Vancouver Whitecaps vs Sporting Kansas City Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 26 Jul 2025

MLS Betting Preview: Vancouver Whitecaps vs Sporting Kansas City

Vancouver Whitecaps host Sporting Kansas City in this MLS match at BC Place, with kick-off set for 10:30 on Sunday 27 July. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Will Sporting Keep the Scoreline Respectable?

We’re big fans of Sporting KC with a +1.25 goal advantage against Vancouver. We’ll see our Asian Handicap stake divided equally between +1 and +1.5, with appealing odds of 1.83 that the visitors can perform well.

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Vancouver 2-1 Winners in Previous H2H

Vancouver Whitecaps drew away from home in their last game. A 1-1 scoreline was played out against San Diego FC at Snapdragon Stadium. The Caps had just 37% possession and recorded three shots on target, while Manu Duah (own goal) scored the goal.

Sporting Kansas City drew 1-1 against New York City FC in their previous game. This was on home soil at Children's Mercy Park. The Missouri club enjoyed just 39% possession and had five shots on goal, with Daniel Salloi on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Vancouver have beaten Sporting in the last two encounters. The most recent was a 2-1 home victory at BC Place following a 2-1 away win at Children's Mercy Park. The past 10 H2H matches have resulted in five Vancouver wins, two draws and three Sporting victories.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
6	Vancouver	28	15	7	6	54	31	23	54:31	52
24	Sporting KC	30	7	6	17	45	61	-16	45:61	27

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4 wins, 4 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.5 goals from 3.6 shots on goal and 9.0 attempts. Vancouver have had 47.1% possession and 5.2 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 1.6 goals from 4.3 shots on goal and 8.7 attempts, while being awarded 5.1 corners.

Brian White leads the way with 3 goals, Emmanuel Sabbi has 2, with Sebastian Berhalter and two others on 1. Brian White, Jeevan Badwal and Pedro Vite have racked up the most assists with 1 each.

Sporting KC have 3 victories, 3 defeats and 4 draws, with an average of 1.7 goals from 8.2 attempts and 4.3 shots on goal. Kerry Zavagnin's team average 43.4% possession, 4.7 corners awarded and 4.7 corners against them, while conceding 1.8 goals from 13.4 attempts and 6.6 shots on goal.

Dejan Joveljic has recorded 7 goals, Santiago Munoz 3, with Daniel Salloi and Erik Thommy both managing 2. Manu Garcia has managed to clock up 4 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Vancouver Whitecaps confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Yohei Takaoka (GK), Edier Ocampo, Bjoern Inge Utvik, Tristan Blackmon, Mathias Laborda, J.C. Ngando, Sebastian Berhalter, Andres Cubas, Emmanuel Sabbi, Brian White, Jayden Nelson.

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

Vancouver Whitecaps vs Sporting Kansas City Prediction & Betting Tips

Our Vancouver Whitecaps vs Sporting Kansas City betting outlook has it all, including a trusted match forecast, our predicted score, best corners advice and a hand-picked bet builder.

Match Prediction

Sporting KC +1.25 are likely to be a popular Asian Handicap wager at 1.83. A win or draw against Vancouver can secure a full payout and we’re confident heading into the MLS game.

Injuries and suspensions are taken into account by the MLS experts at jeetwin24.com. Our football betting tips are also shaped by the latest form, with the stats playing a big part before predictions are made.

Key Vancouver Whitecaps vs Sporting Kansas City league stats:

• The +1.25 line has been covered by SKC in 5 consecutive games.
• The +1.25 line has been covered by SKC in 9 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The +1.25 line has been covered by SKC in 15 of their last 18 games on the road.
• The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Vancouver in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Vancouver in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Vancouver in 10 consecutive games against SKC.

Sporting +1.25 Probability

According to the odds, there’s a 54.6% likelihood of our pick winning. After careful examination, our team calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Vancouver 1 - 1 Sporting KC

Our prediction for the correct score is for the teams to play out a 1-1 draw and this is available at 8.50. It’s a fun wager to place which lands a bigger potential return.

Corners Prediction

Sporting KC Over 3.5 Corners

Sporting KC have averaged 5.40 corners in the past 5 matches, with the corner count against Vancouver going over 3.5 in their previous five games. We think it’s achievable that Sporting will cover the Team Corners line and odds of 1.83 can be landed.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Vancouver

Total

10.30 5.20 5.10

Home

10.70 6.30 4.40

Away

10.90 4.60 6.30

Sporting KC

Total

9.40 4.70 4.70

Home

10.00 5.70 4.30

Away

8.80 2.90 5.90

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Vancouver Whitecaps vs Sporting Kansas 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.

Caps Heavy Favourites With the Betting Sites

Favourites Vancouver Whitecaps are regarded as the likeliest winners for this MLS clash. The 1.41 about them triumphing means a 71% chance of coming out on top based on their current betting odds. The 6.50 means that Sporting Kansas City are seen as having the lowest probability of succeeding.

If you fancy Vancouver to be leading at the interval, then you can secure odds of 1.87. Alternatively, there’s the chance to wager on Sporting at 5.40 on the Half-Time Result, with the draw trading at 2.75.

The expectation is that Over 2.5 Goals will be scored according to the latest odds. Should you expect both teams score, then the BTTS Yes option is available at 1.60.

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Brian White Favourite to Score the First Goal

Brian White is the market leader at 4.10 to be First Goalscorer but if you think he will score the last goal, then a similar price can be found.

Vancouver Undefeated in Previous Four H2H BC Place Clashes

Vancouver have secured five wins, three draws and two defeats in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 2.10 goals per game and conceding 1.30.

Sporting have clocked up five losses, three wins and two draws in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.60 goals per match and conceding 1.70.

Vancouver enjoyed a 2-1 winning scoreline when last meeting Sporting at BC Place. In the past 6 H2H matches at BC Place, we have seen three Vancouver wins, two Sporting victories and one draw.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Vancouver Whitecaps Home Stats		5-3-2	3.40	2.10	1.30	6	4	6	4
Sporting Kansas City Away Stats		3-2-5	3.30	1.60	1.70	8	2	8	2

• 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

Vancouver Whitecaps vs Sporting Kansas City Lineups & Team News

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