K. Shelton
Pre-game odds
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odds |
2.20
|
3.50
|
3.20
|
| Prob. |
45.5%
|
28.6%
|
31.2%
|
Key points
• Sporting Kansas City's recent form is inconsistent, alternating wins and losses.
• They are struggling in the league, currently in 14th position with 11 points from 14 games.
• Sporting Kansas City's matches are high-scoring, with a vulnerability in defense, conceding an average of 1.5 goals per game.
• Vancouver Whitecaps are also struggling, having lost four of their last six matches.
• Whitecaps have a poor scoring record, averaging just 0.67 goals per game.
• In head-to-head statistics, Sporting Kansas City has won 8 matches, Vancouver Whitecaps have won 7, with 3 draws.
Current streaks
Sporting Kansas City
0
1
1
0
0
1
Vancouver Whitecaps
0
5
2
0
0
6
Recent form
Sporting Kansas City
Sporting Kansas City's recent form has been inconsistent, with a pattern of alternating wins and losses in their last six matches. They are currently struggling in the league, sitting in 14th position with just 11 points from 14 games. Despite their poor league performance, Sporting Kansas City has found some success in the US Open Cup, securing a convincing 4-0 victory against FC Tulsa. However, their league matches have been characterized by high-scoring affairs, with five out of six games featuring over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring in 67% of those matches. The team's defensive vulnerabilities have been exposed, conceding an average of 1.5 goals per game, while their attacking prowess has been evident, scoring an average of 1.67 goals per game.
Vancouver Whitecaps
Vancouver Whitecaps are currently struggling in their recent form, having lost four of their last six matches across all competitions. They are in a poor run, losing their last three consecutive games, including a disappointing 1-0 defeat to Cavalry FC in the Canadian Championship. The Whitecaps have struggled to find the back of the net consistently, scoring only four goals in their last six matches, averaging just 0.67 goals per game. Their defensive record is also a concern, conceding nine goals in the same period, with an average of 1.5 goals conceded per game. The 3-0 loss against Los Angeles FC stands out as a particularly heavy defeat during this challenging spell for the Vancouver side.
Sporting Kansas City
LWLLWL
W2 D0 L4
10
1.7
9
1.5
+1
1
3.17
67%
17%
83%
Vancouver Whitecaps
WLLDLL
W1 D1 L4
4
0.7
9
1.5
-5
0
2.17
50%
50%
50%
Recent home/away form
Sporting Kansas City
Sporting Kansas City's recent home form has been inconsistent, with a mix of losses, draws, and a solitary win in their last six matches at Children's Mercy Park. They are currently struggling in the league, sitting in 14th position with just 11 points from 14 games. The team has been involved in several high-scoring affairs, with all six of their previous home matches featuring over 2.5 goals and both teams finding the back of the net in 83% of those games. The most notable result during this period was a resounding 4-0 victory over FC Tulsa in the US Open Cup, which stands out as their only clean sheet and win in the last six home fixtures.
Vancouver Whitecaps
The Vancouver Whitecaps have had a mixed run of form in their recent away games, with no clear streaks of wins or losses. However, they did suffer back-to-back defeats against Colorado Rapids and Los Angeles FC, with the latter being a particularly high-scoring game where they lost 3-0. On a positive note, the Whitecaps managed to secure a 2-1 victory against Cavalry FC in the Canadian Championship, showing their ability to compete in different competitions. Their away games have generally been low-scoring affairs, with 67% of the matches featuring under 2.5 goals, and they have only kept one clean sheet in their last six away fixtures.
Sporting Kansas City
LDLDLW
W1 D2 L3
15
2.5
14
2.3
+1
1
4.83
83%
0%
100%
Vancouver Whitecaps
WDWLLD
W2 D2 L2
6
1
7
1.2
-1
1
2.17
50%
67%
33%
Head-to-head
Based on the provided search results, here are the head-to-head statistics between Sporting Kansas City and Vancouver Whitecaps as of the current date, May 27, 2024:
- Total matches played: 18
- Sporting Kansas City wins: 8
- Draws: 3
- Vancouver Whitecaps wins: 7
- Goals scored by Sporting Kansas City: 31
- Goals scored by Vancouver Whitecaps: 17
- Yellow cards for Sporting Kansas City: 23
- Yellow cards for Vancouver Whitecaps: 28
- Red cards for Sporting Kansas City: 1
- Red cards for Vancouver Whitecaps: 2
These statistics are consistent across the sources. Please note that the data provided is up to the current date, May 27, 2024, and may not include any matches played after this date.
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