Football Bet of the Day for Sunday features LAFC facing Sporting Kansas City in Sunday’s MLS thriller – our expert singles out the best bet with analysis on Bouanga and Joveljic.
One of our trusted experts, known for his deep knowledge of MLS football, has picked this game as Today’s Best Bet, and the selection makes plenty of sense.
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⚽ Sunday’s Best Bet: LAFC vs Sporting Kansas City
Herrin Kendrick; Sports journalist at BettingTips4You
Football analyst at BettingTips4You
Clayton to Score Anytime | |
9/4 - odds when tipped |  |
Reasoning Rio Ave may lack victories, but their attack continues to produce chances, led by Clayton, who has scored over half their league goals. Famalicao’s defence has dipped after an initially strong start, conceding in two straight games. Backing Clayton to score anytime provides value in a balanced but open contest. | |
🟢 Key Betting Stats:
- LAFC have scored 2+ goals in each of their last 8 MLS games.
- Sporting Kansas City have conceded first in 3 of their last 4 league outings.
- Dejan Joveljic has found the net in 3 consecutive MLS matches.
Rationale:
The standout wager on this busy Sunday of football comes from Major League Soccer, where Los Angeles FC welcome Sporting Kansas City to BMO Stadium. Steve Harrington, our US football expert, has identified an excellent betting angle in this encounter – one built around goals.
Backed by a roaring home support and an electric attack, LAFC have been in fearsome form, especially on their own patch. Their last four league outings at BMO have delivered ten goals for the hosts, and they’ve remained unbeaten in eight straight MLS matches. Steve Cherundolo’s men don’t just win – they do it with style, having scored two or more in every game during that unbeaten streak.
Adding further momentum is their thrilling extra-time win over Club America, a display that showcased their attacking strength and spirit under pressure. Despite some defensive fragility – conceding first on several occasions – LAFC’s response has been relentless. The squad features Olivier Giroud and Denis Bouanga, the latter a dynamic presence who consistently creates and converts chances. Bouanga’s pace and directness will be a major threat to a Sporting Kansas City back line riddled with injuries and absences.
Sporting, for their part, are not short of firepower either. They’ve racked up 19 goals in their last ten league fixtures, the second-highest tally in the division since April. Interim boss Kerry Zavagnin has injected energy into their attack, with Dejan Joveljic spearheading the revival. The Serbian has netted in three consecutive league appearances, including a brace in their most recent victory against Houston.
What makes this game so appealing from a betting perspective is the profile of both teams: open in structure, blessed with quality forwards, and persistently involved in high-scoring contests. Kansas City have made a habit of rescuing results from losing positions, including overcoming two-goal deficits three times this season. Their vulnerability at the back is clear, but they rarely go quietly – a recipe for goals.
The last time these two locked horns at BMO Stadium, it ended in a 3-1 win for LAFC after extra time. With key attacking players in top form and defensive injuries on both sides, all signs point towards another high-octane encounter.
🎯 Best Bet – Over 3.5 Goals
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