LiontipsSporting Kansas City vs Los Angeles: MLS Match Preview and Betting Odds
Command Analysis
Current Form
Sporting Kansas City struggled throughout the regular season and heads into the upcoming match sitting in the 13th position in the Western Conference standings. With a 14-point gap from the ninth position, playoff chances are non-existent. The team's recent performances have been underwhelming, evidenced by losses to Minnesota (0-2) and St. Louis (1-3). However, it's noteworthy that they put up a strong fight against their current opponent in the US Open Cup final, where Los Angeles secured victory only in extra time (3-1).
Injuries and Suspensions
Due to injuries, Fontas, Radoja, and Thommy will not be available for today's match. Rosero is suspended.
Betting Trends
- In three of the last five matches, there was no exchange of goals.
- In two of the last three matches, Sporting Kansas City finished the first half tied with their opponents.
Projected Lineup: Pulskamp – Davis, Melia, Voloder, Leibold – Rodriguez, Walter, Bassong, Vargas - Agada, Afriye.
Current Form
Los Angeles is enjoying a strong regular season, currently sitting in second place in the Western Conference with 55 points. They hold a two-point advantage over Seattle Sounders, with one game in hand. In their last two outings, they secured victories against Cincinnati away with a score of 2-1 and St. Louis City at home, also 2-1. However, it’s worth noting that Los Angeles has struggled on the road, winning only six out of 15 matches.
Suspensions and Injuries
Shano will be unavailable to play today due to suspension.
Interesting Betting Trends
- Only one of the last five matches of Los Angeles saw more than three goals scored
- In the previous two games, Los Angeles won the first half
Projected Lineup: Lloris – Hollingshead, Martinez, Segura, Oliveira - Tillman, O'Brien, Campos, Bogusz - Giroud, Buanga.
Trends
Bet No Goals in Both Halves
In four of the last five encounters, no goals were scored in either half
1.95Bet Los Angeles to Score in the First Half
In the last two matches, Los Angeles scored in the first 45 minutes
1.62Bet Exact Score 1:1
In three of the last four matches, the teams finished in a draw within regular time
7.00Tip and bets
Given the current tournament standings it makes sense that bookmakers favor the visitors. However for Sporting this upcoming match is crucial following their recent cup defeat to Los Angeles. We believe the home team will exert maximum effort today to at least avoid a loss especially since their opponent has struggled in away matches this season.
Our prediction is that Sporting Kansas City will not lose with odds of 1.65
Bet on Total Goals
It's important to note that previous encounters have not been high-scoring. In the last five matchups, not a single game featured more than three goals. It's unlikely this trend will change today.
The recommended bet is under 3.5 total goals with odds of 1.59.
Bet on the First Half
In the last two matchups, both teams ended the first half with a score of 0-0. We anticipate a similar outcome on the field today.
Betting Tip – draw in the first half with odds of 2.65.
