Seattle Sounders FC edged Sporting Kansas City 2-1, and they did it the hard way. Kansas City had more shots on target and the higher expected goals, yet it was the hosts who came out with the three points.
7.8André LuizSporting Kansas City · Forward1 goal · 2 shots · 3 key passes · 0.31 xGSeattle Sounders FC 2:1 Sporting Kansas City — Match Report
Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORTFirst half0 - 1
- 45S. Gomez
Second half2 - 0
- 51S. Gomez
- 61(Yellow card)
- 76S. Suleymanov
- 76S. Garfield-Reid
- 90
- 90 + 3Y. Gomez
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Seattle Sounders FC to winWon3.45
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Who will win, Seattle Sounders FC vs Sporting Kansas City?
CheckLive's model makes Seattle Sounders FC the favourite. Model signal strength is 59/100; this is not a win probability.
What is the predicted score?
CheckLive's model projects Seattle Sounders FC 3:1 Sporting Kansas City.
When is Seattle Sounders FC vs Sporting Kansas City?
Kick-off Friday 2 October at 02:30 UK time, in the MLS.
Head to Head meetings
Seattle Sounders FC – Sporting Kansas City
Seattle Sounders FC
Sporting Kansas City
- 6
Victories
- 1
Draws
- 3
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  6 | 3  |
Scored goals | 22 | 12 |
Average per game | 2.2 | 1.2 |
The biggest victory | 5-2 | 1-2 |
Seattle Sounders FC
Sporting Kansas City
Best statistical picks
Seattle Sounders FC – Sporting Kansas City
Both teams scored in 6 of the last 8 matches
Goals over the last 10 matches favour Over 2.5
Sporting Kansas City opened the score in 4 of the last 5 matches
Cards over the last 10 matches favour Over 3.5
Cards over the last 10 matches favour Under 3.5
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.56 | 4.75 | 4.75 |
Match betting activity
$364.5K
Betting volume3.8K
bets- Under 3.5 goalsWon · 9.5% of bets$92.9K356 bets
- Sporting Kansas City handicap +1.5Won · 4.4% of bets$38K164 bets
- Double chance: 1XWon · 5.3% of bets$32.5K198 bets
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◆ CheckLive verdict
Clear favorite — Seattle Sounders FC
Seattle Sounders FC is a slight favourite on CheckLive metrics: overall rating 41.1 vs 39.5 for Sporting Kansas City. The biggest edge is in overall quality (CheckSkill 51 vs 47.7). CheckLive signal strength 60/100.
Home win — Seattle Sounders FC1.56
High confidence60%
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
36.7
36.3
CheckSkill
51
47.7
CheckMental
26.6
26.6
CheckLive total41.1 vs 39.5+1.6
More match signals
Over 2.572%1.33
Both teams to score — Yes69%1.40
Over 3.567%1.80
Today's market odds.
All both teams to score predictions →Bets and model
Full matchAll markets · both picks won
CHECKLIVE · WonOver 2.51.33
Betting pick · WonUnder 3.5 goals9% of bets · $92.9K
Exact score · only the betting pick won
CHECKLIVE · Lost3 : 1expected score
Betting pick · Won2 : 113% of bets · $185
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the favourite in Seattle Sounders FC vs Sporting Kansas City?
On CheckLive metrics Seattle Sounders FC rate higher: 41.1 vs 39.5, CheckLive signal strength 60/100.
What is Seattle Sounders FC's main edge?
Seattle Sounders FC is strongest in overall quality: CheckSkill 51 vs 47.7 for Sporting Kansas City. The overall rating gap is 1.6.
How does CheckLive rate the match?
The rating is built on three metrics: form (CheckForm), quality (CheckSkill) and mentality (CheckMental). Their values and the match signals are below.
What does Confidence mean?
Confidence describes model signal strength, not the probability of a win or an exact score.
What is the correct-score prediction?
CheckLive calculation: 3-1 (Seattle Sounders FC vs Sporting Kansas City, regulation time). Confidence describes model signal strength, not the probability of a win or an exact score.
Head to Head meetings
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.56 | 4.75 | 4.75 |