New York Mets vs Kansas City Royals predictions, Jul 09, 2026

Jul 08, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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NY Mets

Kansas City Royals

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As the New York Mets prepare to host the Kansas City Royals on July 9, 2026, both teams come into this matchup with contrasting recent forms. The Mets have recorded two victories in their last five games, signaling a struggling offense that has been inconsistent throughout the season. In contrast, the Royals have found a slight edge, winning three of their last five matches, showcasing improved batting and a solid bullpen.

Bookmakers currently list the odds at 1.7 for a home win and 2.23 for an away victory, reflecting the Mets’ status as favorites. Our model predicts a 57.1% chance of a Mets win against a 42.9% chance for the Royals, underlining the competitive nature of this fixture. The predicted final score of 5-3 for the Mets suggests a potential high-scoring encounter, which could hinge on the performance of their lineup against the Royals’ pitching strategy.

With the Mets looking to leverage home advantage and the Royals riding momentum, the game promises to be tightly contested. As both teams aim for critical victories, it is important for bettors to consider recent trends while acknowledging that outcomes in baseball can be unpredictable.

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NY Mets
57%		 Kansas City
43%

Prediction (the most likely score): 6:6

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Betting Odds

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betsson 1.68 2.19
MarathonBet 1.72 2.27
WilliamHill 1.67 2.20
Best for US Customers 1.66 2.23

Latest Results

07.07.26 New York Mets – Kansas City Royals – 12:16
06.07.26 Atlanta Braves – New York Mets – 6:7
05.07.26 Atlanta Braves – New York Mets – 9:10
04.07.26 Atlanta Braves – New York Mets – 14:3
03.07.26 Atlanta Braves – New York Mets – 5:3		 07.07.26 New York Mets – Kansas City Royals – 12:16
06.07.26 Kansas City Royals – Philadelphia Phillies – 15:1
05.07.26 Kansas City Royals – Philadelphia Phillies – 5:2
04.07.26 Kansas City Royals – Philadelphia Phillies – 1:6
02.07.26 Kansas City Royals – Tampa Bay Rays – 2:5

Facts

  • In this match, only outsiders will meet (ranked 14 and 14).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, NY Mets won 3.
  • Each of the teams is struggling with stability in their game.
  • Recently, NY Mets has had a series of away games.
  • Recently, Kansas City has had a series of home games.
  • The chances of victory for both teams are nearly identical in this match.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, NY Mets won 10 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 10 matches, and goals 89:89. (average 4.5:4.5).
  • Including home matches between the teams, NY Mets won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 47:48. (average 5.2:5.3).

    Latest Head To Head

    07.07.26 New York Mets – Kansas City Royals – 12:16
    13.07.25 Kansas City Royals – New York Mets – 3:2
    12.07.25 Kansas City Royals – New York Mets – 1:3
    11.07.25 Kansas City Royals – New York Mets – 3:8
    14.04.24 New York Mets – Kansas City Royals – 2:1

    Standings

    Main

    American League

    Pl W L PCT
    1 Tampa Bay Rays 89 53 36 403:370 0.596
    2 New York Yankees 91 50 41 436:356 0.549
    3 Chicago White Sox 90 47 43 429:410 0.522
    4 Cleveland Guardians 92 47 45 363:374 0.511
    5 Seattle Mariners 92 47 45 377:351 0.511
    6 Texas Rangers 91 46 45 375:378 0.505
    7 Minnesota Twins 92 45 47 451:466 0.489
    8 Houston Astros 94 46 48 430:472 0.489
    9 Toronto Blue Jays 92 43 49 366:411 0.467
    10 Boston Red Sox 89 41 48 365:353 0.461
    11 Baltimore Orioles 92 42 50 418:449 0.457
    12 Detroit Tigers 91 41 50 385:370 0.451
    13 Athletics 91 41 50 418:494 0.451
    14 Kansas City Royals 92 38 54 400:467 0.413
    15 Los Angeles Angels 92 36 56 402:465 0.391

    National League

    Pl W L PCT
    1 Los Angeles Dodgers 93 60 33 494:331 0.645
    2 Milwaukee Brewers 91 58 33 467:330 0.637
    3 Atlanta Braves 90 52 38 441:354 0.578
    4 Chicago Cubs 91 51 40 460:411 0.560
    5 Philadelphia Phillies 92 51 41 407:411 0.554
    6 Miami Marlins 92 50 42 424:399 0.543
    7 St.Louis Cardinals 90 47 43 411:408 0.522
    8 Pittsburgh Pirates 92 47 45 487:446 0.511
    9 Washington Nationals 93 47 46 500:493 0.505
    10 Arizona Diamondbacks 91 45 46 386:410 0.495
    11 San Diego Padres 91 45 46 352:399 0.495
    12 Cincinnati Reds 90 41 49 373:436 0.456
    13 San Francisco Giants 91 38 53 377:440 0.418
    14 New York Mets 92 38 54 381:445 0.413
    15 Colorado Rockies 93 38 55 454:533 0.409

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