Atlanta United beat Sporting Kansas City 2-1 in MLS, a result built on a fast start. Two goals inside the first 24 minutes gave them control, and although Stephen Afrifa pulled one back late, they never looked like giving it away.
7.8Miguel AlmirónAtlanta United · Midfielder2 shots · 4 key passes · 0.17 xGAtlanta United FC 2:1 Sporting Kansas City — Match Report
Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORTFirst half2 - 0
- 22(Foul)
- 45 + 2
Second half0 - 1
- 70
- 72(Foul)
- 76(Time wasting)
Live Prediction
Atlanta United FC to winWon1.30
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What was the final score of Atlanta United vs Sporting Kansas City?
Atlanta United 2-1 Sporting Kansas City (MLS).
Who scored?
Tomás Jacob (13', assist Miguel Almirón) for Atlanta United; Fafà Picault (24', assist Elías Baez) for Atlanta United; Stephen Afrifa (70') for Sporting Kansas City.
Was Atlanta United's win deserved?
Yes — Atlanta United were on top for most of the match.
Were there any cards in Atlanta United vs Sporting Kansas City?
Yellow cards: Emir Karić (Sporting Kansas City); Luke Brennan (Atlanta United); Elías Baez (Atlanta United).
Standings
Atlanta United FC – Sporting Kansas City
| # | Team | P | DIFF | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 |  Atlanta United FC | 30 | -14 | 30 |
| 30 |  Sporting Kansas City | 30 | -39 | 22 |
| # | Team | P | DIFF | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | Atlanta United FC | 30 | -14 | 30 |
| # | Team | P | DIFF | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Sporting Kansas City | 30 | -39 | 22 |
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Head to Head meetings
Atlanta United FC – Sporting Kansas City
Atlanta United FC
Sporting Kansas City
- 2
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 1
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  2 | 1  |
Scored goals | 6 | 5 |
Average per game | 2 | 1.67 |
The biggest victory | 3-1 | 1-3 |
Atlanta United FC
- 5Matches
- 8Goals
- 1.6Goal per game
- 2Wins
- 1Draws
- 2Losses
Sporting Kansas City
- 5Matches
- 7Goals
- 1.4Goal per game
- 1Wins
- 1Draws
- 3Losses
Best statistical picks
Atlanta United FC – Sporting Kansas City
Corners over the last 10 matches favour Under 9.5
Cards over the last 10 matches favour Under 4.5
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Ask the AI bot about this matchOdds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.62 | 4.10 | 4.75 |
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◆ CheckLive verdict
Clear favorite — Atlanta United FC
Bottom-of-the-table sides, one point apart, meet in Atlanta. CheckLive's read leans the hosts: a skill edge and home comfort outweigh an erratic run, while Sporting KC's three straight losses deepen the concern.
Home win — Atlanta United FC1.62
High confidence64%
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
38.9
35.5
CheckSkill
52.3
47.8
CheckMental
30.8
24.4
CheckLive total49.1 vs 38.8+10.3Atlanta United FC: 43.3 + 5.8 for home advantage = 49.1
More match signals
Over 3.577%2.20
Both teams to score — Yes76%1.53
Over 4.570%3.75
Today's market odds.
All both teams to score predictions →Frequently Asked Questions
Who wins between Atlanta United and Sporting Kansas City?
CheckLive's read leans Atlanta United at home, where their skill edge and superior form outweigh Sporting Kansas City's slide. The visitors arrive on a three-match losing streak, which strengthens the hosts' case.
Are Atlanta United the form favorites here?
Yes. Atlanta United hold the edge in form, skill and mentality over Sporting Kansas City, though both sit bottom of MLS, one point apart. The hosts have been erratic too — three losses, one draw, one win in their last five.
Will both teams score in this MLS match?
Likely. Both prior meetings between Atlanta United and Sporting Kansas City produced goals at both ends, with four total in each. Their recent form leans that way too — both sides concede freely at the bottom of MLS.
Head to Head meetings
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- 0
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 0
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  0 | 0 |
Scored goals | 0 | 0 |
Average per game | 0 | 0 |
The biggest victory | 0 | 0 |
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.62 | 4.10 | 4.75 |