Sporting KC vs LA Galaxy: match statistics
Sporting KC vs LA Galaxy: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Sporting KC played against LA Galaxy in MLS (United States). The game was played on May 14, 2026. Final score: 3:1.
Recent form
Sporting KC has 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.20 points per game. LA Galaxy has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Sporting KC scores 0.73 goals per game and allows 2.91. LA Galaxy scores 1.50 and allows 1.50. Games in this league average 3.27 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 55% of Sporting KC's games and 92% of LA Galaxy's. The Over 2.5 rates are 82% and 75%, compared with league averages of 60% for BTTS and 62% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
LA Galaxy has the higher season xG average, 1.55 to 0.91 per game. Sporting KC takes 7.3 shots per game, while LA Galaxy takes 13.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Sporting KC leads at halftime in 9% of its games and scores 0.36 goals per game after halftime. LA Galaxy leads at halftime in 25% and scores 0.75 after halftime.
When the teams score
Sporting KC's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (2 goals). For LA Galaxy, it is minutes 0-15 (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
MLS games average 3.27 goals. Both teams score in 60% of games, and 62% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
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 appear the clear favorite: in the last 5 matches they averaged 1.6 points per game versus just 0.2 for Sporting KC; LA's record in that period is 2-2-1 while Sporting are 0-1-4. Offensive differentials are significant — LA scored 8 goals in the last 5 matches, Sporting only 1; for the season goals are 18 versus 8, and goals per game average 1.5 for LA away versus 1.0 for Sporting at home. xG is 1.46 for LA vs 1.05 for Sporting, yielding approximately +0.41 xG in favor of the visitors. LA also generate more chances: on the road they average 12.67 shots and 5.33 on target per match versus Sporting’s 8.2 and 4.2; with the same shot conversion rate of 12% the visitors simply create more opportunities, and the fact LA have had 0% of away matches without a goal compared to 20% such matches for Sporting further supports them. Defensively Sporting are weaker — they concede 2.2 goals per home match and have conceded 18 goals in the last 5 (3.6 per match), while LA concede 1.83 away and 7 in the last 5 (1.4 per match); the goal difference at home of -6 versus -2 for the visitors also favors LA. Considering form (PPG 1.6 vs 0.2), recent goals (8 vs 1 in the last 5), the xG and shot-volume advantage, I tip the visitors to win and estimate probabilities as: home 14%, draw 18%, away 68%.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
I back BTTS - Yes because season-long indicators strongly favor goals from both sides: Sporting KC have BTTS in 83% of matches and LA Galaxy 100%, versus a league average of 59%. Sporting KC’s last 5 games are a deviation—only 0.2 goals per game and 20% BTTS in the last 5—but they are conceding an average of 3.6 goals per game in that period, while LA have been scoring 1.6 and maintain 100% BTTS, so at least Galaxy should find the net. Seasonal xG and shooting metrics indicate both teams create chances: xG Sporting 1.64 vs 1.46 for LA, averaging 13.83 and 12.67 shots and 6.5 and 5.33 shots on target, with conversion around 11–12% which supports capitalizing on those opportunities. Additionally, LA have no clean sheets this season (0% clean sheets), and the percentages of matches over 2.5 goals are 67% for the home side and 83% for the away side, so I ultimately favor the 'both teams to score' scenario.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
Both teams have 100% of matches over 1.5 goals this season (Sporting KC 100%, LA Galaxy 100%), so exceeding the 1.5 threshold is highly likely. Modelled xG estimates are about 1.54 for Sporting KC (xG for 1.64 vs xG against opponents 1.43 -> average 1.54) and 1.41 for LA Galaxy (xG for 1.46 vs xG against opponents 1.36 -> average 1.41), total xG = 2.95, which is above the 2.5 line. Season Over 2.5 stats are 67% for the home side and 83% for the away side, and in the last 5 matches both teams have 80% of fixtures over 2.5, further reinforcing the Over 2.5 signal. Sporting conceded 18 goals in their last 5 matches, and LA Galaxy scored 8 goals in their last 5, with BTTS at 83% for the home team and 100% for the away team; the home side averages 13.83 shots with 6.5 on target, and the visitors 12.67 shots with 5.33 on target, indicating a realistic possibility of multiple goals. Therefore I recommend the Over side on the 2.5 line as the strongest signal: I assess the probability of Over 2.5 at approximately 72% (Under 28%), with estimated Over/Under 1.5 = 96/4 and Over/Under 3.5 = 30/70.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
The most likely scenario is a draw at Half-Time and an away win at Full-Time (X/2). A strong signal for a halftime draw is that the home side had a lead at the break tied in 50% of their matches, and the visitors likewise in 50%. LA Galaxy’s advantage is supported by form over the last five matches: the visitors have a 40% win rate and average 1.6 goals scored, whereas Sporting KC have a 0% win rate and average 0.2 goals scored. Additionally, Sporting KC conceded an average of 3.6 goals in their last five matches compared to 1.4 conceded by LA Galaxy, which increases the probability that the visitors will produce a turnaround after the break. Seasonal metrics (home xG 1.64 vs away 1.46 and 6.5 shots on target for the home side vs 5.33 for the visitors) and a high proportion of matches with goals from both teams (83% for the home side, 100% for the visitors) corroborate the X/2 scenario.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
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
| Sporting KC | LA Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 41% | 45% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.24 | 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 700% better for: last-5 form.
0.2 pts / game - Sporting KC · 1.6 pts / game - LA Galaxy
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 105% better for: goals scored per game.
0.73 goals / game - Sporting KC · 1.5 goals / game - LA Galaxy
LA Galaxy is 94% better for: goals allowed per game.
2.91 goals / game - Sporting KC · 1.5 goals / game - LA Galaxy
Sporting KC scores in 55% of games (6 of 11 meczów), while LA Galaxy keeps a clean sheet in 8% (1 of 12 meczów).
LA Galaxy scores in 100% of games (12 of 12 meczów), while Sporting KC keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 11 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 - Sporting KC
Over / Under - LA Galaxy
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.
LA Galaxy is 127% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.55 pts / game - Sporting KC · 1.25 pts / game - LA Galaxy
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Sporting KC - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 9% of games and wins 9%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
LA Galaxy - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 33%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| Average goals per game | 2.2 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 100% |
| Goal difference | -7 | -9 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +2 |
* 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 16-30 (2 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (5 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
* 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
Sporting KC
LA Galaxy
* 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
| Sporting KC | Liga | LA Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.64 | 3.27 | ▼ 3.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 55% | 60% | ▲ 92% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 82% | 62% | ▲ 75% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 23% | ▼ 8% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 91% | 75% | • 75% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 73% | 80% | ▼ 75% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Record from Sporting KC's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against LA Galaxy. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Sporting KC vs LA Galaxy?
The MLS match finished Sporting KC 3:1 LA Galaxy. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Sporting KC vs LA Galaxy?
Sporting KC score 0.73 goals per game on average and LA Galaxy 1.50. The MLS average is 3.27 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 62% of games. Both teams score in 55% of Sporting KC's matches and 92% of LA Galaxy's.
What form are Sporting KC and LA Galaxy in?
Over the last 5 games Sporting KC have a 0-1-4 record (0.20 points per game) and LA Galaxy 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Sporting KC vs LA Galaxy?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.