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The 2025 edition of MLS returns to the fold with another set of matches this weekend as Vancouver Whitecaps lock horns with Sporting Kansas City in an important encounter at the Children's Mercy Park on Saturday. The two teams have experienced contrasting fortunes this season and will be determined to win this game.
Sporting Kansas City vs Vancouver Whitecaps Preview
Vancouver Whitecaps are currently in third place in the MLS Western Conference standings and have stepped up to the plate so far this season. The Whitecaps eased past Forge by a 4-0 scoreline in the Canadian Championship Cup in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.
Sporting Kansas City, on the other hand, are in 13th place in the league table and have not been at their best over the past year. The home side slumped to a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Real Salt Lake last week and will need to bounce back in this fixture.
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Sporting Kansas City vs Vancouver Whitecaps Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Sporting Kansas City have a good recent record against Vancouver Whitecaps and have won 13 out of the last 30 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Vancouver Whitecaps' 11 victories.
- Sporting Kansas City have won only one of their last nine matches in all competitions, with their only victory during this period coming by a 4-2 scoreline against Colorado Rapids in an MLS clash last month.
- Sporting Kansas City have conceded at least one goal in their last 16 matches in all competitions, with their previous clean sheet coming in a 0-0 stalemate against San Diego FC in May this year.
- Vancouver Whitecaps are unbeaten in their last five matches in all competitions.
Sporting Kansas City vs Vancouver Whitecaps Prediction
Vancouver Whitecaps have been in excellent form over the past month and will look to make the most of their purple patch this weekend. Thomas Muller has been sensational for his side so far and will need to bring his experience to the fore on Saturday.
Sporting Kansas City have struggled so far this season and have plenty of work to do ahead of this fixture. Vancouver Whitecaps are the better team and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Sporting Kansas City 1-3 Vancouver Whitecaps
Sporting Kansas City vs Vancouver Whitecaps Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Vancouver Whitecaps to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Vancouver Whitecaps to score first - Yes
