Sporting Kansas City vs San Jose Earthquakes Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 01 Mar 2025

Sporting Look Set to Cover the Line

Sporting KC could have the edge over San Jose and our bet is backing them on the -0.25 Asian Handicap at 1.88. It provides some insurance of half the stake returned in the event of a draw.

Sporting Too Strong for Quakes in Last H2H

Sporting Kansas City were beaten last game and this was on the road at Q2 Stadium. Austin FC claimed a 1-0 victory. Peter Vermes' side managed two shots on target and had 42% possession.

San Jose Earthquakes won their previous game which was at home. It was a 4-0 triumph at PayPal Park against Real Salt Lake. The Quakes were restricted to just 37% possession and had nine shots on goal, with Jamar Ricketts, Rodrigues, Ousseni Bouda and Vitor Costa on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Sporting have won the last two encounters against San Jose. On their travels, a 2-1 win was secured at PayPal Park and that was preceded by a 2-1 home success at Children's Mercy Park. Sporting have won five of the previous 10 H2H matches, with San Jose getting one victory along with four draws.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
21	SJ Earthquakes	31	9	8	14	56	58	-2	56:58	35
25	Sporting KC	31	7	6	18	45	63	-18	45:63	27

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2 wins, 6 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.1 goals from 4.8 shots on goal and 9.0 attempts. Sporting KC have had 50.7% possession and 6.2 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.6 goals from 2.6 shots on goal and 6.9 attempts, while being awarded 4.6 corners.

Top scorer Alan Pulido has found the net 3 times, with William Agada and Erik Thommy getting 2 apiece. Jacob Davis, Stephen Afrifa and Alan Pulido have racked up the most assists with 2 each.

San Jose have won 3, lost 6 and drawn 1, with an average of 1.4 goals from 4.3 shots on goal and 7.7 attempts. There’s been an average of 44.9% possession, 3.7 corners awarded and 6.9 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.7 goals from 7.0 shots on goal and 13.6 attempts.

We’ve seen Ousseni Bouda, Hernan Lopez, Jeremy Ebobisse and Amahl Pellegrino score 2 goals each. Cristian Espinoza is the top assists provider in the last 10 games with 4.

Confirmed Lineups

Sporting KC confirmed lineup (4-3-3): John Pulskamp (GK), Jacob Davis, Joaquin Fernandez, Robert Voloder, Tim Leibold, Zorhan Bassong, Jacob Bartlett, Manu Garcia, Magomed-Shapi Suleymanov, Dejan Joveljic, Erik Thommy.

San Jose Earthquakes confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Daniel (GK), Rodrigues, David Romney, Bruno Wilson, Cristian Espinoza, Beau Leroux, Hernan Lopez, Ian Harkes, Jamar Ricketts, Josef Martinez, Cristian Arango.

Sporting Kansas City vs San Jose Earthquakes Prediction & Betting Tips

There’s a confidence that Sporting KC will be able to land a win, with this MLS game allowing us to take odds of 1.88 that they manage to overcome a -0.25 Asian Handicap.

We always have a keen eye on team news, while our football experts have their finger on the pulse by knowing the latest form. You will also find a compendium of stats which provide some valuable pointers ahead of the action.

Key Sporting Kansas City vs San Jose Earthquakes league stats:

• The +0.25 line hasn’t been covered by SJ Earthquakes in 8 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The +0.25 line hasn’t been covered by SJ Earthquakes in 13 of their last 17 games on the road.
• The +0.25 line hasn’t been covered by SJ Earthquakes in 2 consecutive games on the road.
• The +0.25 line hasn’t been covered by SJ Earthquakes in 2 consecutive games against SKC.

Sporting -0.25 Probability

When you look at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 53.3% chance of winning. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Sporting KC 2 - 1 San Jose

There’s plenty of juice to be found by backing Sporting KC to win 2-1. We can’t pass up the odds of 7.50 when it comes to correct score betting and it’s a fun wager.

Corners Prediction

San Jose Under 3.5 Corners

San Jose have failed to cover the 3.5 corners line in four straight away matches, while the previous 10 Sporting KC home games have seen them concede an average of 2.80 corners. We’re anticipating San Jose to fall short of the line, with this Team Corners wager available at 2.00.

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

10.80 6.20 4.60

Home

10.00 7.20 2.80

Away

9.90 4.70 5.20

San Jose

Total

10.60 3.70 6.90

Home

11.10 5.30 5.80

Away

11.50 4.70 6.80

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Sporting Kansas City vs San Jose Earthquakes Odds

With a 52% chance of winning, Sporting Kansas City are favourites to win this MLS match and they’re available at betting odds of 1.94 with the bookies. San Jose Earthquakes are trading at a bigger price than their opponents and they can be backed at 3.55.

The odds suggest that Over 2.5 Goals is a strong probability in this exciting match.

The football betting sites offer a Draw No Bet market for all MLS matches and you can back Sporting Kansas City at 1.46 and San Jose Earthquakes at 2.60.

Sporting Kansas City vs San Jose Earthquakes Lineups & Team News

Make sure you know the lineups ahead of kick-off, with injuries also playing a part when it comes to Sporting vs San Jose team news.

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