Sporting Kansas City vs New York City Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 19 Jul 2025

MLS Betting Preview: Sporting Kansas City vs New York City

Sporting Kansas City host New York City in this MLS match at Children's Mercy Park, with kick-off set for 08:30 on Sunday 20 July. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

NYCFC Should Compete Favourably

If you agree with our view that New York City can perform well against Sporting KC, then you can bet them with a +0.25 goal start at 1.67. This means our Asian Handicap stake is divided equally between 0 and +0.5.

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Goalless Draw in Previous H2H

Sporting Kansas City lost their last game, suffering a 3-2 home defeat to Seattle Sounders at Children's Mercy Park. The Wiz had 49% possession and managed nine shots on target, while Dejan Joveljic and Santiago Munoz scored one goal apiece.

New York City FC won their previous game 2-1. This was an away victory at Inter&Co Stadium against Orlando City. Pascal Jansen's side recorded 54% possession and had four shots on goal, with Kyle Smith (own goal) and Alonso Martinez on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Citi Field played host to the last head-to-head where NYCFC were at home to Sporting. The clash ended in a 0-0 draw.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
8	NYCFC	29	15	5	9	44	35	9	44:35	50
24	Sporting KC	30	7	6	17	45	61	-16	45:61	27

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3 wins, 3 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.8 goals from 4.3 shots on goal and 8.5 attempts. Sporting KC have had 45.0% possession and 4.5 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.9 goals from 6.7 shots on goal and 13.3 attempts, while being awarded 4.8 corners.

Dejan Joveljic leads the way with 8 goals, while Santiago Munoz and Erik Thommy have 3 and 2 respectively. Manu Garcia is the top assists maker on 4.

NYCFC have won 5, lost 3 and drawn 2, with an average of 4.2 shots on goal, 9.7 attempts and 1.6 goals. The Pigeons average 55.6% possession, 5.7 corners awarded and 4.9 corners against, while 1.1 goals have been conceded from 7.8 attempts and 3.8 shots on goal.

Hannes Wolf has recorded 6 goals, Alonso Martinez 3, with Maxi Moralez and Monsef Bakrar both managing 2. Justin Haak has been the top assist maker with 3 in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Sporting KC confirmed lineup (4-3-3): John Pulskamp (GK), Andrew Brody, Jansen Miller, Joaquin Fernandez, Logan Ndenbe, Jacob Bartlett, Manu Garcia, Nemanja Radoja, Magomed-Shapi Suleymanov, Dejan Joveljic, Daniel Salloi.

New York City confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Matt Freese (GK), Tayvon Gray, Thiago Martins, Justin Haak, Kevin O'Toole, Maxi Moralez, Aiden O'Neill, Jonathan Shore, Julian Fernandez, Alonso Martinez, Andres Perea.

Sporting Kansas City vs New York City Prediction & Betting Tips

The Sporting Kansas City vs New York City betting tips feature sharp analysis across major markets, including a key match prediction, our best corners bet, player prop picks, correct score guidance and a ready-made bet builder.

Match Prediction

We’ll divide our stake by wagering New York City +0.25 at odds of 1.67 for this Asian Handicap wager. We’re expecting to see a quality performance from the away team in this MLS showdown.

Our MLS experts like to go through the form guide, with injuries and suspensions also having a bearing on the match. Before making our football predictions, we combine this information with the latest numbers.

Key Sporting Kansas City vs New York City league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by NYCFC in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by NYCFC in 13 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by SKC in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by SKC in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by SKC in 2 consecutive games at home.

NYCFC +0.25 Probability

Based on the latest odds from the top bookmakers, our pick carries a 59.9% chance of winning. However, our experts think that the probability sits between 65-70% taking all factors into consideration. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Sporting KC 1 - 2 New York City

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Player Prop Picks

Corners Prediction

Sporting KC Over 4.5 Corners

The 4.5 corners line has been covered by Sporting KC in five consecutive home games, while New York City have conceded 6.20 corners on average in their last 10 away matches. The Sporting Team Corners line is on the low side and we’re looking to go over this number at odds of 1.64.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Sporting KC

Total

9.30 4.50 4.80

Home

9.70 5.40 4.30

Away

8.80 2.90 5.90

New York City

Total

10.60 5.70 4.90

Home

12.70 6.50 6.20

Away

10.30 4.10 6.20

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Sporting Kansas City vs New York City Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Betting Sites Anticipating a Close Encounter

The latest Full-Time Result betting odds are available for this MLS encounter and you can get 2.48 that New York City FC win and 2.60 that Sporting Kansas City triumph. Those wanting to back the draw can get 3.55.

NYCFC can be backed at 1.79 on the Draw No Bet and you’ll get stakes refunded if the game ends level. Alternatively, Sporting can be chanced at 1.90 on the same market.

Over 2.5 Goals is available at shorter odds than Under 2.5 Goals as things stand. If you’re anticipating that both teams will score, the BTTS Yes option can be wagered at 1.45.

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Alonso Martínez Favourite to Be First Goalscorer

Alonso Martínez is priced at 5.10 when it comes to First Goalscorer. He’s the favourite and also available at odds of 2.43 to find the net anytime.

Sporting Have Lost Four of Previous Ten Home Games

Sporting have recorded four defeats, three victories and three draws in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.80 goals per game and conceding 2.10.

NYCFC have recorded five losses, three draws and two wins in the previous 10 away games, scoring an average of 0.80 goals per match and conceding 1.30.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Sporting Kansas City Home Stats		3-3-4	3.90	1.80	2.10	6	4	7	3
New York City Away Stats		2-3-5	2.10	0.80	1.30	3	7	3	7

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Sporting Kansas City vs New York City Lineups & Team News

Don’t miss the latest Sporting vs NYCFC team news before you bet. Expect the predicted and confirmed MLS lineups along with timely injury updates.

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