Sporting KC vs San Diego: match statistics
San Diego is displaying significantly better form with a record of 2 wins this season and an impressive 7:0 goal difference, while Sporting KC has only 1 draw and 1 loss with a 2:5 goal difference. The form from the last 5 matches also favors the visitors - San Diego has earned 1.8 points per game on a two-match winning streak, while the hosts average only 0.4 points per game and are on a winless run. Sporting KC at home has a 100% draw rate, but they concede an average of 2 goals per match, which, coupled with poor efficiency (25% shot conversion rate) and low possession (42%), puts them in a difficult position. San Diego has not conceded a goal this season, highlighting their solid defense, and their attack, with 12 goals in the last 5 matches, is highly effective. Considering all these factors, an away win is the most probable scenario.
Sporting KC vs San Diego: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Sporting KC played against San Diego in MLS (United States). The game was played on March 8, 2026. Final score: 0:1.
Recent form
Sporting KC has 0 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 0.50 points per game. San Diego has 2 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses, with 3.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Sporting KC scores 1.00 goals per game and allows 2.50. San Diego scores 3.50 and allows 0.00. Games in this league average 2.78 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Sporting KC's games and 0% of San Diego's. The Over 2.5 rates are 100% and 50%, compared with league averages of 42% for BTTS and 56% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
San Diego has the higher season xG average, 1.34 to 0.90 per game. Sporting KC takes 7.5 shots per game, while San Diego takes 10.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Sporting KC leads at halftime in 0% of its games and scores 1.00 goals per game after halftime. San Diego leads at halftime in 100% and scores 2.00 after halftime.
When the teams score
Sporting KC's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (1 goals). For San Diego, it is minutes 46-60 (3 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
MLS games average 2.78 goals. Both teams score in 42% of games, and 56% 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
San Diego is displaying significantly better form with a record of 2 wins this season and an impressive 7:0 goal difference, while Sporting KC has only 1 draw and 1 loss with a 2:5 goal difference. The form from the last 5 matches also favors the visitors - San Diego has earned 1.8 points per game on a two-match winning streak, while the hosts average only 0.4 points per game and are on a winless run. Sporting KC at home has a 100% draw rate, but they concede an average of 2 goals per match, which, coupled with poor efficiency (25% shot conversion rate) and low possession (42%), puts them in a difficult position. San Diego has not conceded a goal this season, highlighting their solid defense, and their attack, with 12 goals in the last 5 matches, is highly effective. Considering all these factors, an away win is the most probable scenario.
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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
| Sporting KC | San Diego | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 65% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.40 | 0.54 |
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.
San Diego is 500% better for: last-5 form.
0.5 pts / game - Sporting KC · 3 pts / game - San Diego
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.
San Diego is 250% better for: goals scored per game.
1 goals / game - Sporting KC · 3.5 goals / game - San Diego
Sporting KC scores in 50% of games (1 of 2 meczów), while San Diego keeps a clean sheet in 100% (2 of 2 meczów).
San Diego scores in 100% of games (2 of 2 meczów), while Sporting KC keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 2 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 - San Diego
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)
Sporting KC - second-half results
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
San Diego - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 100% of games and wins 100%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.00 | 1.50 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.5 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.5 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 50% | 50% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 50% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 0% |
| No goal | 100% | 50% |
| Goal difference | -3 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.5 | 2.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.5 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 50% | 50% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 50% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 100% |
| No goal | 0% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +4 |
* 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 46-60 (1 goal). Concedes most in 31-45 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (3 goals). 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
San Diego
* 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 | San Diego | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.50 | 2.78 | ▲ 3.50 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 50% | 42% | ▼ 0% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 100% | 56% | ▼ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 32% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 72% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 86% | ▲ 100% |
^ 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.
FAQ
What was the result of Sporting KC vs San Diego?
The MLS match finished Sporting KC 0:1 San Diego. 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 San Diego?
Sporting KC score 1.00 goals per game on average and San Diego 3.50. The MLS average is 2.78 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 56% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Sporting KC's matches and 0% of San Diego's.
What form are Sporting KC and San Diego in?
Over the last 5 games Sporting KC have a 0-1-1 record (0.50 points per game) and San Diego 2-0-0 (3.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Sporting KC vs San Diego?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Sporting KC vs San Diego: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.