Saint Louis City SC vs Sporting Kansas City Prediction & Betting Tips - Major League Soccer

Prediction published on 29/09/2023, 15:42  by Joseph King | Modified on 29/09/2023 at 15:42 in Major League Soccer Predictions

10th-place Sporting Kansas City head to St. Louis in need of a win as they take on Western Conference leaders St. Louis City SC. The dream season carries on for St. Louis City as the expansion team looks set to win the Western Conference in their first season in the MLS. It’s been an incredible season for them as they currently hold an eight point lead atop the conference. They’ll fall short in the race for the Supporters’ Shield as Cincinnati in the East hold a nine point lead and have a game in hand. St. Louis City come into this league fixture following a come-from-behind 2-1 win away from home over Minnesota. The victory snapped a run of three consecutive draws for Bradley Carnell’s men who now have three wins in eight matches since returning from the Leagues Cup. The latest result is sure to boost team morale as the team has somewhat struggled on the road. Back at City Park, however, St. Louis City have been superb. They’ve won 10 of their 15 outings, scoring 37 goals and racking up a +23 goal differential.

Sporting KC are currently trailing ninth-place Dallas by two points with only three matches remaining on their fixture list. New MLS rules this season have eighth and ninth-place duking it out in a play-in game to decide the final playoff participant in each conference. Sporting pulled off a vital 2-1 home win over Houston in their most recent outing despite being reduced to 10 men in the first half. It was the fourth win in the last six games for Sporting Kansas City since returning from the Leagues Cup break. However, they’ve struggled on the road all season, managing to win just two of their 15 away trips. Peter Vermes’ men are making a late push for the postseason but will face a significant challenge here.