LA Galaxy vs Sporting KC: match statistics
LA Galaxy clearly dominates in this clash, presenting solid home form with a 50% win rate and a +3 goal difference at their own stadium. The hosts score an average of 2 goals per home match with just 0.5 goals conceded, which confirms their offensive superiority and defensive stability. Sporting KC, on the other hand, exhibits a disastrous away disposition - 100% defeat rate, zero goals scored in away fixtures, and an average of 3 goals conceded per game. Furthermore, the xG metric clearly favors the hosts (1.62 vs 0.79), and their form over the last five matches also speaks in favor of LA Galaxy (1.6 PPG vs 0.4 for the visitors). With such a massive advantage across all key statistics, a home victory is the most likely scenario for this match.
LA Galaxy vs Sporting KC: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
LA Galaxy played against Sporting KC in MLS (United States). The game was played on March 15, 2026. Final score: 1:2.
Recent form
LA Galaxy has 1 win, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.33 points per game. Sporting KC has 0 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 0.33 points per game.
Scoring records
LA Galaxy scores 1.67 goals per game and allows 1.67. Sporting KC scores 0.67 and allows 2.00. Games in this league average 2.81 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 67% of LA Galaxy's games and 33% of Sporting KC's. The Over 2.5 rates are 67% and 67%, compared with league averages of 47% for BTTS and 57% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
LA Galaxy has the higher season xG average, 1.65 to 0.86 per game. LA Galaxy takes 12.7 shots per game, while Sporting KC takes 6.7.
First-half and second-half trends
LA Galaxy leads at halftime in 67% of its games and scores 0.33 goals per game after halftime. Sporting KC leads at halftime in 0% and scores 0.67 after halftime.
When the teams score
LA Galaxy's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (4 goals). For Sporting KC, it is minutes 46-60 (1 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
MLS games average 2.81 goals. Both teams score in 47% of games, and 57% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
LA Galaxy clearly dominates in this clash, presenting solid home form with a 50% win rate and a +3 goal difference at their own stadium. The hosts score an average of 2 goals per home match with just 0.5 goals conceded, which confirms their offensive superiority and defensive stability. Sporting KC, on the other hand, exhibits a disastrous away disposition - 100% defeat rate, zero goals scored in away fixtures, and an average of 3 goals conceded per game. Furthermore, the xG metric clearly favors the hosts (1.62 vs 0.79), and their form over the last five matches also speaks in favor of LA Galaxy (1.6 PPG vs 0.4 for the visitors). With such a massive advantage across all key statistics, a home victory is the most likely scenario for this match.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| LA Galaxy | Sporting KC | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 66% | 40% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.20 | 0.25 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
LA Galaxy is 303% better for: last-5 form.
1.33 pts / game - LA Galaxy · 0.33 pts / game - Sporting KC
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
LA Galaxy is 149% better for: goals scored per game.
1.67 goals / game - LA Galaxy · 0.67 goals / game - Sporting KC
LA Galaxy is 20% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.67 goals / game - LA Galaxy · 2 goals / game - Sporting KC
LA Galaxy scores in 100% of games (3 of 3 meczów), while Sporting KC keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 3 meczów).
Sporting KC scores in 33% of games (1 of 3 meczów), while LA Galaxy keeps a clean sheet in 33% (1 of 3 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - LA Galaxy
Over / Under - Sporting KC
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
LA Galaxy - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 67% of games and wins 33%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 1.0 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Sporting KC - second-half results
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 0.33 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.3 | 0.3 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.3 | 1.3 |
| Average goals per game | 1.7 | 1.7 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 67% |
| 2 goals | 33% | 33% |
| 3 goals | 33% | 33% |
| Clean sheet | 67% | 33% |
| No goal | 33% | 67% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.00 | 1.33 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.7 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.3 | 0.7 |
| Average goals per game | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 67% |
| 2 goals | 33% | 33% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 33% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 33% |
| No goal | 100% | 67% |
| Goal difference | -4 | 0 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (4 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (1 goal). Concedes most in 31-45 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
LA Galaxy
Sporting KC
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (MLS).
Teams vs league
| LA Galaxy | Liga | Sporting KC | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.33 | 2.81 | ▼ 2.67 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 67% | 47% | ▼ 33% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 67% | 57% | ▲ 67% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 33% | 29% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 70% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 67% | 85% | ▼ 67% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
FAQ
What was the result of LA Galaxy vs Sporting KC?
The MLS match finished LA Galaxy 1:2 Sporting KC. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before LA Galaxy vs Sporting KC?
LA Galaxy score 1.67 goals per game on average and Sporting KC 0.67. The MLS average is 2.81 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 57% of games. Both teams score in 67% of LA Galaxy's matches and 33% of Sporting KC's.
What form are LA Galaxy and Sporting KC in?
Over the last 5 games LA Galaxy have a 1-1-1 record (1.33 points per game) and Sporting KC 0-1-2 (0.33 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for LA Galaxy vs Sporting KC?
The statistical background for LA Galaxy vs Sporting KC — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.