General Match Overview: Los Angeles FC vs Sporting Kansas City
The upcoming fixture between Los Angeles FC and Sporting Kansas City, scheduled for May 29, 2025 (02:30), is expected to be a tightly contested affair with a relatively high average total goals metric of 3.68. Los Angeles FC are perceived to have a notable advantage, reflected in their 68.90% chance to win. The match forecast highlights a cautious approach during the early stages, with defensive solidity from both sides, particularly in the first half. Overall, expected metrics point towards an engaging match with strategic discipline, few cards, and a surge in decisive moments later in the second half.
Los Angeles FC
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Sporting Kansas City
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Date: 2025-06-09
Time: 01:00
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Venue: California Stadium
Score: 3-1
Predictions:
| Market | Prediction | Odd | Result |
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| Both Teams Not To Score In 1st Half | 82.60% | (3-1) 1-1 1H 1.25 | |
| Home Team To Score In 2nd Half | 88.70% | (3-1) | |
| Under 5.5 Cards | 79.40% | (3-1) 4 cards 1.33 | |
| Away Team Not To Score In 1st Half | 65.30% | (3-1) | |
| Home Team Not To Score In 1st Half | 73.70% | (3-1) | |
| Last Goal 73+ Minutes | 69.60% | (3-1) 90' min 1.83 | |
| Goal In Last 15 Minutes | 68.90% | (3-1) | |
| Home Team To Win | 66.00% | (3-1) 1.44 | |
| Both Teams Not To Score In 2nd Half | 69.40% | (3-1) 2-0 2H 1.36 | |
| Under 4.5 Cards | 58.80% | (3-1) 4 cards 1.67 | |
| Over 1.5 Goals | 64.80% | (3-1) 1.17 | |
| First Goal 30+ Minutes | 48.50% | (3-1) | |
| Both Teams Not to Score | 52.60% | (3-1) 2.20 | |
| Over 2.5 Goals | 52.20% | (3-1) 1.57 | |
| Over 0.5 Goals HT | 54.10% | (3-1) 1-1 1H 1.25 | |
| Avg. Total Goals | 2.65% | (3-1) | |
| Yellow Cards | 2.12% | (3-1) | |
| Avg. Goals Scored | 2.87% | (3-1) | |
| Avg. Conceded Goals | 2.06% | (3-1) | |
| Away Team To Score In 2nd Half | 55.50% | (3-1) | |
| Draw In First Half | 50.70% | (3-1) 1-1 1H 2.63 |
Betting Insights by Category
1. Both Teams to Score (BTTS)
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Both Teams Not To Score in 1st Half: 89.20%
A very high probability indicates a strong chance of a goalless first half or only one team on the scoresheet before the break. -
Both Teams Not To Score in 2nd Half: 67.40%
Defensive structure is likely to continue deep into the second half, with one or both teams struggling to score later on. -
Both Teams Not to Score (Full Match): 51.60%
The overall match leans slightly towards at least one team failing to score, supporting a cautious overall game narrative.
2. Goals & Timing
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Over 1.5 Goals: 60.70%
Indicates a reasonable likelihood of at least two goals in the match, consistent with the high average total goals (3.68). -
Over 2.5 Goals: 55.80%
Suggests a fair probability of the game being relatively open as it progresses, even with slow initial scoring. -
First Goal After 30 Minutes: 52.60%
Emphasizes the expectation for a disciplined, possibly tactical, first half with teams settling before seeking an advantage. -
Goal in the Last 15 Minutes: 70.00%
Strong likelihood of late drama as teams push for a result.
3. Team-Specific Goals
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Home Team To Score in 2nd Half (LAFC): 87.40%
LAFC’s offensive potential is expected to shine especially after halftime, increasing the chance of a breakthrough. -
Away Team Not To Score in 1st Half (Sporting KC): 74.20%
Sporting KC may find it difficult to break down LAFC’s defense early, matching the btts trend. -
Home Team Not To Score in 1st Half (LAFC): 69.60%
LAFC themselves are also expected to be quiet in the first half, shaping the under 0.5 HT market.
4. Cards & Discipline
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Under 5.5 Cards: 82.80%
Under 4.5 Cards: 59.10%
The game is likely to be played with good discipline, few bookings, and limited aggressive challenges. Expect a fair-flowing contest. -
Predicted Yellow Cards: 2.75
Well below the league average, reinforcing the low card markets.
5. Special Timing Markets
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Last Goal After 73rd Minute: 68.00%
Encourages investment in late-goal scenarios as fatigue and tactical shifts open up opportunities. -
Over 0.5 Goals HT: 50.00%
The market is finely poised at halftime, correlating with robust initial defenses.
6. Match Winner
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Home Team To Win (LAFC): 68.90%
LAFC are strong favorites, likely to capitalize on their home form and improved offensive performance after halftime.
Additional Expert Predictions
- LAFC will focus on controlling possession and limiting Sporting KC’s counter-attacks, resulting in a cautious first half but greater attacking freedom after halftime.
- Expect a tactical battle in midfield until the 60th minute, after which both teams may introduce attacking substitutions, driving up late-game goal probability.
- Low card counts suggest a clean match, favoring players who thrive in higher-tempo, technical affairs.
- Given the projected timeline for scoring, live in-play betting opportunities will likely favor second half “goals” and “over corners” markets as teams open up.
