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St. Louis City SC will host Sporting Kansas City at CityPark Stadium for a midweek clash in Major League Soccer.
This Heartland derby features two teams desperate for a turnaround, as the hosts look to move closer to the playoff positions.
On the other hand, the visitors seek to avoid losing more points and escape the very bottom of the Western Conference standings.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
St. Louis vs. Sporting KC key stats
- St. Louis City are unbeaten in their last five games across all competitions.
- Sporting KC have lost 12 of their last 15 away games across all competitions.
- St. Louis have failed to keep a clean sheet in three of their last five games.
St. Louis vs. Sporting KC preview: Home team looking to extend unbeaten run
St. Louis vs. Sporting KC — Tale of the Tape
| St. Louis | vs | Sporting KC |
|---|---|---|
| 12th | Position | 15th |
| 16 | Points | 11 |
| 16 | Goals For | 14 |
| 20 | Goals Against | 36 |
| 2 | Clean Sheets | 0 |
| 10th/11th | Home / Away Rank | 15th/10th |
St. Louis City have endured an inconsistent MLS campaign, collecting four wins, four draws and six defeats from their opening 14 matches to sit 12th in the overall standings with 16 points.
They have been stronger on home soil, winning three of their six league games, and head into this contest on the back of an impressive 3-0 victory over Austin FC.
The last five MLS meetings between these sides have been closely contested, with each team claiming one win and the remaining three matches ending in draws.
Their last meeting ended in a 2-2 stalemate in May 2025, and the home team have only lost once in their last five meetings.
Sporting Kansas City, meanwhile, are bottom of the overall standings after managing just three wins from their first 14 league outings.
Their defensive struggles have been a major concern, with a league-high 36 goals conceded, although two of their three victories have come away from home.
They suffered a 2-1 defeat to the New York Red Bulls in their most recent MLS fixture, ending their two-game unbeaten run.
Ahead of this clash, neither side has been particularly prolific in front of goal this season, with St. Louis scoring 16 times and Sporting Kansas City managing just 14.
However, the hosts have been considerably more solid defensively, conceding 20 goals compared to Sporting's league-worst tally of 36.
St. Louis vs. Sporting KC form guide & betting tips
| St. Louis | vs | Sporting KC |
|---|---|---|
LWWDW |
Form | DLWWL |
| 9 | Points | 4 |
| 5th | Form Table | 15th |
| 9 | Goals For | 7 |
| 4 | Goals Against | 11 |
WWDDW |
Form (All Comps) | DLWWL |
Whispers predicts: St. Louis 3-1 Sporting KC
St. Louis has shown superior form compared to their local rivals this season, picking up 16 points while Sporting Kansas City remains stuck at the bottom of the table.
The home advantage will play a significant role, as St. Louis have had a good run of form in their backyard.
Given the defensive struggles of the visitors, who have conceded thirty-six goals already, the hosts should be able to find the back of the net.
However, derby matches are rarely quiet, and the defensive record of the home side suggests that they will likely concede at least once.
Therefore, a 2-1 victory for the home side is a highly logical outcome based on recent performances and past encounters.
The bookmakers have priced the home side as the favourites to win at 4/9 (1.44) odds, while a draw is valued at 18/5 (4.60).
An away victory for Sporting Kansas City is priced at 17/4 (5.25), representing their status as the underdogs due to their poor defensive form.
The odds for over 3.5 goals are set at 19/20 (1.95), which is highly probable given the historical trends of this fixture.
Both teams to score (yes) is priced at 8/15 (1.53), reflecting the high likelihood of goals on both sides based on their previous meetings.
Additionally, the home team's total goals (over 1.5) is also a good option, which is given at 4/11 (1.36), with St. Louis scoring two or more goals in their last five home games across all competitions.
> Home to win at 4/9 (1.44) | Likelihood: Possible
> Over 3.5 goals at 19/20 (1.95) | Likelihood: Probable
> Both teams to score at 8/15 (1.53) | Likelihood: Possible
> Home team total goals (over 1.5) at 4/11 (1.36) | Likelihood: Possible