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
Key match information
Sporting KC played San Diego in MLS (United States). The match was played on 8 March 2026. Final score: 0:1.
Current form
Sporting KC: 0-1-1, 0.50 points/match. San Diego: 2-0-0, 3.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Sporting KC scores 1.00 and concedes 2.50 goals per match. San Diego scores 3.50 and concedes 0.00. League average: 2.78 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Sporting KC 50%, San Diego 0%. Over 2.5: Sporting KC 100%, San Diego 50%. League level: BTTS 42%, Over 2.5 56%.
xG, shots and style
San Diego has higher xG: 1.34 vs 0.90. Sporting KC: 7.5 shots per match, San Diego: 10.0.
Match halves
Sporting KC: half-time lead 0%, second-half goals 1.00. San Diego: half-time lead 100%, second-half goals 2.00.
Goals by minute
Sporting KC: 46-60 (1 goals). San Diego: 46-60 (3 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
MLS: 2.78 goals per match, BTTS 42%, Over 2.5 56%.
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
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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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
| 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
San Diego is 500% better for: last-5 form.
0.5 pts / match - Sporting KC · 3 pts / match - 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 match.
1 goals / match - Sporting KC · 3.5 goals / match - San Diego
Sporting KC scores in 50% of matches (1 of 2 matches), while San Diego keeps a clean sheet in 100% (2 of 2 matches).
San Diego scores in 100% of matches (2 of 2 matches), while Sporting KC keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 2 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 - Sporting KC
Over / Under - San Diego
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)
Sporting KC - second-half results
Defence stays stable across the full match.
San Diego - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 100% of matches and wins 100%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.00 | 1.50 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.5 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.5 | 2.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* 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 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Sporting KC
San Diego
* 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
| Sporting KC | Liga | San Diego | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 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.