnesota United

Minnesota United have shown mixed form in their recent matches, with a notable turnaround in their last two competitive fixtures. After a challenging period where they suffered three consecutive losses, including two friendly matches, the Loons have bounced back with two successive 1-0 victories in Major League Soccer. These wins have propelled them to fourth place in the league table, accumulating six points from three games. Despite their recent success, Minnesota's goal-scoring record remains modest, with only four goals in their last six matches, averaging 0.67 goals per game. However, their defence has improved significantly, keeping clean sheets in their last two competitive matches. The team's matches have predominantly been low-scoring affairs, with 83% of their recent games featuring under 2.5 goals. This defensive solidity, coupled with their ability to grind out narrow victories, suggests Minnesota United are developing a more pragmatic approach to their play.

Recent home/away form

Sporting Kansas City

Sporting Kansas City's recent home form has been disappointing, with the team currently enduring a four-match losing streak at their own ground. This poor run includes defeats in various competitions, including Major League Soccer, CONCACAF Champions League, and the US Open Cup. Despite starting the sequence with two victories, including a high-scoring 4-1 win against Colorado Rapids, Sporting Kansas City have since struggled to find the back of the net, failing to score in three of their last four home matches. Defensively, they've also been vulnerable, conceding nine goals in their last six home games. Their current league position of 14th, with zero points from three games, further emphasises their challenging start to the season. However, their 4-1 victory over Colorado Rapids stands out as a particularly high-scoring encounter, offering a glimpse of their attacking potential when in form.

Minnesota United

Minnesota United's recent away form presents a mixed picture, with their latest victory against San Jose Earthquakes breaking a run of three consecutive defeats on the road. The Loons have struggled to find the back of the net consistently, averaging less than a goal per game in their last six away matches. Defensively, they've been somewhat porous, conceding an average of 1.67 goals per game. A particularly high-scoring encounter occurred in their 6-2 loss to LA Galaxy, which significantly impacted their goal difference. Despite their inconsistent away form, Minnesota United have managed to secure two clean sheets in their last six away games, demonstrating some defensive resilience. Their overall away record of one win, two draws, and three losses in this period suggests room for improvement, although their current 4th position in the league indicates they've been more successful in their home fixtures.