Sporting Kansas City and D.C. United go head-to-head in MLS action at Children’s Mercy Park in midweek. Kansas have had a disappointing season, and the play-offs are out of reach for Peter Vermes’ side.
The Wizards will be hoping to finish as high as possible in the Western Conference table, while Wayne Rooney’s United look nailed on to finish rock bottom of the Eastern Conference.
Who will come out on top in this one in Missouri? Check out our Kansas City vs DC United score prediction below.
Sporting Kansas vs. D.C. United Matchup Preview
Sporting Kansas City have had a tough 2022 MLS campaign to this point, losing half of their 30 matches. However, they have shown an improvement of late, winning two and drawing two of the last four and losing only one of their previous six.
Outstanding 2022
D.C. United will be glad to see the back of the 2022 season. They made an outstanding start when they won the opening two, but only five wins have followed.
However, they are unbeaten in three and will fancy their chances of returning to the capital with a big three points in the bag.
In our in-depth betting preview, we have the best MLS stats alongside our Kansas City vs DC United score prediction and give you a guide on how to bet on soccer.
Sporting Kansas City vs. D.C. United Odds Breakdown
Being the home team, Sporting Kansas City are the bookies’ favorites in this one at -150. The draw is currently priced at +320.
D.C. United have a woeful away record this term, but they have picked up four points from their past two matches on the road. The bookies are offering DC United odds of +375 to pick a surprise away win here.
Sporting Kansas City vs. D.C. United Betting Preview
Kansas City
Sporting Kansas City have had a difficult season. Looking at the latest Kansas City stats, they find themselves in 12th position in the Western Conference table after eight wins, seven draws, and 15 losses from 30 MLS games.
Vermes’ men have shown an improvement of late, though, winning three of their last six league fixtures.
Kansas City Winning Streak
They are undefeated in four, picking up wins over Portland Timbers and San Jose Earthquakes and drawing with LA Galaxy and Houston Dynamo.
They recently went on a terrible home run, suffering five straight losses at Children’s Mercy Park from late May to late July.
However, they have bounced back by winning the last three on home turf, getting the better of LA Galaxy, Portland and San Jose. Will the Wizards make home advantage count in this one?
D.C. United
D.C. United made an outstanding start to their 2022 MLS season under Hernan Losada, kicking off the campaign with wins over Charlotte and Cincinnati, scoring four and conceding none along the way. However, they were quickly brought back down to earth, as each of the next four ended in defeat.
Former England captain Wayne Rooney arrived in July, taking over from Chad Ashton, who was in charge for a few months on an interim basis. However, Rooney has guided Black-and-Red to just two wins from ten matches in charge.
A Run of Five Defeats
DC United went on a run of five defeats and one draw from six, but they have responded in recent weeks with a three-game unbeaten stretch.
They picked up an impressive victory over New York City at Red Bull Arena and drew 0-0 with both Colorado Rapids and Real Salt Lake.
Sporting Kansas City vs. D.C. United Pick and Prediction
Despite their troubles this season, both Sporting Kansas City and D.C. United head into this game in decent form.
Sporting have collected eight points from the last 12 on offer, while United have won one and drawn two of their past three, shipping just one goal along the way.
Most Profitable Team for this Matchup
After that horrendous streak of five consecutive home defeats, Kansas City have got their act together at Children’s Mercy Park, winning the last three. In those three matches, City have scored nine and conceded three.
Despite showing an improvement of late, we can see Rooney’s DC coming up short in Missouri in midweek.
It could be close on the scoreline, though, and our Kansas City vs DC United score prediction is a 2-1 win for the home team (+750). Also, there is good value in +220 for the Kansas win and both teams to score.
Final Score Prediction: Sporting Kansas City 2-1 D.C. United
MLS Pick: Sporting Kansas City Win (+220)
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