Whitecaps II vs Sporting KC II: match statistics
Whitecaps II vs Sporting KC II: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Whitecaps II played Sporting KC II in MLS Next Pro (United States). The match was played on 30 August 2026. Final score: 5:1.
Current form
Whitecaps II: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match. Sporting KC II: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Whitecaps II scores 1.42 and concedes 2.21 goals per match. Sporting KC II scores 1.25 and concedes 2.54. League average: 3.31 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Whitecaps II 75%, Sporting KC II 63%. Over 2.5: Whitecaps II 71%, Sporting KC II 79%. League level: BTTS 62%, Over 2.5 66%.
xG, shots and style
Whitecaps II has higher xG: 1.62 vs 1.53. Whitecaps II: 12.5 shots per match, Sporting KC II: 13.4.
Match halves
Whitecaps II: half-time lead 17%, second-half goals 0.83. Sporting KC II: half-time lead 17%, second-half goals 0.71.
Goals by minute
Whitecaps II: 61-75 (7 goals). Sporting KC II: 76-90+ (11 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
MLS Next Pro: 3.31 goals per match, BTTS 62%, Over 2.5 66%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 3 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-2. Average goals 4.67, BTTS 100%.
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
Both teams are near the bottom of the table, but Whitecaps II have a clearly stronger home profile: they win 45% of their home matches, while Sporting KC II win just 17% of their away fixtures and lose as many as 67%. The hosts create chances worth an average of 1.80 xG, higher than the visitors’ 1.51 xG away from home, while their average of 1.45 goals per home game is marginally better than Sporting KC II’s 1.42. The visitors’ defensive record could be decisive, as they concede an average of 2.83 goals away from home and have kept no clean sheets, compared with 1.82 goals conceded by Whitecaps II at home. However, Whitecaps II’s form is extremely poor, having collected just 1 point and conceded 15 goals in their last five matches, so the home advantage is far from decisive. An open game with goals at both ends is expected, but home advantage and Sporting KC II’s particularly fragile defence point towards a Whitecaps II victory.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The BTTS - Yes pick is primarily supported by the very poor defensive records of both teams: Whitecaps II concede an average of 2.25 goals per match, while Sporting KC II concede as many as 2.83. Over their last five matches, these figures increased to 3.0 and 2.2 goals conceded, respectively, while both teams allowed their opponents a high xG: 2.19 and 1.93. Sporting KC II have kept a clean sheet in 0% of their matches this season, compared with just 8% for Whitecaps II, clearly increasing the chances of at least one goal for each side. BTTS has landed in 75% of the visitors' matches and in 80% of the hosts' last five matches, compared with a league average of 62%. Although Whitecaps II are currently scoring just 1.0 goal per match, their xG over the last five games stands at 1.42, while Sporting KC II allow opponents an average of 1.81 xG per season, meaning the hosts should have opportunities to find the net.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
The profile of both teams clearly favors goals: Whitecaps II concede an average of 2.25 goals per match, while Sporting KC II concede as many as 2.83. In their last five matches, the hosts conceded 15 goals and the visitors 11, which equates to 3.0 and 2.2 goals conceded per match, respectively. The 1.5 line was covered in 83% of Whitecaps II matches and 92% of Sporting KC II matches, compared with a league-wide average of 3.29 goals. The xG data also points to numerous chances, with both teams averaging 1.56 and 1.51 xG while allowing opponents 1.78 and 1.81 xG, respectively. Over 1.5 is the safest choice, as weak defenses and the very high historical frequency of at least two goals give it a clear advantage.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
Sporting KC II have a slight edge in current form, averaging 0.8 points over their last five matches compared with just 0.2 for Whitecaps II, who have lost 4 of their 5 games. The hosts have looked particularly vulnerable before half-time, conceding an average of 1.8 goals in their last five outings and going into the break behind in 60% of those matches. The visitors also have defensive issues, but Whitecaps II average only 1.08 goals per game across the season and just 0.67 in second halves, limiting their potential for a turnaround. Sporting KC II score an average of 1.42 goals per match, while the hosts allow opponents 2.25 goals, making a scenario in which the visitors lead at the break and maintain their advantage until full-time the most likely outcome.
View first-half and second-half statisticsHalf-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
| Whitecaps II | Sporting KC II | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 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.
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.
Whitecaps II is 14% better for: goals scored per match.
1.42 goals / match - Whitecaps II · 1.25 goals / match - Sporting KC II
Whitecaps II is 15% better for: goals conceded per match.
2.21 goals / match - Whitecaps II · 2.54 goals / match - Sporting KC II
Whitecaps II scores in 79% of matches (19 of 24 matches), while Sporting KC II keeps a clean sheet in 4% (1 of 24 matches).
Sporting KC II scores in 67% of matches (16 of 24 matches), while Whitecaps II keeps a clean sheet in 8% (2 of 24 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 - Whitecaps II
Over / Under - Sporting KC II
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.
Whitecaps II is 23% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.92 pts / match - Whitecaps II · 0.75 pts / match - Sporting KC II
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Whitecaps II - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 17% of matches and wins 25%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Sporting KC II - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 17% of matches and wins 21%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.8 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 2.6 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 100% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 60% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -5 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.8 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -2 |
* 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 61-75 (7 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (11 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* 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
Whitecaps II
Sporting KC II
* 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 Next Pro).
Teams vs league
| Whitecaps II | Liga | Sporting KC II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 3.63 | 3.31 | ▲ 3.79 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 75% | 62% | • 63% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 71% | 66% | ▲ 79% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 8% | 21% | ▼ 4% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 71% | 77% | ▲ 88% |
| Goal after half-time | • 83% | 84% | ▲ 88% |
^ 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
Substitutes
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
Recent meetings (3): Whitecaps II 0 - 1 - 2 Sporting KC II. Average goals 4.67, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Whitecaps II vs Sporting KC II?
The MLS Next Pro match finished Whitecaps II 5:1 Sporting KC II. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Whitecaps II and Sporting KC II?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Whitecaps II won 0, Sporting KC II won 2 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 4.67 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Whitecaps II vs Sporting KC II?
Whitecaps II score 1.42 goals per game on average and Sporting KC II 1.25. The MLS Next Pro average is 3.31 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 66% of games. Both teams score in 75% of Whitecaps II's matches and 63% of Sporting KC II's.
What form are Whitecaps II and Sporting KC II in?
Over the last 5 games Whitecaps II have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Sporting KC II 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Whitecaps II vs Sporting KC II?
The statistical background for Whitecaps II vs Sporting KC II — 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.