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As Sporting Kansas City prepares to host Columbus Crew on February 28, 2026, both teams will be looking to establish momentum in the early stages of the season. Sporting Kansas City arrives with a mixed record, securing victory in only 1 of their last 3 matches. This inconsistency may put pressure on their squad to perform better at home, where they typically have a strong following and a tactical advantage.
On the other side, Columbus Crew comes into this fixture following a disappointing start, having failed to win their most recent match. This lack of form could cause concerns as they face a determined Kansas City side eager to leverage their home advantage.
Both teams possess distinct tactical approaches; Sporting Kansas City may emphasize a high-pressing game to capitalize on defensive lapses, while Columbus Crew could focus on solidifying their defense and seeking opportunities on the counterattack.
With bookmakers listing odds of 3.6 for a home win and 1.86 for an away victory, this matchup appears closely contested. Ultimately, the outcome will hinge on which team can better execute their strategy and respond to the pressures of the match. As always, unpredictability remains inherent in soccer.
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| Kansas City 26% |
Draw 23.4% |
Columbus 50.6% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:2
Outrights of MLS Columbus Crew: 3.84% Sporting Kansas City: 0.91%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
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3.7 | 4.15 | 1.85 | |
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3.77 | 4.11 | 1.92 | Watch and Bet |
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3.5 | 3.75 | 1.85 | |
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3.6 | 4.14 | 1.86 |
Latest Results
| 21.02.26 San Jose Earthquakes – Sporting Kansas City – 3:0 14.02.26 Sporting Kansas City – Austin FC – 2:0 07.02.26 Sporting Kansas City – Minnesota United – 0:3 18.10.25 Sporting Kansas City – Houston Dynamo – 0:0 04.10.25 Minnesota United – Sporting Kansas City – 3:0 |
21.02.26 Portland Timbers – Columbus Crew – 3:2 08.11.25 FC Cincinnati – Columbus Crew – 2:1 02.11.25 Columbus Crew – FC Cincinnati – 4:0 27.10.25 FC Cincinnati – Columbus Crew – 1:0 18.10.25 Columbus Crew – New York Red Bulls – 3:1 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 09.08.24 Columbus Crew – Sporting Kansas City – 4:0 22.06.24 Columbus Crew – Sporting Kansas City – 4:0 23.04.22 Sporting Kansas City – Columbus Crew – 0:0 12.02.20 Columbus Crew – Sporting Kansas City – 2:0 23.06.19 Columbus Crew – Sporting Kansas City – 0:1 |
Standings
2026
Western Conference
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | San Diego FC | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5:0 | 5 | 3 |
| 2 | San Jose Earthquakes | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 3 | 3 |
| 3 | Los Angeles FC | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 3 | 3 |
| 4 | FC Dallas | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:2 | 1 | 3 |
| 5 | Portland Timbers | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:2 | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | Houston Dynamo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 1 | 3 |
| 7 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 1 | 3 |
| 8 | Minnesota United | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 0 | 1 |
| 9 | Austin FC | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 0 | 1 |
| 10 | St. Louis City | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 0 | 1 |
| 11 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Colorado Rapids | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Seattle Sounders | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Real Salt Lake | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | -1 | 0 |
| 15 | Sporting Kansas City | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:3 | -3 | 0 |
Eastern Conference
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Nashville SC | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:1 | 3 | 3 |
| 2 | FC Cincinnati | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 2 | 3 |
| 3 | New York Red Bulls | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 1 | 3 |
| 4 | DC United | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 1 | 3 |
| 5 | Charlotte | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 0 | 1 |
| 6 | New York City | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Toronto FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2:3 | -1 | 0 |
| 8 | Columbus Crew | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2:3 | -1 | 0 |
| 9 | Chicago Fire | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | -1 | 0 |
| 10 | Orlando City | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | -1 | 0 |
| 11 | Philadelphia Union | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | -1 | 0 |
| 12 | Atlanta Utd | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | -2 | 0 |
| 13 | New England Revolution | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:4 | -3 | 0 |
| 14 | Inter Miami | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:3 | -3 | 0 |
| 15 | CF Montreal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:5 | -5 | 0 |
MLS Outrights
1. Inter Miami: 5.5 (13.28%)
2. Los Angeles FC: 6 (12.17%)
3. Vancouver Whitecaps: 10 (7.3%)
4. San Diego FC: 13 (5.62%)
5. Cincinnati: 15 (4.87%)
6. New York City: 17 (4.3%)
7. Philadelphia Union: 17 (4.3%)
8. Los Angeles Galaxy: 17 (4.3%)
9. Columbus Crew: 19 (3.84%)
10. Seattle Sounders: 19 (3.84%)
11. Nashville SC: 23 (3.18%)
12. New York Red Bulls: 26 (2.81%)
13. Orlando City: 29 (2.52%)
14. Charlotte FC: 34 (2.15%)
15. Chicago Fire: 34 (2.15%)
16. Minnesota United: 34 (2.15%)
17. Charlotte Eagles: 34 (2.15%)
18. Houston Dynamo: 41 (1.78%)
19. Portland Timbers: 41 (1.78%)
20. Real Salt Lake: 41 (1.78%)
21. FC Dallas: 50 (1.46%)
22. Colorado Rapids: 50 (1.46%)
23. Atlanta United: 50 (1.46%)
24. Toronto FC: 50 (1.46%)
25. San Jose Earthquakes: 50 (1.46%)
26. Austin: 50 (1.46%)
27. DC United: 65 (1.12%)
28. St. Louis City: 65 (1.12%)
29. CF Montreal: 80 (0.91%)
30. Sporting Kansas City: 80 (0.91%)
31. New England Revolution: 80 (0.91%)
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