Sporting Kansas City vs New York Red Bulls predictions, May 23, 2026

May 17, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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Sporting Kansas City

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As Sporting Kansas City prepares to host New York Red Bulls on May 23, 2026, fans can anticipate an intriguing clash in Major League Soccer. Both teams arrive with similar recent forms, each securing two wins from their last five outings. Sporting Kansas City has shown glimpses of resilience, but inconsistency in their performances could be a potential challenge. They will need to leverage their home advantage and capitalize on opportunities to secure a much-needed win.

On the other hand, New York Red Bulls have also displayed fluctuating form, with their attacking prowess often posing problems for defenses. With odds set at 3.01 for a home win and 2.07 for an away victory, the bookmakers favor the visitors slightly, indicating confidence in their current momentum.

Statistical models predict a 30.9% chance of a Sporting Kansas City victory, while the probability of a New York Red Bulls win stands at 46.5%. Factors such as tactical setups, previous encounters, and the ability to manage pressure during crucial moments will ultimately dictate the outcome. As both teams strive for vital points, this match promises to be a competitive affair where any result remains possible.

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Kansas City
31.4%		 Draw
23.1%		 NY Red Bulls
45.5%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
bet_at_home 3.02 4.17 2.08
betsson 3.05 4.15 2.08
MarathonBet 3.08 4.26 2.12 Watch Watch and Bet
WilliamHill 2.9 3.9 2.05
Pinnacle 3.01 4.13 2.07

Latest Results

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
25.04.26 Chicago Fire – Sporting Kansas City – 5:0		 16.05.26 New York Red Bulls – New York City FC – 1:1
13.05.26 New York Red Bulls – Columbus Crew – 3:2
09.05.26 Chicago Fire – New York Red Bulls – 1:3
02.05.26 New York Red Bulls – FC Dallas – 0:2
29.04.26 New York Red Bulls – New York City FC – 1:3

Facts

  • The game between a mid-table team and the outsider (ranked 15 and 6 in the zone Promotion ~ MLS (Play Offs: 1/8~finals)).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Kansas City won 1.
  • Both teams have been playing unpredictably.
  • Recently, NY Red Bulls has had a series of home games.
  • NY Red Bulls will hold a modest advantage in this match.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Kansas City won 7 matches, drew 6 matches, lost 7 matches, and goals 27:23. (average 1.4:1.2).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Kansas City won 2 matches, drew 4 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 11:12. (average 1.2:1.3).

    Latest Head To Head

    07.09.24 New York Red Bulls – Sporting Kansas City – 1:1
    03.07.22 Sporting Kansas City – New York Red Bulls – 0:1
    17.04.21 New York Red Bulls – Sporting Kansas City – 1:2
    22.02.20 New York Red Bulls – Sporting Kansas City – 2:1
    14.04.19 Sporting Kansas City – New York Red Bulls – 2:2

    Standings

    Main

    Western Conference

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Vancouver Whitecaps 13 9 2 2 30:10 20 29
    2 San Jose Earthquakes 14 9 2 3 31:14 17 29
    3 Real Salt Lake 13 8 1 4 25:18 7 25
    4 Seattle Sounders 12 7 3 2 17:10 7 24
    5 FC Dallas 14 6 4 4 28:21 7 22
    6 Houston Dynamo 13 7 0 6 18:22 -4 21
    7 Los Angeles FC 13 6 3 4 21:14 7 21
    8 Minnesota United 14 6 3 5 17:21 -4 21
    9 Los Angeles Galaxy 14 5 4 5 21:21 0 19
    10 San Diego FC 14 4 5 5 28:23 5 17
    11 Colorado Rapids 14 5 1 8 24:22 2 16
    12 Portland Timbers 12 4 2 6 21:23 -2 14
    13 Austin FC 14 3 5 6 19:28 -9 14
    14 St. Louis City 13 3 4 6 13:20 -7 13
    15 Sporting Kansas City 13 3 2 8 13:34 -21 11

    Eastern Conference

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Nashville SC 12 8 3 1 26:8 18 27
    2 New England Revolution 13 8 1 4 22:17 5 25
    3 Inter Miami 13 7 4 2 31:24 7 25
    4 Chicago Fire 13 7 2 4 25:15 10 23
    5 New York City 14 5 4 5 24:19 5 19
    6 New York Red Bulls 14 5 4 5 23:31 -8 19
    7 Charlotte 14 5 3 6 23:23 0 18
    8 DC United 14 4 5 5 17:21 -4 17
    9 FC Cincinnati 14 4 5 5 30:35 -5 17
    10 Orlando City 14 4 2 8 21:38 -17 14
    11 Toronto FC 13 3 5 5 21:27 -6 14
    12 CF Montreal 13 4 1 8 18:27 -9 13
    13 Columbus Crew 14 3 4 7 19:23 -4 13
    14 Atlanta Utd 13 3 2 8 14:21 -7 11
    15 Philadelphia Union 14 1 4 9 14:24 -10 7

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