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On August 23, 2026, Atlanta United will host Sporting Kansas City in a crucial MLS showdown at their home ground. Both teams enter this match with similar recent form, having each secured only one victory in their last five outings. This lack of momentum may play a pivotal role as both clubs seek to re-establish their competitive edge.
Atlanta United has shown flashes of potential but struggles with consistency, evidenced by their mixed results recently. Their attacking prowess, led by effective width and quick transitions, can pose a significant threat to opponents. However, their defensive unit has been vulnerable at times, which could be exploited by Sporting Kansas City.
Sporting Kansas City, on the other hand, also battles with inconsistency but boasts a solid tactical structure that emphasizes disciplined defending and counter-attacking opportunities. While their offensive phase has yet to find its rhythm, they possess the capability to capitalize on any defensive lapses from Atlanta.
Bookmakers favor Atlanta United with odds at 1.7 for a home win, suggesting a 49.8% probability of victory according to predictive models. With both teams eager to break their poor run, this matchup promises a tightly contested affair, leaving the outcome uncertain.
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| Atlanta 54.8% |
Draw 23.2% |
Kansas City 22% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 2:1
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.71 | 4.00 | 4.20 | |
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1.70 | 3.95 | 4.35 | |
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1.77 | 4.16 | 4.47 | Watch and Bet |
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1.76 | 4.27 | 3.93 | |
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1.68 | 4.00 | 4.30 |
Latest Results
| 15.08.26 Atlanta United – New York Red Bulls – 2:1 01.08.26 Philadelphia Union – Atlanta United – 3:2 25.07.26 New England Revolution – Atlanta United – 4:1 22.07.26 Charlotte FC – Atlanta United – 2:2 17.07.26 Nashville SC – Atlanta United – 1:0 |
15.08.26 Colorado Rapids – Sporting Kansas City – 2:0 01.08.26 Sporting Kansas City – Houston Dynamo – 0:2 25.07.26 Los Angeles FC – Sporting Kansas City – 4:0 22.07.26 Sporting Kansas City – Minnesota United – 2:1 16.07.26 St. Louis City SC – Sporting Kansas City – 3:2 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 27.02.22 Atlanta United – Sporting Kansas City – 3:1 05.05.19 Sporting Kansas City – Atlanta United – 0:3 09.05.18 Atlanta United – Sporting Kansas City – 0:2 06.08.17 Sporting Kansas City – Atlanta United – 1:1 |
Standings
Main
Western Conference
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 18 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 40:17 | 23 | 37 |
| 2 | Houston Dynamo | 19 | 11 | 2 | 6 | 28:24 | 4 | 35 |
| 3 | Los Angeles FC | 20 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 35:20 | 15 | 34 |
| 4 | San Jose Earthquakes | 19 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 38:27 | 11 | 33 |
| 5 | FC Dallas | 19 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 34:26 | 8 | 30 |
| 6 | St. Louis City | 19 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 27:25 | 2 | 29 |
| 7 | Real Salt Lake | 18 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 30:26 | 4 | 28 |
| 8 | Colorado Rapids | 19 | 8 | 1 | 10 | 29:25 | 4 | 25 |
| 9 | Minnesota United | 19 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 21:26 | -5 | 25 |
| 10 | Portland Timbers | 19 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 34:35 | -1 | 24 |
| 11 | Seattle Sounders | 18 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 20:24 | -4 | 24 |
| 12 | San Diego FC | 19 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 33:29 | 4 | 24 |
| 13 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 20 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 24:30 | -6 | 22 |
| 14 | Austin FC | 19 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 23:38 | -15 | 17 |
| 15 | Sporting Kansas City | 19 | 4 | 2 | 13 | 18:48 | -30 | 14 |
Eastern Conference
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Nashville SC | 19 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 39:15 | 24 | 43 |
| 2 | Inter Miami | 19 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 46:36 | 10 | 38 |
| 3 | Chicago Fire | 18 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 34:24 | 10 | 32 |
| 4 | New England Revolution | 19 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 29:25 | 4 | 30 |
| 5 | Charlotte | 19 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 32:28 | 4 | 28 |
| 6 | FC Cincinnati | 19 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 46:45 | 1 | 27 |
| 7 | New York City | 19 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 33:27 | 6 | 26 |
| 8 | New York Red Bulls | 19 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 30:41 | -11 | 25 |
| 9 | DC United | 19 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 27:30 | -3 | 24 |
| 10 | Orlando City | 19 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 31:48 | -17 | 21 |
| 11 | Columbus Crew | 19 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 27:31 | -4 | 20 |
| 12 | Toronto FC | 19 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 26:33 | -7 | 20 |
| 13 | Philadelphia Union | 19 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 28:35 | -7 | 19 |
| 14 | CF Montreal | 19 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 25:36 | -11 | 17 |
| 15 | Atlanta Utd | 19 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 21:34 | -13 | 15 |
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