# Sporting Kansas City vs New York City FC Match Overview
The upcoming MLS clash between Sporting Kansas City and New York City FC is poised to be a captivating encounter. With both teams known for their strategic play and offensive prowess, this match is expected to be high-scoring, as indicated by the statistical data.
The average total goals for this match is 3.84, suggesting a lively game with plenty of opportunities on both ends. Additionally, the prediction for over 1.5 goals and both teams to score stands at 70.50% and 56.40% respectively, further emphasizing the potential for a goal-filled match.
The defensive prowess of both teams will be under scrutiny, especially in the first half, with high probabilities of both teams not scoring (82.20%) and the away team not scoring (93.50%). However, the second half is expected to see more action, with the home team likely to find the net (62.00%) and the first goal predicted to occur between the 0-29 minute mark (62.00%).
Sporting Kansas City
New York City FC
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Predictions:
| Market | Prediction | Odd | Result |
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| Away Team Not To Score In 1st Half | 90.20% | (1-1) | |
| Both Teams Not To Score In 1st Half | 82.40% | (1-1) 0-1 1H 1.29 | |
| Both Teams Not To Score In 2nd Half | 74.50% | (1-1) 1-0 2H 1.50 | |
| Over 1.5 Goals | 71.40% | (1-1) 1.17 | |
| Over 0.5 Goals HT | 72.00% | (1-1) 0-1 1H 1.30 | |
| Under 5.5 Cards | 66.30% | (1-1) 2 cards 1.55 | |
| Home Team Not To Score In 1st Half | 65.20% | (1-1) | |
| Home Team To Score In 2nd Half | 66.00% | (1-1) | |
| First Goal Between Minute 0-29 | 56.40% | (1-1) | |
| Both Teams To Score | 55.20% | (1-1) 1.50 | |
| Last Goal 73+ Minutes | 57.10% | (1-1) | |
| Goal In Last 15 Minutes | 53.40% | (1-1) | |
| Away Team Not To Score In 2nd Half | 54.50% | (1-1) | |
| Avg. Total Goals | 3.44% | (1-1) | |
| Yellow Cards | 3.24% | (1-1) | |
| Avg. Conceded Goals | 2.43% | (1-1) | |
| Avg. Goals Scored | 2.32% | (1-1) | |
| Red Cards | 1.14% | (1-1) |
Betting Predictions
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Away Team Not To Score In 1st Half (93.50%)
This high probability suggests that Sporting Kansas City’s defense might be well-organized in the initial period, preventing New York City FC from scoring.
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Both Teams Not To Score In 1st Half (82.20%)
Both teams are likely to focus on defense in the first half, leading to a cautious start with few goal-scoring opportunities.
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Both Teams Not To Score In 2nd Half (79.60%)
A strong defensive performance is expected from both teams in the second half, although this contradicts other predictions. This could indicate a tightly contested match.
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Over 1.5 Goals (70.50%)
Given the offensive capabilities of both teams, it is highly probable that more than 1.5 goals will be scored during the match.
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Over 0.5 Goals HT (70.00%)
At least one goal is expected in each half, indicating a balanced distribution of scoring opportunities throughout the game.
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Under 5.5 Cards (62.60%)
The referee is likely to maintain control over the game, avoiding excessive card distribution, thus keeping the number of cards under 5.5.
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Home Team Not To Score In 1st Half (65.70%)
Sporting Kansas City might struggle to break through New York City FC’s defense in the first half.
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Home Team To Score In 2nd Half (62.00%)
Sporting Kansas City is expected to step up their offensive efforts in the second half, likely capitalizing on scoring opportunities.
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First Goal Between Minute 0-29 (62.00%)
The opening goal is highly probable to occur in the initial 29 minutes of the match, setting the tone for the rest of the game.
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Both Teams To Score (56.40%)
Both Sporting Kansas City and New York City FC are expected to find the back of the net, contributing to a thrilling and competitive match.
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Last Goal 73+ Minutes (57.10%)
The final goal of the match is predicted to occur in the later stages, possibly during stoppage time or the dying minutes.
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Goal In Last 15 Minutes (53.10%)
A high probability exists for a goal to be scored in the final quarter of an hour, often a result of tired defenses or last-minute attacking efforts.
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Away Team Not To Score In 2nd Half (54.10%)
New York City FC might struggle to convert their chances into goals in the second half, facing a resolute home defense.
Additional Expert Predictions
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YELLOW CARDS: 2.74
The average number of yellow cards per match for both teams suggests that while some fouls will occur, they are unlikely to significantly disrupt the flow of the game.
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Avg. Total Goals: 3.84
This indicates that viewers can expect a high-scoring game with a good amount of goals scattered throughout the match.
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Avg. Conceded Goals: 3.23
The combined defensive vulnerabilities of both teams mean that conceding goals will be a concern, reinforcing the potential for a high-scoring match.
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Avg. Goals Scored: 2.62
The offensive capabilities of both teams should not be underestimated, as they are capable of scoring goals consistently.
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Red Cards: 0.54
The low probability of red cards indicates that while there may be some physical play, it is unlikely to escalate to serious disciplinary issues.
