Nashville SC vs Sporting KC: match statistics
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Nashville SC vs Sporting KC: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Nashville SC plays Sporting KC in MLS (United States). The game is scheduled for October 15, 2026. Venue: GEODIS Park.
Recent form
Nashville SC has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Sporting KC has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Nashville SC scores 2.11 goals per game and allows 0.79. Sporting KC scores 1.25 and allows 2.43. Games in this league average 3.26 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 46% of Nashville SC's games and 64% of Sporting KC's. The Over 2.5 rates are 61% and 79%, compared with league averages of 64% for BTTS and 64% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Nashville SC has the higher season xG average, 1.50 to 1.28 per game. Nashville SC takes 13.0 shots per game, while Sporting KC takes 10.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Nashville SC leads at halftime in 50% of its games and scores 1.18 goals per game after halftime. Sporting KC leads at halftime in 25% and scores 0.57 after halftime.
When the teams score
Nashville SC's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (16 goals). For Sporting KC, it is minutes 31-45+ (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
MLS games average 3.26 goals. Both teams score in 64% of games, and 64% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
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
| Nashville SC | Sporting KC | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 40% | 40% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.41 | 0.29 |
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.
Nashville SC is 43% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - Nashville SC · 1.4 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.
Nashville SC is 69% better for: goals scored per game.
2.11 goals / game - Nashville SC · 1.25 goals / game - Sporting KC
Nashville SC is 208% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.79 goals / game - Nashville SC · 2.43 goals / game - Sporting KC
Nashville SC scores in 82% of games (23 of 28 games), while Sporting KC keeps a clean sheet in 4% (1 of 28 games).
Sporting KC scores in 68% of games (19 of 28 games), while Nashville SC keeps a clean sheet in 46% (13 of 28 games).
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 - Nashville SC
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.
Nashville SC is 108% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.93 pts / game - Nashville SC · 0.93 pts / game - Sporting KC
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Nashville SC - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 68%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Sporting KC - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 21%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 0% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +5 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.40 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.6 |
| Average goals per game | 2.2 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 0% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +7 | -5 |
* 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 76-90 (16 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +12 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (9 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (15). Late-goal balance (76-90): -8 - 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
Nashville SC
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
| Nashville SC | Liga | Sporting KC | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.89 | 3.26 | ▲ 3.68 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 46% | 64% | • 64% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 61% | 64% | ▲ 79% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 46% | 20% | ▼ 4% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 68% | 78% | ▲ 89% |
| Goal after half-time | • 82% | 82% | ▲ 86% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
FAQ
When do Nashville SC and Sporting KC play?
Nashville SC face Sporting KC on October 15, 2026 in MLS at GEODIS Park. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What do the goal statistics show before Nashville SC vs Sporting KC?
Nashville SC score 2.11 goals per game on average and Sporting KC 1.25. The MLS average is 3.26 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 64% of games. Both teams score in 46% of Nashville SC's matches and 64% of Sporting KC's.
What form are Nashville SC and Sporting KC in?
Over the last 5 games Nashville SC have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Sporting KC 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Nashville SC vs Sporting KC?
The statistical background for Nashville SC 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.