Sporting Kansas City

vs

Los Angeles FC

Preview

Sporting KC (home)

• Sporting KC have won 2, drawn 3 and lost 6 of their 11 home games in MLS 2026.
• Sporting KC have lost 3 consecutive games ahead of this one.
• Recent defeats include:
  • a 0-3 loss at home to Vancouver Whitecaps.
  • a 4-3 loss away to FC Dallas.

LAFC (away)

• LAFC have won 3, drawn 5 and lost 4 of their 12 away games in MLS 2026.
• LAFC sit 7th in the Western Conference with 37 points from 24 games.
• Coming into this Sunday's contest, LAFC have drawn 3, won 0 and lost 2 of their last 5 matches.

Head-to-Head

• Los Angeles FC have won the last 3 head-to-head meetings in MLS 2026.
• LAFC beat Sporting KC 4-0 six weeks ago.
• Sporting KC have failed to win either of their previous 2 home games versus LAFC.

Key Players

• Calvin Harris - 3 goals from 22 appearances for Sporting KC.
• Denis Bouanga - 12 goals in 23 games for LAFC and 3 of their 4 goals in the last 5 games.

Betting Insights

• Match odds: LAFC 1.58, Sporting KC 4.85, Draw 4.35.
• Over 2.5 goals is available at 1.48.
• Both teams to score (BTTS) is available at 1.53.
• Sporting KC's home record suggests the away win is the stronger-looking option.

Prediction

• If Sporting KC cannot maintain the press, we fancy LAFC to slice through the home defence in transition.
• Overall, an LAFC away win (with goals likely) is the main prediction.