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Atlanta United vs Sporting Kansas City - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

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MLS Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA
Atlanta United Logo

Atlanta United

2 - 1
FT
Sporting Kansas City Logo

Sporting Kansas City

Our Tip

Match Events

13' Event
Jacob T.
Assist: Almiron M.
22'
Karic E.
24' Event
Picault F.
Assist: Baez E.
Summary Win Prob Goals Form H2H Tactics Players Indices Predictions Timeline Accuracy Compare

AI Match Summary

The MLS game between Atlanta United and Sporting Kansas City finished 2-1, a result that aligned with the model's pre-match lean toward Atlanta United.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

35%
Atlanta United
30%
Draws
35%
Sporting Kansas City
Draw rate projection: 30% Favored: Draw

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

30% / Low Confidence
  • Sporting Kansas City haven't matched Atlanta United's recent run of results.
  • Model gives Atlanta United a 36% chance of winning this.
  • Regular MLS form gives a decent read on both sides.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 98%
Over 1.5 Goals 87.5%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 70%
Over 4.5 Goals 32%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 76.2%
Atlanta United Clean Sheet 15%
Sporting Kansas City Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Atlanta United Sporting Kansas City
Matches Played 27 28
Wins 9 6
Draws 6 3
Losses 12 19
Goals Scored 1.33 1.14
Goals Conceded 1.59 2.43
Expected Goals (xG) 1.75 1.56
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Aug 23, 2026 MLS
Atlanta United vs Sporting Kansas City
2:1
Feb 17, 2024 Club Friendly
Atlanta United vs Sporting Kansas City
1:3
Feb 27, 2022 MLS
Atlanta United vs Sporting Kansas City
3:1
Mar 14, 2020 MLS
Atlanta United vs Sporting Kansas City
0:0
May 6, 2019 MLS
Sporting Kansas City vs Atlanta United
0:3

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Atlanta United Compare

Top Goalscorer Jacob T.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Picault F.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.35
Avg xA / game 0.88

Sporting Kansas City Compare

Top Goalscorer Afrifa S.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.42
Avg xA / game 0.87

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Atlanta United 35 / 100
Sporting Kansas City 33 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Atlanta United Sporting Kansas City

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Draw (X)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Sporting Kansas City's defensive record shows goals conceded in 96% of 28 matches.

Atlanta United found the back of the net in 74% of recent matches (27 games).

Historical meetings average 2.80 goals per match.

Atlanta United has registered 4 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.

Scoring Trends

Atlanta United VS Sporting Kansas City
1.38 Goals Scored 1.75
1.38 Goals Conceded 2.13
75% Over 1.5 100%
63% Over 2.5 75%
38% Over 3.5 38%

Recent Form & Match History

Atlanta United

(Home)
26 Sept
Atlanta United
2 : 2
New York City
20 Sept
Portland Timbers
0 : 1
Atlanta United
12 Sept
DC United
0 : 0
Atlanta United
09 Sept
Atlanta United
2 : 3
Orlando City
05 Sept
Inter Miami
2 : 2
Atlanta United
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Sporting Kansas City

(Away)
02 Oct
Seattle Sounders
2 : 1
Sporting Kansas City
27 Sept
Houston Dynamo
0 : 2
Sporting Kansas City
20 Sept
Sporting Kansas City
3 : 4
Philadelphia Union
13 Sept
Sporting Kansas City
3 : 1
Los Angeles FC
06 Sept
FC Dallas
4 : 3
Sporting Kansas City
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League Standings (Group 1)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Vancouver Whitecaps 27 15 5 7 60:29 50
2 St. Louis City 27 13 8 6 48:36 47
3 FC Dallas 27 13 8 6 50:42 47
4 San Jose Earthquakes 27 13 6 8 49:39 45
5 Houston Dynamo 27 13 5 9 34:32 44
6 Los Angeles FC 28 11 8 9 43:30 41
7 Seattle Sounders 27 10 8 9 35:35 38
8 Colorado Rapids 27 11 3 13 38:38 36
9 Los Angeles Galaxy 28 9 9 10 37:44 36
10 Portland Timbers 27 9 5 13 48:51 32
11 Real Salt Lake 27 9 5 13 40:44 32
12 San Diego FC 27 8 8 11 47:47 32
13 Austin FC 27 7 10 10 35:47 31
14 Minnesota United 27 7 8 12 40:49 29
15 Sporting Kansas City 27 6 3 18 32:65 21
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Promotion - MLS (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 2)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Nashville SC 27 18 6 3 55:21 60
2 Chicago Fire 28 14 6 8 51:40 48
3 New England Revolution 27 14 4 9 45:36 46
4 Inter Miami 27 12 10 5 64:50 46
5 Charlotte FC 27 12 7 8 47:38 43
6 Philadelphia Union 27 11 6 10 54:44 39
7 Orlando City 27 10 4 13 48:64 34
8 New York Red Bulls 27 9 6 12 34:51 33
9 New York City 28 8 9 11 42:38 33
10 FC Cincinnati 26 8 9 9 55:64 33
11 Toronto FC 28 7 11 10 41:52 32
12 DC United 26 6 12 8 34:42 30
13 Columbus Crew 27 8 5 14 39:43 29
14 Atlanta United 27 7 6 14 32:45 27
15 CF Montreal 28 6 6 16 35:56 24
Promotion - MLS (Play Offs)
Promotion - MLS (Play Offs)