Sporting Kansas City vs Minnesota United predictions, Jul 22, 2026

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On July 22, 2026, Sporting Kansas City will host Minnesota United in what promises to be a compelling matchup in Major League Soccer. Both teams are entering this contest looking to bounce back from recent struggles, as they come in off losses, with Sporting Kansas City having won none of their last match and Minnesota United facing the same fate.

Sporting Kansas City’s recent form indicates a need to improve their defensive organization. With their last outing revealing vulnerabilities in the backline, they will need to tighten up to contain Minnesota’s attacking threats. Conversely, Minnesota United will be seeking to capitalize on Kansas City’s defensive weaknesses, while also addressing their own issues in front of goal.

The bookmakers have installed Sporting Kansas City as the underdogs at odds of 3.25, while Minnesota United is favored at 2.01, pointing to a belief that the away side may have an advantage. However, home-field advantage could play a crucial role, as Kansas City tends to perform better on familiar territory.

In summary, both teams are searching for form and will be keen to secure points. This match could be tightly contested, with both sides having a mix of strengths and vulnerabilities. As such, fans can anticipate an engaging and unpredictable affair.

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Kansas City 27.4%

Draw 24.6%

Minnesota 48%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:2

Outrights of MLS Minnesota United: 1.98% Sporting Kansas City: 0.48%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	3.40	3.80	1.93
	3.55	3.70	1.98
	3.58	3.87	2.03	Watch and Bet
	3.25	3.97	2.01
	3.40	3.85	1.91

Latest Results

23.05.26 Sporting Kansas City – New York Red Bulls – 1:2 16.05.26 Austin FC – Sporting Kansas City – 1:2 13.05.26 Sporting Kansas City – Los Angeles Galaxy – 3:1 09.05.26 Portland Timbers – Sporting Kansas City – 6:0 02.05.26 Sporting Kansas City – Seattle Sounders FC – 1:1

23.05.26 Minnesota United – Real Salt Lake – 1:1 16.05.26 New England Revolution – Minnesota United – 2:1 13.05.26 Minnesota United – Colorado Rapids – 0:1 10.05.26 Minnesota United – Austin FC – 2:2 02.05.26 Columbus Crew – Minnesota United – 2:3

Facts

A mid-table team and an outsider will play in this match (ranked 15 and 8 in the zone Promotion ~ MLS (Play Offs: 1/16~finals)).

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Kansas City won 0.

Minnesota is expected to have a slight advantage in this match.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Kansas City won 8 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 9 matches, and goals 27:29. (average 1.4:1.5).

Including home matches between the teams, Kansas City won 6 matches, drew 1 match, lost 4 matches, and goals 19:15. (average 1.7:1.4).

Latest Head To Head

07.02.26 Sporting Kansas City – Minnesota United – 0:3 04.10.25 Minnesota United – Sporting Kansas City – 3:0 15.03.25 Sporting Kansas City – Minnesota United – 3:3 21.09.24 Sporting Kansas City – Minnesota United – 0:2 01.06.24 Minnesota United – Sporting Kansas City – 3:1

Standings

Main

Western Conference

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	Vancouver Whitecaps	14	10	2	2	34:12	22	32
2	San Jose Earthquakes	15	10	2	3	34:15	19	32
3	Real Salt Lake	14	8	2	4	26:19	7	26
4	FC Dallas	15	7	4	4	30:22	8	25
5	Los Angeles FC	15	7	3	5	24:17	7	24
6	Seattle Sounders	13	7	3	3	17:11	6	24
7	Houston Dynamo	14	7	1	6	19:23	-4	22
8	Minnesota United	15	6	4	5	18:22	-4	22
9	Los Angeles Galaxy	15	5	5	5	22:22	0	20
10	San Diego FC	15	4	5	6	30:27	3	17
11	Colorado Rapids	15	5	1	9	25:24	1	16
12	St. Louis City	14	4	4	6	16:20	-4	16
13	Portland Timbers	14	4	2	8	22:28	-6	14
14	Austin FC	15	3	5	7	19:31	-12	14
15	Sporting Kansas City	14	3	2	9	14:36	-22	11

Eastern Conference

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	Nashville SC	14	10	3	1	31:11	20	33
2	Inter Miami	15	9	4	2	39:28	11	31
3	Chicago Fire	14	8	2	4	27:16	11	26
4	New England Revolution	14	8	1	5	22:18	4	25
5	New York Red Bulls	15	6	4	5	25:32	-7	22
6	Charlotte	15	6	3	6	24:23	1	21
7	FC Cincinnati	15	5	5	5	36:37	-1	20
8	New York City	15	5	4	6	25:21	4	19
9	DC United	15	4	6	5	21:25	-4	18
10	Columbus Crew	15	4	4	7	21:23	-2	16
11	CF Montreal	14	4	2	8	22:31	-9	14
12	Orlando City	15	4	2	9	23:44	-21	14
13	Toronto FC	14	3	5	6	22:29	-7	14
14	Atlanta Utd	14	3	2	9	14:23	-9	11
15	Philadelphia Union	15	1	4	10	18:30	-12	7

MLS Outrights

1. Inter Miami: 4.14 (17.29%)

2. Vancouver Whitecaps: 7 (10.22%)

3. Nashville SC: 10.16 (7.04%)

4. Los Angeles FC: 10.16 (7.04%)

5. FC Cincinnati: 15 (4.77%)

6. Cincinnati: 15 (4.77%)

7. San Jose Earthquakes: 19.8 (3.61%)

8. San Diego FC: 20.2 (3.54%)

9. Chicago Fire: 20.2 (3.54%)

10. Seattle Sounders: 20.2 (3.54%)

11. New York City: 25.2 (2.84%)

12. New York Red Bulls: 25.2 (2.84%)

13. Real Salt Lake: 25.2 (2.84%)

14. Houston Dynamo: 34.8 (2.06%)

15. Los Angeles Galaxy: 34.8 (2.06%)

16. Charlottenlund: 35 (2.04%)

17. Charlotte Eagles: 35 (2.04%)

18. Minnesota United: 36.2 (1.98%)

19. New England Revolution: 36.2 (1.98%)

20. Charlotte FC: 37 (1.93%)

21. FC Dallas: 50.2 (1.43%)

22. Toronto: 51 (1.4%)

23. DC United: 65.4 (1.09%)

24. Columbus Crew: 80.2 (0.89%)

25. Orlando City: 80.2 (0.89%)

26. Austin: 100 (0.72%)

27. Colorado Rapids: 100.2 (0.71%)

28. Atlanta United: 100.2 (0.71%)

29. Toronto FC: 100.2 (0.71%)

30. St. Louis City: 100.2 (0.71%)

31. Portland Timbers: 110.2 (0.65%)

32. CF Montreal: 110.2 (0.65%)

33. Philadelphia Union: 120.2 (0.6%)

34. Sporting Kansas City: 150.2 (0.48%)

35. Austin FC: 201 (0.36%)

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