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As Sporting Kansas City prepares to host St. Louis City SC on August 19, 2026, the match promises an intriguing clash between two teams with differing recent performances. Sporting Kansas City arrives at this encounter having won only 1 of their last 4 matches, indicating a struggle to maintain consistency. Their tactical approach will need to adapt, particularly in converting chances and strengthening their defensive line, as they aim to regain form on home soil.
In contrast, St. Louis City SC is currently enjoying a strong run, securing victories in 3 of their last 4 matches. Their recent success can be attributed to an effective offensive strategy that capitalizes on quick transitions and pressing high up the pitch, which has allowed them to dominate games and create scoring opportunities.
Bookmakers favor St. Louis City SC with odds of 1.97 for an away win compared to Sporting Kansas City’s 3.24 as the home team. The predicted scoreline of 1:2 reflects St. Louis’s upward trajectory against Kansas City’s recent form challenges.
Ultimately, while St. Louis’s momentum could deliver a critical away victory, the unpredictable nature of derby matches always leaves room for surprises, making this a key fixture for both sides.
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| Kansas City 29.4% |
Draw 24% |
St. Louis City 46.7% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1
Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.10 | 3.90 | 2.00 | ||
| 3.25 | 3.85 | 2.02 | ||
| 3.23 | 4.33 | 2.04 | ||
| 3.11 | 3.81 | 2.11 | ||
| 3.25 | 3.85 | 1.96 |
Latest Results
| 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 23.05.26 Sporting Kansas City – New York Red Bulls – 1:2 |
01.08.26 St. Louis City SC – Real Salt Lake – 1:1 25.07.26 St. Louis City SC – Colorado Rapids – 1:0 22.07.26 Los Angeles Galaxy – St. Louis City SC – 1:3 16.07.26 St. Louis City SC – Sporting Kansas City – 3:2 23.05.26 St. Louis City SC – Austin FC – 3:0 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 16.07.26 St. Louis City SC – Sporting Kansas City – 3:2 14.05.25 St. Louis City SC – Sporting Kansas City – 2:2 05.04.25 Sporting Kansas City – St. Louis City SC – 2:0 28.09.24 St. Louis City SC – Sporting Kansas City – 3:1 20.07.24 Sporting Kansas City – St. Louis City SC – 1:1 |
Standings
Main
Western Conference
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 17 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 38:17 | 21 | 34 |
| 2 | Los Angeles FC | 19 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 35:19 | 16 | 34 |
| 3 | San Jose Earthquakes | 18 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 37:24 | 13 | 33 |
| 4 | Houston Dynamo | 18 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 27:24 | 3 | 32 |
| 5 | Real Salt Lake | 17 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 29:25 | 4 | 27 |
| 6 | FC Dallas | 18 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 32:25 | 7 | 27 |
| 7 | St. Louis City | 18 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 24:24 | 0 | 26 |
| 8 | Portland Timbers | 18 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 33:33 | 0 | 24 |
| 9 | Seattle Sounders | 17 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 20:22 | -2 | 24 |
| 10 | Minnesota United | 18 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 20:25 | -5 | 24 |
| 11 | Colorado Rapids | 18 | 7 | 1 | 10 | 27:25 | 2 | 22 |
| 12 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 19 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 24:29 | -5 | 22 |
| 13 | San Diego FC | 18 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 32:29 | 3 | 21 |
| 14 | Austin FC | 18 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 22:36 | -14 | 17 |
| 15 | Sporting Kansas City | 18 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 18:46 | -28 | 14 |
Eastern Conference
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Nashville SC | 18 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 35:14 | 21 | 40 |
| 2 | Inter Miami | 18 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 45:32 | 13 | 38 |
| 3 | New England Revolution | 18 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 28:23 | 5 | 30 |
| 4 | Chicago Fire | 17 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 32:23 | 9 | 29 |
| 5 | New York City | 18 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 31:24 | 7 | 26 |
| 6 | FC Cincinnati | 18 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 45:44 | 1 | 26 |
| 7 | Charlotte | 18 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 29:27 | 2 | 25 |
| 8 | New York Red Bulls | 18 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 29:39 | -10 | 25 |
| 9 | DC United | 18 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 26:29 | -3 | 23 |
| 10 | Orlando City | 18 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 30:47 | -17 | 20 |
| 11 | Columbus Crew | 18 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 26:28 | -2 | 20 |
| 12 | Toronto FC | 18 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 24:32 | -8 | 17 |
| 13 | Philadelphia Union | 18 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 25:33 | -8 | 16 |
| 14 | CF Montreal | 18 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 24:35 | -11 | 16 |
| 15 | Atlanta Utd | 18 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 19:33 | -14 | 12 |
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