Sporting Kansas City vs Minnesota United FC Prediction: Minnesota United have been underestimated

Sporting Kansas won their last league game against Seattle Sounders away from home and now they are back in action against Minnesota United. Minnesota United lost their last league game against Vancouver Whitecaps away from home. Both teams are in the western conference and separated by 6 points. Minnesota United are in 8th spot while Sporting Kansas are at the bottom (14th) on the table.

Sporting Kansas City (WLWLL)

Sporting Kansas City have been in very poor form in the MLS and they are in dire need of some good results. After 11 matches played, Sporting Kansas City are 14th, with 6 points and a goal ratio of 5:16. Their overall statistics are 1 win, 3 draws and 7 defeats so far. Sporting Kansas had 2 wins and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches and they lost. But they won their last match against Seattle Sounders by 2-1 scoreline. They had total control in the first half, scoring two goals in that half. Erik Thommy and Alan Pulido both scored in the 4th and 31st minute to give Sporting Kansas a first half win. Seattle Sounders managed to pull one back in the 66th minute from the penalty spot and Nicolas Lodiero was the scorer. Sporting Kansas went on to win the game 2-1. According to statistics, Sporting Kansas City had 40% possession, 5 shots on target and 8 corner kicks.

• Team streak: more than 2.5 goals (4/5).

Minnesota United (WLDWL)

Minnesota United are also not in their brightest form despite being considered the better side in this match. They had 2 wins, 2 defeats and 1 draw in their last 5 matches and they managed to edge Philadelphia Union in their US Open Cup game after failing to win in regulation time. Minnesota United are 8th on the western conference table with 12 points and a goal ratio of 10:11. They have a record of 3 wins, 3 draws and 4 defeats in 10 matches played.

Minnesota United were victorious against Philadelphia Union in the last cup match after winning 7-6 on penalties. Both teams played a 2-2 draw at FT and 3-3 AET.

According to statistics, Minnesota United had 52% possession, 4 shots on target and 9 corner kicks.

• Team streak: more than 2.5 goals (5/7), both teams scoring (5/7), less than 4.5 cards (7/7), more than 10.5 corners (5/6).

Head to Head

Sporting Kansas City and Minnesota United have faced each other 20 times before now. Sporting Kansas City lead with 10 wins, while Minnesota United have 6 wins and 4 matches ended in a draw.

• Sporting Kansas City are without a clean sheet in 3 meetings.
• Minnesota United are without a clean sheet in 4 meetings.

Expert Analysis and Tips

Sporting Kansas City have scored 5 goals and conceded 16 in 11 games this season. They scored an average of 0.5 goals per game and had a 3% conversion rate. They created an average of 0.9 chances per game and played an average of 13.5 shots per game. They played an average of 5.0 shots on target per game and an average of 6.1 corners per game. Defensively, they managed to concede an average of 1.5 goals per game and they have kept 3 clean sheets.

Minnesota United have scored 10 goals and conceded 11 in 10 games this season. They scored an average of 1.0 goals per game and had a 9% conversion rate. They created an average of 2.0 chances per game and played an average of 11.2 shots per game. They played an average of 3.5 shots on target per game and an average of 4.2 corners per game. Defensively, they managed to concede an average of 1.1 goals per game and they have kept 3 clean sheets.

Betting Tips:-

• Away More than 1 Goal at 1.93 Odds
• More than 1.5 Goals in 2nd Half at 2.09 Odds
• Both Teams to Score at 1.76 Odds