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by Erik Gibbs in Major League Soccer Picks
Sporting Kansas City and St. Louis City SC are set for a crucial clash on Saturday, with both teams facing vastly different pressures as they navigate the early stages of the MLS season. Sporting Kansas City remains winless after six matches and sits at the bottom of the table with only one point. Their goal difference stands at a concerning 6:12, highlighting both defensive frailties and inefficiencies in attack. The club’s form has been especially poor at home, where they have suffered two losses and managed just one draw from three games.
St. Louis City SC approaches this fixture from a more favorable position, occupying 16th place with eight points. Their campaign has been marked by greater consistency, having secured two wins and two draws while conceding only one goal in their last five matches. Although their most recent outing ended in a 0-1 defeat to Austin FC, the team remains in better overall form than their Kansas City counterparts.
The historical rivalry between these two sides adds an extra layer of competitiveness. St. Louis City SC has maintained an unbeaten record in their last three meetings with Sporting Kansas City, including a 3-1 victory in their most recent encounter on September 29, 2024. This track record will undoubtedly give St. Louis a psychological edge heading into the match.
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Sporting Kansas City vs Saint Louis City SC Form
Table
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9
|
8 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
|
15
|
1 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | -6 |
Sporting Kansas City and Saint Louis City SC Latest Matches
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
5/6 (83%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Mar 29, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Mar 22, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Mar 15, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Mar 8, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Mar 1, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Feb 25, 2025 - Concachampions
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
5/6 (83%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Mar 22, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Mar 15, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Mar 1, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Feb 19, 2025 - Concachampions
Oct 5, 2024 - Major League Soccer
Sep 21, 2024 - Major League Soccer
0/6 (0%)
0/6 (0%)
6/6 (100%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Mar 29, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Mar 8, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Feb 25, 2025 - Concachampions
Feb 22, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Oct 19, 2024 - Major League Soccer
Sep 28, 2024 - Major League Soccer
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Mar 30, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Mar 22, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Mar 15, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Mar 9, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Mar 1, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Feb 22, 2025 - Major League Soccer
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Mar 30, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Mar 15, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Feb 22, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Oct 5, 2024 - Major League Soccer
Sep 28, 2024 - Major League Soccer
Sep 14, 2024 - Major League Soccer
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Mar 22, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Mar 9, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Mar 1, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Oct 19, 2024 - Major League Soccer
Oct 2, 2024 - Major League Soccer
Sep 21, 2024 - Major League Soccer
Sporting Kansas City against Saint Louis City SC : Head to Head (H2H)
33 %
33 %
33 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
Sep 28, 2024 - Major League Soccer
Jul 20, 2024 - Major League Soccer
Apr 20, 2024 - Major League Soccer
Nov 5, 2023 - Major League Soccer
Sep 30, 2023 - Major League Soccer
Sep 2, 2023 - Major League Soccer
Saint Louis City SC v Sporting Kansas City last Lineups
Formation : 4 - 3 - 3
Formation : 4 - 3 - 3
Missing players
I. James
MidfielderJ. Fernandez
R. Burki
DefenderJ. Girdwood-Reich
J. Reid
T. Totland
MidfielderR. Alm
ForwardC. Teuchert
Most goals and assists
Sporting Kansas City
Saint Louis City SC
D. Joveljic
(2 Goals)
, 
D. Salloi
(2 Goals)
C. Teuchert
(1 Goals)
,
M. Hartel
(1 Goals)
, 
S. Becher
(1 Goals)
,
E. Lowen
(1 Goals)
C. Teuchert
(1 Assists)
,
H. Kessler
(1 Assists)
, 
K. Hiebert
(1 Assists)
Sporting Kansas City - Saint Louis City SC Key Points
- St. Louis City are 3-0 vs. Kansas City in their last 3 HU games
- Kansas City are 1-12 in their last 13 MLS games
- Kansas City are 0-4-1 in their last 5 MLS games
- Kansas City concede an average of 2 goals per MLS game
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Our Sporting Kansas City vs Saint Louis City SC Prediction
Sporting Kansas City will be looking to break its winless streak against St. Louis City and generate momentum at a time when results are urgently needed. Their last match, a narrow 1-2 loss to FC Dallas, offered glimpses of potential but ultimately extended their poor run. Despite the challenging circumstances, they will count on players like D. Joveljić, who leads the team in scoring with two goals, to inspire a turnaround.
For Sporting Kansas City, standout performances from players like Nemanja Radoja, Memo Rodríguez, and Manu García—each with respectable player ratings above 7.0—will be essential if they are to shift the current narrative. The Sunday fixture represents more than just three points; it could prove pivotal in shaping the trajectory of their season.
In contrast, St. Louis City will rely on the creative influence of H. Kessler, who has contributed the team’s only assist so far this season. Under coach Olof Mellberg, the team has developed a disciplined defensive structure, which has kept them competitive in tight matches. A strong showing away from home would affirm their aspirations of climbing further up the league standings. Our prediction for Kansas City vs. St. Louis City: St. Louis City to win.
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