Sporting Kansas City vs Vancouver Whitecaps Prediction: Why do the bookmarkers rate Sporting Kansas?

Sporting Kansas City takes on Vancouver Whitecaps in the MLS at the Children's Mercy Park, Kansas City.

Sporting Kansas City have been in poor form and they have lost their last 5 games in a row. While Vancouver Whitecaps had 3 defeats and 2 draws in their last 5. Both clubs will be fighting for a win in this game. 

According to the table, Sporting Kansas City are at the bottom of the western conference with 11 points while Vancouver Whitecaps is 7th with 19 points.

Every match is a must-win for Sporting Kansas City at this point because they are currently at the bottom of the western conference table. Sporting Kansas are without a win in their last 8 league games in a row, and their last 5 games ended in a defeat. 

Sporting Kansas City played their last game against Portland Timbers and they lost 2-1. They went behind for the first time in the 51’ minute, before Memo Rodriguez equalized for Sporting Kansas in the 62’ minute. And in the 79’ minute, the Timbers took the lead once again and they went on to win the game. According to stats, Sporting Kansas City had 57% possession, 0 big chances created, 2 shots on target and 2 corner kicks. 

The Whitecap have also been on a poor run in the MLS, with all of their last 6 games ending in either a loss or a draw. Particularly, in their last 5 league games they recorded 2 draws and 3 defeats. 

The Whitecap played against Inter Miami in their last game and they lost 2-1 in the end. The Whitecaps were trailing by a goal by the end of the first half and then they conceded the second goal in the 60’ minute. In the 72’ minute, the Whitecaps were awarded a penalty and Evander converted the kick for Vancouver's first goal. But they could not get another goal until the end of the game and they were defeated. According to stats, Vancouver Whitecaps had 51% possession, 3 chances created, 9 corner kicks and 2 shots on target. 

Record of the last 20 meetings between Sporting Kansas City and Vancouver Whitecaps shows, Sporting Kansas won 10 games, Vancouver Whitecaps won 7 games and they drew 3 games. 

The Whitecaps are coming into this game as favorites to win despite being in poor form themselves. They showed glimpses of good football in their last game against Inter Miami and if they are at the same level here, they should be able to get at least a point. 

Match Facts:-

6/7 meetings ended with less than. 10.5 corners 

• 3 Way Total Under 3 Goals at 2.07 Odds
• Vancouver Whitecaps Win or Draw and Under 2.5 Goals 3.05 Odds
• Vancouver Whitecaps to Win 2-0 at 17.00 Odds