Austin FC vs Sporting Kansas City predictions, May 16, 2026

May 12, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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Austin

Sporting Kansas City

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As Austin FC prepares to host Sporting Kansas City on May 16, 2026, the match promises to be an engaging contest in Major League Soccer. Austin FC enters this fixture with a mixed bag of results, having secured two victories in their last five outings. Their attacking prowess, along with home advantage, positions them as strong contenders in this matchup.

On the other hand, Sporting Kansas City has struggled significantly, failing to secure a win in their last five matches. This downturn in form could weigh heavily on the team’s confidence, as they seek to rediscover a competitive edge. Their recent performances suggest potential vulnerabilities, both defensively and going forward.

Bookmakers reflect this trend, with odds favoring the home side at 1.49 compared to 5.81 for Sporting Kansas City. The model prediction further underscores Austin’s advantage, projecting a 65.9% probability of a home win. While the statistics lean toward Austin FC, soccer often presents unexpected outcomes. Fans and bettors alike should prepare for a matchup that could defy current expectations.

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Austin
63.2%		 Draw
21.1%		 Kansas City
15.7%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:1

Outrights of MLS Austin FC: 0.69% Sporting Kansas City: 0.47%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
betsson 1.52 4.25 6.4
MarathonBet 1.53 4.73 6.03 Watch Watch and Bet
WilliamHill 1.5 4.2 5.5
Pinnacle 1.48 4.66 5.96

Latest Results

10.05.26 Minnesota United – Austin FC – 2:2
03.05.26 Austin FC – St. Louis City SC – 2:0
25.04.26 Austin FC – Houston Dynamo – 2:0
22.04.26 San Jose Earthquakes – Austin FC – 5:1
18.04.26 Toronto FC – Austin FC – 3:3		 09.05.26 Portland Timbers – Sporting Kansas City – 6:0
02.05.26 Sporting Kansas City – Seattle Sounders FC – 1:1
25.04.26 Chicago Fire – Sporting Kansas City – 5:0
17.04.26 Vancouver Whitecaps – Sporting Kansas City – 3:0
14.04.26 Colorado Springs Switchbacks – Sporting Kansas City – 3:0

Facts

  • This match features a clash between a mid-table team and the outsider (ranked 10 and 15).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Austin won 3.
  • In recent matches, Austin has shown inconsistent form (last 5 games: 2 wins).
  • Kansas City has been on a rough run of results (in the last 5 games, wins – 0).
  • Recently, Kansas City has had a series of away games.
  • In this match, Austin is the obvious favorite.
  • In the last 12 head-to-head matches, Austin won 7 matches, drew 1 match, lost 4 matches, and goals 20:19. (average 1.7:1.6).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Austin won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 13:7. (average 2.6:1.4).

    Latest Head To Head

    14.02.26 Sporting Kansas City – Austin FC – 2:0
    07.09.25 Sporting Kansas City – Austin FC – 1:2
    22.02.25 Austin FC – Sporting Kansas City – 1:0
    29.06.24 Sporting Kansas City – Austin FC – 2:0
    18.05.24 Austin FC – Sporting Kansas City – 3:2

    Standings

    Main

    Western Conference

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 San Jose Earthquakes 12 9 2 1 27:8 19 29
    2 Vancouver Whitecaps 11 8 2 1 27:7 20 26
    3 Los Angeles FC 12 6 3 3 20:12 8 21
    4 Seattle Sounders 10 6 3 1 14:6 8 21
    5 Minnesota United 12 6 3 3 16:18 -2 21
    6 Real Salt Lake 11 6 1 4 20:17 3 19
    7 FC Dallas 12 5 4 3 23:16 7 19
    8 Houston Dynamo 11 6 0 5 17:19 -2 18
    9 Los Angeles Galaxy 12 4 4 4 18:18 0 16
    10 Austin FC 12 3 5 4 18:21 -3 14
    11 Colorado Rapids 12 4 1 7 22:20 2 13
    12 Portland Timbers 11 4 1 6 19:21 -2 13
    13 San Diego FC 12 3 4 5 20:20 0 13
    14 St. Louis City 11 2 3 6 10:18 -8 9
    15 Sporting Kansas City 11 1 2 8 8:32 -24 5

    Eastern Conference

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Nashville SC 11 7 3 1 23:8 15 24
    2 New England Revolution 11 7 1 3 20:13 7 22
    3 Inter Miami 12 6 4 2 26:21 5 22
    4 Chicago Fire 11 5 2 4 20:14 6 17
    5 DC United 12 4 4 4 15:17 -2 16
    6 FC Cincinnati 12 4 4 4 24:27 -3 16
    7 New York City 12 4 3 5 22:18 4 15
    8 Charlotte 12 4 3 5 20:21 -1 15
    9 New York Red Bulls 12 4 3 5 19:28 -9 15
    10 Toronto FC 12 3 5 4 20:24 -4 14
    11 CF Montreal 11 4 0 7 16:23 -7 12
    12 Columbus Crew 12 3 3 6 16:19 -3 12
    13 Atlanta Utd 12 3 1 8 13:20 -7 10
    14 Orlando City 12 3 1 8 16:34 -18 10
    15 Philadelphia Union 12 1 3 8 10:19 -9 6

    MLS Outrights

    1. Inter Miami: 5.03 (13.94%)

    2. Vancouver Whitecaps: 7.07 (9.93%)

    3. Los Angeles FC: 7.73 (9.07%)

    4. Nashville SC: 14.33 (4.9%)

    5. San Jose Earthquakes: 14.67 (4.78%)

    6. FC Cincinnati: 15 (4.68%)

    7. Cincinnati: 15 (4.68%)

    8. San Diego FC: 17 (4.13%)

    9. Seattle Sounders: 17 (4.13%)

    10. New York City: 20.33 (3.45%)

    11. Minnesota United: 25.33 (2.77%)

    12. New England Revolution: 25.33 (2.77%)

    13. Houston Dynamo: 26.17 (2.68%)

    14. Los Angeles Galaxy: 34.67 (2.02%)

    15. Toronto FC: 34.67 (2.02%)

    16. Columbus Crew: 37.5 (1.87%)

    17. New York Red Bulls: 41 (1.71%)

    18. Orlando City: 41 (1.71%)

    19. Real Salt Lake: 41 (1.71%)

    20. Charlotte FC: 41 (1.71%)

    21. Chicago Fire: 41 (1.71%)

    22. Charlottenlund: 41 (1.71%)

    23. Charlotte Eagles: 41 (1.71%)

    24. FC Dallas: 50.33 (1.39%)

    25. DC United: 50.33 (1.39%)

    26. Toronto: 51 (1.38%)

    27. Atlanta United: 80.33 (0.87%)

    28. Austin: 100 (0.7%)

    29. Colorado Rapids: 100.33 (0.7%)

    30. Portland Timbers: 100.33 (0.7%)

    31. Philadelphia Union: 100.33 (0.7%)

    32. Austin FC: 101 (0.69%)

    33. CF Montreal: 117 (0.6%)

    34. St. Louis City: 117 (0.6%)

    35. Sporting Kansas City: 150.33 (0.47%)

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