Our Sporting Kansas City vs New York City FC Prediction: 1-1
Sporting Kansas City vs New York City FC in the USA MLS is scheduled for an 01:30 GMT kick-off on Sunday July 20, 2025. A 1-1 result is our main prediction, but with both teams likely to score, BTTS is another strong betting choice.
This Sporting Kansas City vs New York City FC prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Sporting Kansas City's Last Match – Sporting Kansas City vs Seattle Sounders
Sporting Kansas City will look to get back on track following a 2-3 USA MLS loss against Seattle Sounders on July 13. In that match, Sporting Kansas City saw 46% of the ball and created 12 goal attempts, with 9 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sporting Kansas City | 46% | 12 (9) | 3.31 | 59 |
Seattle Sounders | 54% | 10 (6) | 2.31 | 41 |
New York City FC's Last Match – Orlando City SC vs New York City FC
New York City FC will aim to maintain their momentum following a 2-1 USA MLS triumph against Orlando City SC on July 17. In that match, New York City FC recorded 54% possession, attempting 7 shots on goal, with 4 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Orlando City SC | 46% | 17 (8) | 2.62 | 52 |
New York City FC | 54% | 7 (4) | 1.7 | 32 |
Sporting Kansas City vs New York City FC Stats
Key Stats
| Sporting Kansas City | New York City FC | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.06 | Attacking Strength | 0.61 |
| 1.53 | Defence Strength | 0.87 |
| 1.3 | Points Per Game | 1.4 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 1.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Sporting Kansas City are averaging 1.8 goals scored and 1.9 conceded per match, while New York City FC average 1.6 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.