Football Stats Hub

Minnesota United FC crestMinnesota United FC
v
Sporting Kansas City crestSporting Kansas City

Major League Soccer | Thu 29 Oct, 00:30

Minnesota United FC v Sporting Kansas City Stats

Data last updated: Wed 28 Oct 2026, 09:06 UK time

Match Report

Fixture analysis

This Major League Soccer fixture features Minnesota United FC hosting Sporting Kansas City in a late October clash with playoff implications. Minnesota United FC has shown an attacking edge recently, scoring 1.6 goals per game and securing 6 points in their last matches, while Sporting Kansas City has struggled defensively, conceding 2.8 goals per game and managing just 1 point recently. Both teams have high rates of matches exceeding 2.5 goals, suggesting an open game with offensive opportunities. The tactical setup and recent form hint at a potentially high-scoring encounter with both sides pushing forward.

BT4Y best bet

Over 3.5 Goals

  • Minnesota United FC averages 1.6 goals per game with 80% of matches over 2.5 goals.
  • Sporting Kansas City concedes 2.8 goals per game and has a 100% over 2.5 goals rate recently.
  • Both teams have an 80% BTTS rate, indicating frequent scoring from both sides.
  • The head-to-head average is 3.2 goals per match over the last 10 meetings.
  • Top attackers André Luiz and Marcus Caldeira show strong goal threat and shot volume.

Why The Model Likes This Bet

Chance, price and football numbers

The model favors Over 3.5 Goals with a 58% chance, slightly above the implied market chance of 55.6%, indicating modest value. Minnesota United FC and Sporting Kansas City both have recent matches with high goal totals, supported by their strong over 2.5 goals rates (80% and 100% respectively). The attacking profiles of key players like André Luiz and Marcus Caldeira, combined with defensive vulnerabilities, create conditions for a high-scoring game. No data limitations affect , making this a well-supported selection based on recent form and player attacking metrics.

Model Probability58% model chance vs 55.6% implied (+2.4 pts)
Strong positive
Recent Over 2.5 Goals RatesMinnesota 80%, Sporting 100%
Strong positive
Key Player Attacking StatsAndré Luiz 0.91 goals/90, Caldeira 0.94 goals/90
Positive
Defensive Concession RatesSporting concedes 2.8 goals per game
Positive
Market Value Edge58% model chance vs 55.6% implied (+2.4 pts)
Positive

Verdict

BT4Y analyst view

Expect an open and attacking match as Minnesota United FC looks to capitalize on Sporting Kansas City's defensive frailties. The recent form data shows both teams involved in high-scoring games, making Over 3.5 Goals a plausible outcome. The attacking talents on both sides should find opportunities, supporting a lively contest with multiple goals.

Main risk

A slower tempo or weaker chance quality would make the goals market harder to justify at the current price.

Quote from Expert

BT4Y analyst view · Attacking potential and defensive weaknesses

“This fixture features two sides with attacking intent but defensive vulnerabilities, creating fertile ground for a high-scoring game. The presence of prolific attackers like André Luiz and Marcus Caldeira further boosts the likelihood of multiple goals.”

Key Data Signals

Over 3.5 Goals evidence

Minnesota United FC averages 1.6 goals per game with 80% of matches over 2.5 goals.

Sporting Kansas City concedes 2.8 goals per game and has a 100% over 2.5 goals rate recently.

Both teams have an 80% BTTS rate, indicating frequent scoring from both sides.

The head-to-head average is 3.2 goals per match over the last 10 meetings.

What To Watch In The Data

Over 3.5 Goals notes

  • The last 10 head-to-head matches between these teams have averaged 3.2 goals per game, indicating a history of relatively high-scoring encounters.
  • This trend, combined with recent form and attacking profiles, suggests that Over 2.5 Goals is a consistent feature in this fixture, reinforcing the case for Over 3.5 Goals given current offensive momentum.
Goals, BTTS and over/under

Scoring profile, tempo and goal-market analysis.

