Minnesota United vs Sporting KC Prediction and Betting Tips
MLS · Thursday 29 October 2026 · 00:30 UTC · Allianz Field, Saint Paul · updated 2026-10-25
Minnesota United welcome Sporting KC to Allianz Field in Saint Paul in MLS action on Thursday 29 October 2026, kick-off 00:30 UTC.
Minnesota United have played 31 matches in MLS this season, scoring 1.5 and conceding 1.8 goals a game and winning 26% of them. At home they average 1.3 goals scored and 1.3 conceded over 15 matches, with a 38% win rate. Sporting KC have played 31 matches in MLS this season, scoring 1.2 and conceding 2.5 goals a game and winning 19% of them. Away from home they average 0.9 goals scored and 2.9 conceded over 15 matches, with a 50% win rate.
On Moneyball's model, from this season's numbers, Minnesota United are clear favourites at 62%, with the draw at 20% and Sporting KC at 18%.
Moneyball's estimate
- Expected goals: Minnesota United 2.31, Sporting KC 1.19.
- Over 2.5 goals: 68% · both teams to score: 63%.
- Most likely score: 2–1 (10%).
From each side's goals and expected goals this season (Sportmonks), pulled toward the league average while a side has played few matches (31 and 31 so far), through a Dixon-Coles score model. No bookmaker prices are in it; once the odds are out, the full model in the app reads them too.
Minnesota United: form and key numbers
In style Minnesota United are happy without the ball, press high, cross a lot.
- Expected goals: 1.73 a match created, 1.69 conceded (goals minus xG: -6.6).
- Shots: 14.0 a match, 5.0 on target.
- Possession: 45.7% on average.
- Clean sheets: 19% of matches (67% at home).
- Both teams scored in 71% of their matches.
- Corners: 5.3 a match.
- Discipline: 1.9 yellow cards a match, 1.0 reds.
- Average Sportmonks player rating: 6.81.
Sporting KC: form and key numbers
In style Sporting KC are happy without the ball.
- Expected goals: 1.18 a match created, 1.83 conceded (goals minus xG: +0.3).
- Shots: 11.1 a match, 4.2 on target.
- Possession: 44.8% on average.
- Clean sheets: 3% of matches (100% away).
- Both teams scored in 65% of their matches.
- Corners: 4.0 a match.
- Discipline: 1.8 yellow cards a match, 3.0 reds.
- Average Sportmonks player rating: 6.69.
Minnesota United vs Sporting KC: season averages side by side
| Minnesota United | Per match this season | Sporting KC |
|---|---|---|
| 31 | Matches | 31 |
| 1.5 | Goals scored | 1.2 |
| 1.8 | Goals conceded | 2.5 |
| 1.73 | Expected goals (xG) | 1.18 |
| 1.69 | xG conceded | 1.83 |
| 14.0 | Shots | 11.1 |
| 5.0 | On target | 4.2 |
| 45.7 | Possession % | 44.8 |
| 19% | Clean sheets % | 3% |
| 71% | Both teams scored % | 65% |
| 5.3 | Corners | 4.0 |
| 1.9 | Yellow cards | 1.8 |
| 6.81 | Average rating | 6.69 |
Players to watch
Minnesota United
- Joaquín Pereyra CMF · Playmaker · Moneyball Score 37 · Creator, Chance creator (top 2% of his position)
- Carlos Harvey DMF · Anchor · Moneyball Score 31 · Hard to dribble past, Blocks shots (top 21% of his position)
Sporting KC
- Manu García AMF · Creator · Moneyball Score 36 · Through-ball threat, Big-chance creator (top 1% of his position)
- André Luiz RWF · Inside forward · Moneyball Score 36 · High shot volume, Gets into scoring positions (top 15% of his position)
Scouting spotlight: Kelvin Yeboah
Kelvin Yeboah, 26 · Minnesota United · CF · Poacher · Moneyball Score 38
Kelvin Yeboah, 26, plays as a centre-forward for Minnesota United in the MLS. Strongest for his role in shot quality (xG per shot) and expected goals. Weakest in key passes. Moneyball Scout, the engine behind our Scouting Players Research, rates him against every centre-forward in Europe's top five leagues - and this is what he does better than almost all of them.
Percentile against his position on each figure: 50 is the average centre-forward, 90 the top tenth.
Positions he can play
- ST · Centre-forward Natural, 38
- SS · Second striker Accomplished, 35
Where he is strongest
| Figure | His number | Better than |
|---|---|---|
| Shot quality (xG per shot) | 0.21 xG/shot | 95% |
| Expected goals | 0.67 / 90 | 71% |
| Shots on target | 43% | 52% |
| Goals | 0.55 / 90 | 48% |
| Aerial duels won | 1.89 / 90 | 28% |
Roles he suits
- ★★★★ Shadow striker Second striker
- ★★★½ Poacher Centre-forward
- ★★ Complete forward Centre-forward
Scout's notes: Takes high-quality shots.
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Minnesota United vs Sporting KC prediction
Minnesota United should have more of the ball; Minnesota United work the ball wide and cross. Moneyball's model expects about 3.5 goals - 2.31 for Minnesota United and 1.19 for Sporting KC - with over 2.5 goals at 68% and both teams scoring at 63%. Minnesota United have the stronger numbers, and we expect them to make home advantage count.
Prediction: Minnesota United 2-1 Sporting KC
Minnesota United vs Sporting KC betting tips
- Tip 1: Minnesota United to win 62% on Moneyball's model, from this season's numbers
- Tip 2: Over 2.5 goals 68% by the model, 3.50 goals expected
- Tip 3: Both teams to score: yes 63% by the model
- Tip 4: Over 3.5 cards the two sides average 7.7 cards a match between them
- Tip 5: Over 8.5 corners 9.4 corners a match between them
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Minnesota United vs Sporting KC: questions and answers
When is Minnesota United vs Sporting KC?
Minnesota United vs Sporting KC is on Thursday 29 October 2026, kick-off 00:30 UTC, in MLS.
Where is Minnesota United vs Sporting KC played?
At Allianz Field, Saint Paul, Minnesota United's home ground.
Who will win Minnesota United vs Sporting KC?
Minnesota United are the favourites: Minnesota United 62%, draw 20%, Sporting KC 18%. Our prediction is Minnesota United 2-1 Sporting KC.
Who is the player to watch in Minnesota United vs Sporting KC?
Kelvin Yeboah of Minnesota United: a poacher with a Moneyball Score of 38 against every centre-forward in Europe's top five leagues.
How many goals will there be in Minnesota United vs Sporting KC?
Moneyball's model expects about 3.5 goals, with over 2.5 goals at 68%.
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