Sporting vs Charlotte Prediction 26 June 2025
🔊 The clash between Sporting Kansas City and Charlotte is set to be thrilling, as both teams aim to climb the standings in their respective conferences. Kansas City are currently 13th in the West, showing inconsistent form, while their opponents from Charlotte sit 9th in the East but also struggle for consistency. Both teams are renowned for their attacking style: the hosts boast a high average of goals scored per match, while the visitors often concede. An open game with plenty of scoring opportunities is anticipated. Given these insights, betting on a high-scoring match seems a reasonable prediction.
Head-to-Head
⚠ These teams have never faced each other before, making it challenging to predict the outcome without a head-to-head history. However, we can draw some conclusions based on their performances this season. The only advantage for Sporting Kansas City is that they will be playing on their home turf, which should give them a slight edge over Charlotte.
Head-to-head statistics Sporting - Charlotte
Sporting Kansas-City Team Overview
The last official match took place on in the MLS, with Sporting Kansas City hosting FC Dallas. The game ended with a 2-4 scoreline.
Here are the match statistics (Sporting Kansas City vs FC Dallas):
- possession: 52% vs 48%;
- corners: 6 vs 3;
- fouls: 17 vs 14;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 4;
- shots on target: 5 vs 6.
Sporting Kansas City are navigating challenging times this season. The team currently sit 13th in the Western Conference and need points to climb the standings-they trail the ninth spot, which grants a play-in opportunity, by six points. Their form is inconsistent, with just three wins and three draws in their last ten matches, while their average goals conceded remains high at nearly two per game. Despite this, they show decent attacking prowess, averaging over one and a half goals per match.
Match Results: Sporting Kansas-City
Charlotte Team Overview
The visitors last played an official match on in the MLS, with Philadelphia Union hosting Charlotte. The match ended 2-1.
Here are the game statistics (Charlotte vs Philadelphia Union):
- possession: 52% vs 48%;
- corners: 4 vs 8;
- fouls: 11 vs 17;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 4;
- shots on target: 2 vs 9.
Charlotte sit ninth in the Eastern Conference, showcasing inconsistent form with eight wins, nine losses, and one draw from their 18 matches this season. Known for their attacking prowess, they have averaged two goals per game over their last ten outings. However, their defense leaves much to be desired, conceding an average of 2.5 goals in those same games. Statistics reveal that in nine of Charlotte's last ten matches, the over 2.5 goals bet has hit, suggesting a high likelihood of an entertaining clash in their upcoming fixture.
Match Results: Charlotte
Prediction for the 1st half
First Half Statistics: Sporting Kansas City (home) vs Charlotte (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 8 vs 10;
- wins: 1 (12.5%) vs 1 (10%);
- losses: 4 (50%) vs 4 (40%);
- draws: 3 (37.5%) vs 5 (50%);
- average goals scored: 1.88 vs 1.3;
- average goals conceded: 1.25 vs 0.8.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 2 vs 1;
- losses: 4 vs 6;
- draws: 4 vs 3;
- average first-half total: 1.8 (scored - 0.7, conceded - 1.1) vs 1.5 (scored - 0.5, conceded - 1).
- Charlotte have conceded in the first half in 6 of their last 7 matches.
Outcome Prediction
Statistics: Sporting Kansas City vs Charlotte
- Matches played in the tournament: 18 vs 18;
- Wins: 4 vs 8;
- Win percentage: 22% vs 44%;
- Losses: 10 vs 9;
- Draws: 4 vs 1.
Last 10 matches:
- Wins: 3 vs 3;
- Losses: 4 vs 7;
- Draws: 3 vs 0.
Total Goals Prediction
Statistics: Sporting Kansas City vs Charlotte
- Average total goals in the tournament: 3.5 vs 3.22;
- Average goals scored: 1.56 vs 1.61;
- Average first-half goals: 0.61 vs 0.67;
- Average second-half goals: 0.94 vs 0.94;
- Sporting Kansas City: average home total in the tournament - 1.75;
- Charlotte: average away total in the tournament - 1.2;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 1.8 (home - 2) vs 2 (away - 2).
- Over 2.5 goals have been scored in 9 of Charlotte's last 10 matches.
- Over 2.5 goals have been scored in 7 of Charlotte's last 8 MLS matches.
Corners Prediction
Sporting Kansas City: Statistics
- Season average total in the tournament - 3.94; at home - 5.25;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 3.2; at home - 4.
Charlotte: Statistics
- Season average total in the tournament - 4.11, away - 4.6;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 4.6; away - 3.88.
Cards Prediction
Sporting Kansas City: Statistics
- Season average total in the tournament - 2.22; at home - 2.13;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 2.1; at home - 2.33.
Charlotte: Statistics
- Season average total in the tournament - 1.72, away - 1.6;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 2; away - 2.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Statistics: Sporting Kansas City vs Charlotte
- Total matches played in the tournament: 18 vs 18;
- Matches where both teams scored (BTTS): 12 vs 10;
- Sporting Kansas City BTTS at home - 5 (63%);
- Charlotte BTTS away - 6 (60%).
Last 10 matches:
- BTTS matches: 7 vs 9;
- Sporting Kansas City BTTS at home - 2 (67%);
- Charlotte BTTS away - 7 (88%).
- Charlotte have both scored and conceded in 9 of their last 10 matches.
- Charlotte have both scored and conceded in 7 of their last 8 MLS matches.
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Both teams are known for their attacking style and struggle defensively-this is especially true for Charlotte, whose matches frequently see over 2.5 goals. The standings compel both clubs to play aggressively and secure points: Sporting are fighting for a play-in spot, while Charlotte aim for a direct playoff berth. Given the current form of both teams and recent trends in the visitors' away games, a high-scoring affair seems likely. In this scenario, the most reasonable bet appears to be over 2.5 goals.
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