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

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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
	1.52	4.25	6.4
	1.53	4.73	6.03	Watch and Bet
	1.5	4.2	5.5
	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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