Sporting Kansas City welcome the Columbus Crew in a clash between two struggling MLS sides looking to steady their early-season form. As both sides are likely to adopt an attack-minded approach, we predict a 2-2 draw. Kansas City enter this match with just 0.40 points per game overall, losing four of their last five, and their defensive frailty remains a concern as they concede 2.60 goals per game and keep clean sheets in only 10% of matches. Their problems deepen with injuries to Kortkamp and Schewe, while Stephen Afrifa is doubtful after missing the 3-0 defeat to San Jose Earthquakes.
The Crew, meanwhile, sit slightly better at 1.10 PPG, but their away form is poor, taking just 0.57 PPG on the road and conceding 2.29 goals per game. Defensive issues persist with Farsi and Aliyu sidelined, which contributed to their 3-2 loss to Portland Timbers. Even so, Columbus remain more dangerous in attack, averaging 1.90 goals and generating 1.51 xG per game.
With both teams leaking goals and missing key defensive pieces, this matchup promises an open contest. As both sides hit BTTS in 60–70% of matches and are weak defensively, we are tempted to bet on Both Teams to Score and Over 2.5 goals.
This MLS match will be played on Sunday 1 March 2026 at 01:30.
What is our Sporting Kansas City vs Columbus Crew prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Sporting Kansas City 3 - 3 Columbus Crew
Sporting Kansas City vs Columbus Crew Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 3-3 @ 3300 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -188 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Over 4.5 Goals @ 275 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Over 3.5 Goals @ 120 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -200 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -700 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Wessam Abou Ali @ -111 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Wessam Abou Ali @ 375 Odds
- To be Booked: Jake Davis @ 140 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Columbus Crew +0.5 @ -477 Odds
- European Handicap: Columbus Crew +1 @ -550 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 7.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 7.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 14.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
- Double Chance: X2 @ -550 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Kansas City to Win @ 200 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: X (Draw)/X (Draw) @ 600 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Columbus Crew - No @ -275 Odds
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View OfferSporting Kansas City Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | llwllllldl | 0.40 |
| Home | wlld | 1.00 |
| Away | llllll | 0.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 10% | 25% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.60 | 2.75 | 4.17 |
| Scored | 1.00 | 1.25 | 0.83 |
| Conceded | 2.60 | 1.50 | 3.33 |
| BTTS | 60% | 50% | 67% |
| Clean Sheets | 10% | 25% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 40% | 50% | 33% |
| Expected Goals | 1.42 | 1.50 | 1.37 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.72 | 1.30 | 2.01 |
Columbus Crew Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wldldwlwll | 1.10 |
| Home | dww | 2.33 |
| Away | wlldlll | 0.57 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 67% | 14% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.70 | 3.33 | 3.86 |
| Scored | 1.90 | 2.67 | 1.57 |
| Conceded | 1.80 | 0.67 | 2.29 |
| BTTS | 70% | 67% | 71% |
| Clean Sheets | 10% | 33% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 0% | 29% |
| Expected Goals | 1.51 | 1.85 | 1.37 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.35 | 0.61 | 1.66 |
Sporting Kansas City vs Columbus Crew Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
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