Sporting Kansas City vs Los Angeles FC Prediction & Picks - Major League Soccer

Prediction published on 10/3/24, 8:30 PM  by Tyler Doty | Modified on 10/4/24 at 5:47 AM in Major League Soccer Picks

Sporting Kansas City have nothing left to play for in their final 2 games of the MLS regular season. They are in 13th place in the Western Conference and can no longer hope to contest the playoffs. In fact, Peter Vermes' team has just lost its last 2 MLS games, to Minnesota (0-2) and Saint Louis City (3-1). To make matters worse, they fell to Los Angeles FC in the US Open Cup final (3-1 a.e.t.). And Los Angeles FC will be their next MLS opponent. The two franchises will clash this Saturday. at Children's Mercy Park.

For their part, Los Angeles FC still have a lot to play for in their final 3 regular-season games. Already assured of a place in the play-offs, they are keen to consolidate their 2nd position, just 2 points ahead of their nearest challengers. What's more, the Californian franchise is 6 points behind the Los Angeles Galaxy, but with 1 day to spare. They can therefore hope to put pressure on the Galaxy in this final sprint. Steve Cherundolo's men have just won their last 2 MLS matches. They'll be doing everything in their power to follow up on their recent defeat in the US Open Cup final.