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
Key match information
LA Galaxy played Sporting KC in MLS (United States). The match was played on 15 March 2026. Final score: 1:2.
Current form
LA Galaxy: 1-1-1, 1.33 points/match. Sporting KC: 0-1-2, 0.33 points/match.
Goal statistics
LA Galaxy scores 1.67 and concedes 1.67 goals per match. Sporting KC scores 0.67 and concedes 2.00. League average: 2.81 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: LA Galaxy 67%, Sporting KC 33%. Over 2.5: LA Galaxy 67%, Sporting KC 67%. League level: BTTS 47%, Over 2.5 57%.
xG, shots and style
LA Galaxy has higher xG: 1.65 vs 0.86. LA Galaxy: 12.7 shots per match, Sporting KC: 6.7.
Match halves
LA Galaxy: half-time lead 67%, second-half goals 0.33. Sporting KC: half-time lead 0%, second-half goals 0.67.
Goals by minute
LA Galaxy: 0-15 (4 goals). Sporting KC: 46-60 (1 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
MLS: 2.81 goals per match, BTTS 47%, Over 2.5 57%.
Head-to-head
No aligned head-to-head sample is available in the database.
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.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
LA Galaxy is 303% better for: last-5 form.
1.33 pts / match - LA Galaxy · 0.33 pts / match - 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 match.
1.67 goals / match - LA Galaxy · 0.67 goals / match - Sporting KC
LA Galaxy is 20% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.67 goals / match - LA Galaxy · 2 goals / match - Sporting KC
LA Galaxy scores in 100% of matches (3 of 3 matches), while Sporting KC keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 3 matches).
Sporting KC scores in 33% of matches (1 of 3 matches), while LA Galaxy keeps a clean sheet in 33% (1 of 3 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - LA Galaxy
Over / Under - Sporting KC
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 half-time in 67% of matches and wins 33%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 1.0 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Sporting KC - second-half results
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.00 | 0.33 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.3 | 0.3 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.3 | 1.3 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 0.00 | 1.33 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 0.7 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.3 | 0.7 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
LA Galaxy
Sporting KC
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▲ 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.