Minnesota United FC1.6
Avg goals scored
Sporting Kansas City1.2
Minnesota United FC1.8
Avg goals conceded
Sporting Kansas City2.8
Minnesota United FC80%
BTTS rate
Sporting Kansas City80%
Minnesota United FC80%
Over 2.5 goals
Sporting Kansas City100%
Market aligned with main pickOver 3.5 GoalsBetUK guide price · Model 58% vs implied 56% · edge +2.4 pts
1.8
Check odds @ 1.8
Load more odds for this section
BTTS YesBet365 guide price · model 76%
1.5
Check odds @ 1.5
Over 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 78%
1.33
Check odds @ 1.33
Over 1.5 GoalsBetUK guide price · model 88%
1.08
Check odds @ 1.08
Under 2.5 GoalsBetfred guide price · model 26%
3.4
Check odds @ 3.4
BTTS NoBetMGM guide price · model 28%
2.5
Check odds @ 2.5
Both Minnesota United FC and Sporting Kansas City have strong recent trends for high-scoring matches, with 80% and 100% over 2.5 goals rates respectively. Both teams also have an 80% BTTS rate, indicating frequent goals from both sides. This suggests a game where offensive play dominates and both teams are likely to find the net, supporting the Over 3.5 Goals angle.
Market odds

Top available prices first, with more markets available on demand.

Best odds for this sectionBTTS YesBet365 guide price · Model 76% vs implied 67% · edge +9.3 pts
1.5
Check odds @ 1.5
Load more odds for this section
Over 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 78%
1.33
Check odds @ 1.33
Sporting Kansas City Draw No BetBetfred guide price · model 41%
3.8
Check odds @ 3.8
Minnesota United FC to WinBetfred guide price · model 72%
1.4
Check odds @ 1.4
Minnesota United FC Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 78%
1.25
Check odds @ 1.25
Over 8.5 CornersBet365 guide price · model 73%
1.33
Check odds @ 1.33
Sporting Kansas City to WinBet365 guide price · model 23%
6.5
Check odds @ 6.5
The 58% for Over 3.5 Goals sits against roughly 55.6% implied by the current price (+2.4 pts). The Over 2.5 trend is 80% for Minnesota United FC and 100% for Sporting Kansas City, so the goals angle is not just a price call.
Recent form

Results, scoring balance and short-term direction.

Minnesota United FC

DWDDL
Last 51W 3D 1L
Last 5 record
Last 101W 4D 5L
25 Oct 2026A Houston Dynamo0-0
17 Oct 2026H St. Louis City3-2
15 Oct 2026A Colorado Rapids2-2
11 Oct 2026H Houston Dynamo2-2
27 Sep 2026A Seattle Sounders1-3

Sporting Kansas City

LLLDL
Last 50W 1D 4L
Last 5 record
Last 102W 1D 7L
25 Oct 2026H Austin1-2
18 Oct 2026H Real Salt Lake1-3
15 Oct 2026A Nashville SC0-4
11 Oct 2026H Portland Timbers3-3
02 Oct 2026A Seattle Sounders1-2
Best odds for this sectionSporting Kansas City Draw No BetBetfred guide price · Model 41% vs implied 26% · edge +15 pts
3.8
Check odds @ 3.8
Load more odds for this section
Home / DrawBet365 guide price · model 86%
1.11
Check odds @ 1.11
Minnesota United FC to WinBetfred guide price · model 72%
1.4
Check odds @ 1.4
Minnesota United FC Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 78%
1.25
Check odds @ 1.25
Away / DrawBetMGM guide price · model 45%
2.75
Check odds @ 2.75
Sporting Kansas City to WinBet365 guide price · model 23%
6.5
Check odds @ 6.5
DrawBetMGM guide price · model 21%
5
Check odds @ 5
Minnesota United FC has earned 6 points recently, scoring 1.6 goals per game, while Sporting Kansas City has struggled with just 1 point and conceding 2.8 goals per game. Both teams have been involved in matches with high goal totals, with Minnesota's 80% and Sporting's 100% over 2.5 goals rates underscoring their recent offensive openness and defensive vulnerabilities.
Key match trends

Goal-pattern analysis from recent form and H2H samples.

80%Minnesota United FC Over 2.5
100%Sporting Kansas City Over 2.5
3.2H2H avg goals
The last 10 head-to-head matches between these teams have averaged 3.2 goals per game, indicating a history of relatively high-scoring encounters. This trend, combined with recent form and attacking profiles, suggests that Over 2.5 Goals is a consistent feature in this fixture, reinforcing the case for Over 3.5 Goals given current offensive momentum.

Loading deeper match data…