Sporting Kansas City vs Minnesota United Prediction 22 Sep 2024

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📅 22 Sep 2024

⏰ 01:30 GMT +1

🏟 Children's Mercy Park (Kansas City, KS)

Sporting Kansas City will host Minnesota United at Children's Mercy Park. Currently 12th in the standings, Sporting Kansas City has played 30 matches, with eight wins, seven draws, and fifteen losses. They have scored 49 goals and conceded 56, resulting in a goal difference of -7. At home, they rank 8th with six wins, four draws, and five losses from 15 matches. Their most recent game was a dominant 4-1 win against Colorado Rapids. Key players include Alan Pulido, Stephen Afrifa, and Erik Thommy. Nemanja Radoja and Logan Ndenbe will be absent due to injuries.

Minnesota United sits 9th with 29 matches played, achieving eleven wins, six draws, and twelve losses. They have a goal tally of 48 scored and 48 conceded, with a goal difference of 0. On the road, they are ranked 4th with six wins, two draws, and six losses from 14 matches. Their last match ended in a 1-2 loss to FC Cincinnati. Key players are Bongokuhle Hlongwane, Kelvin Yeboah, and Joseph Rosales. Minnesota United will miss several key players due to various reasons.

In their last five encounters, Sporting Kansas City has won three times against Minnesota United, who has won twice. The most recent match, in June 2024, saw Minnesota United win 3-1.

Both teams have strong attacking records, but Minnesota United’s defense is slightly better compared to Sporting Kansas City. Sporting Kansas City has conceded more goals this season, which could impact their performance in this match.

Where to watch Sporting Kansas City vs Minnesota United?

📺 Link to watch Sporting Kansas City vs Minnesota United Live Stream on TV

📋 Players to watch:

• Alan Pulido (Sporting Kansas City): Key attacker with recent impressive performances.
• Bongokuhle Hlongwane (Minnesota United): Important offensive player for Minnesota United.

⚡️ Match Facts:

• Sporting Kansas City has scored in all of their last 15 home matches.
• Sporting Kansas City has won their last 4 home matches against Minnesota United.
• Minnesota United has scored in all of their last 6 away matches.

💡 Sporting Kansas City vs Minnesota United Prediction

Sporting Kansas City's strong home form and recent victory suggest they are likely to secure another win, especially with their record against Minnesota United. However, Minnesota United's solid away scoring record indicates they will put up a strong fight. Expect a high-scoring game with Sporting Kansas City having a slight edge due to their current form.

Sporting Kansas City vs Minnesota United Betting Tips

• Sporting Kansas City to win
• Over 3.5 goals
• Both teams to score