Explore My Football Facts' detailed preview for Sporting KC vs New York RB in the Major League Soccer. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 01:30 BST match.
Fixture Information
| Fixture | Sporting KC vs New York RB |
|---|---|
| Competition | Major League Soccer |
| Date | Sunday, 24 May 2026 |
| Kick-off | 01:30 BST |
| Venue | Children's Mercy Park |
Match Prediction: Sporting KC 1-2 New York RB
Prediction Stats
Fulltime Result Probability
Both Teams To Score Probability
Over/Under 2.5 Probability
Last 5 Meetings
| League | Date | Match | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 08 Sep 2024 |  New York RB vs  Sporting KC |
1 – 1 | Sports Illustrated Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 04 Jul 2022 | Sporting KC vs New York RB |
0 – 1 | Children's Mercy Park |
| Major League Soccer | 18 Apr 2021 | New York RB vs Sporting KC |
1 – 2 | Yankee Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 15 Apr 2019 | Sporting KC vs New York RB |
2 – 2 | Children's Mercy Park |
| Major League Soccer | 15 Jul 2018 | New York RB vs Sporting KC |
3 – 2 | Yankee Stadium |
Sporting KC come into this with two wins from their last two league matches, but the wider five-game run still shows some volatility, including heavy defeats to Portland Timbers and Chicago Fire. New York RB have been a bit more balanced across their last five, with wins over Columbus Crew and Chicago Fire and only one defeat in that spell. With no xG data available, the recent scorelines and home advantage point to a competitive game rather than a one-sided one.
Sporting KC have been scoring in their better results, but they have also shown they can be exposed when the game opens up. New York RB have enough recent attacking output to suggest they can find chances again, and the head-to-head record has been fairly tight across the last five meetings. Match Prediction: Sporting KC 1-2 New York RB
Form Guide & Team Overview
Sporting KC
Sporting KC’s recent league form is mixed, but the last two results have been positive with a 2-1 away win over Austin and a 3-1 home win against LA Galaxy. Before that, though, they suffered heavy losses away to Portland Timbers and Chicago Fire, which shows their results have been inconsistent.
Across the five-game run, Sporting KC have scored in three matches and kept only one clean sheet. That suggests they have enough going forward to compete, but their defensive record has been less reliable when the level of pressure rises.
Sporting KC Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 17 May 2026 |  Austin vs Sporting KC |
1 – 2 | W | Q2 Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 14 May 2026 | Sporting KC vs  LA Galaxy |
3 – 1 | W | Children's Mercy Park |
| Major League Soccer | 10 May 2026 |  Portland Timbers vs Sporting KC |
6 – 0 | L | Providence Park |
| Major League Soccer | 2 May 2026 | Sporting KC vs  Seattle Sounders |
1 – 1 | D | Children's Mercy Park |
| Major League Soccer | 26 Apr 2026 |  Chicago Fire vs Sporting KC |
5 – 0 | L | Soldier Field |
New York RB
New York RB’s recent league form is steadier than Sporting KC’s, with two wins, one draw and two defeats in their last five. They beat Columbus Crew 3-2 at home and Chicago Fire 3-1 away, while also drawing 1-1 with New York City in their most recent outing.
The two defeats in that sequence were both 0-2 losses, so their results have been more controlled at either end than Sporting KC’s. They have also shown they can score multiple goals in a game, which gives them a decent attacking base heading into this trip.
New York RB Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 16 May 2026 | New York RB vs  New York City |
1 – 1 | D | Red Bull Arena |
| Major League Soccer | 13 May 2026 | New York RB vs  Columbus Crew |
3 – 2 | W | Red Bull Arena |
| Major League Soccer | 9 May 2026 | Chicago Fire vs New York RB |
1 – 3 | W | Soldier Field |
| Major League Soccer | 2 May 2026 | New York RB vs  Dallas |
0 – 2 | L | Red Bull Arena |
| Major League Soccer | 25 Apr 2026 |  Cincinnati vs New York RB |
2 – 0 | L | TQL Stadium |
Team News & Injury Report
Sporting KC
- Jansen Miller (Hamstring Injury)
New York RB
- Eric-Maxim Choupo-Moting (Knee Problems)
Lineups & Tactical Setup
Sporting KC (4-4-2)
Predicted lineup: Stefan Cleveland (Goalkeeper), Ian James (Defender), Jake Davis (Defender), Jayden Reid (Defender), Wyatt Meyer (Defender), Calvin Harris (Midfielder), Capita (Midfielder), Lasse Berg Johnsen (Midfielder), Zorhan Bassong (Midfielder), Dejan Joveljić (Attacker), Taylor Calheira (Attacker)
Sporting KC’s 4-4-2 should give them a compact shape in midfield, with Calvin Harris and the central pair helping to keep the game balanced. Dejan Joveljić and Taylor Calheira give them a straightforward two-man attack, so the key will be whether the wide midfielders can support quickly enough.
New York RB (4-3-3)
Predicted lineup: Ethan Horvath (Goalkeeper), Dylan Nealis (Defender), Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty (Defender), Justin Che (Defender), Matthew Dos Santos (Defender), Adri Mehmeti (Midfielder), Emil Forsberg (Midfielder), Ronald Donkor (Midfielder), Cade Cowell (Attacker), Jorge Ruvalcaba (Attacker), Julian Hall (Attacker)
New York RB’s 4-3-3 should allow them to keep three players high and stretch Sporting KC across the back line. With Emil Forsberg and Ronald Donkor in midfield, they have the platform to feed Cade Cowell, Jorge Ruvalcaba and Julian Hall in advanced areas.
Key Battles & Players to Watch
| Sporting KC | New York RB | Key Battle Overview |
|---|---|---|
| Sporting KC | New York RB | Dejan Joveljić against Dylan Nealis could be important because Sporting KC will want their main forward to test New York RB’s defensive side. |
| Sporting KC | New York RB | Calvin Harris against Adri Mehmeti is a useful midfield battle because both sides will need control in central areas. |
| Sporting KC | New York RB | Dejan Joveljić is key for Sporting KC because he has been part of their recent scoring output and gives them a clear attacking reference. |
| Sporting KC | New York RB | Cade Cowell is key for New York RB because he offers a direct attacking threat from the front line in a side that has been scoring regularly. |
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