Austin (7-7-6) travel to face off against Sporting Kansas City (3-12-5) on Saturday, June 29th. This match will be played at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, MO. Austin is coming off a win in their previous match, while Sporting Kansas City will be looking to get back on track from a loss to the Austin. The match is scheduled for 8:30 PM ET.

Austin vs Sporting Kansas City

Austin Is Coming Off A Win

Austin will be looking to build off their 1-0 win over Minnesota United. This win came on the road and as the heavy underdog, as they were +370 on the money line. The one goal scored fell short of the over/under goal line of 2.5 goals.

Overall, Austin took nine shots, three of which were on target. They scored their lone goal on just three total shots. Striker Diego Rubio was perfect with his only shot attempt, and he was the only player for Austin to score a goal.

On the defensive end, Austin needed a big performance from goalie Brad Stuver, who finished with one save. As a unit, they intercepted nine passes and blocked one shot. Minnesota United finished with six corner kicks and took a total of 12 shots.

Heading into this match, Austin is 8th in the Western Conference with a record of 7-7-6. They have struggled on the road, going just 2-5-3. Over their last three matches, they are 1-1-1, including a win over Minnesota United FC on June 23rd. Following this match, they will return home to take on New York City FC on July 7th. In the Western Conference, they are tied with the Portland Timbers with 27 points, one point behind Nashville SC.

Sporting Kansas City Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Sporting Kansas City will be looking to put their last match behind them, as they lost to the Columbus Crew by a score of 4-0. This match took place on their opponent’s pitch, and the money line payout for a Kansas City win was +600.

The four combined goals fell short of the line, which was set at 3.5 goals. This was the only line payout for the match, as there were no penalty kicks. Kansas City’s offense took just three shots and didn’t have a single shot on goal.

On the defensive end, things weren’t much better for Kansas City, as they allowed four goals on seven shots on goal for the Crew. John Pulskamp finished with four saves and didn’t come up with a save on any of the seven corner kicks that the Crew had.

Heading into their match against Austin, Sporting Kansas City is looking to snap a three-match losing streak. Overall, they are just 3-12-5, which has them in 13th place in the Western Conference. At home, they have struggled, going just 2-5-3, and they have dropped four of their last five matches. Following this match, they will hit the road for a match against the Colorado Rapids SC on July 5th.

Austin Offense Breakdown

Sebastián Driussi is the top scorer for Austin this season, finding the back of the net five times, which is 54th in MLS. He also leads the team in shots on goal, which is 67th in the league. Alexander Ring is the leader in assists for Austin, with three, and he is also fourth on the team in goals scored. Austin is 26th in the league in corners and 29th in shots on goal. They have scored less than their season average in six straight matches.

Sporting Kansas City Offense Breakdown

William Agada is the top scorer for Sporting Kansas City this season, as he has found the back of the net five times, which is 48th in MLS. Agada also leads the club in shots on goal, as he has 16, which is 34th in the league. Memo Rodríguez is the leader in assists for Sporting Kansas City, as he has four, which is 28th in MLS. Rodríguez has also scored one goal this season. Sporting Kansas City is 12th in MLS in goals per match at 1.5, and they are 22nd in shots on goal per match at 4.2. They are 15th in corners and have had fewer corners than their opponent in 55.0% of their matches this season. They are also 9th in passing percentage at 84.1%.

Austin Defense Breakdown

Heading into their match against Sporting Kansas City, Austin’s defense is 14th in the MLS in goals allowed per match (1.4). They are also 29th in blocked shots and 27th in interceptions. However, they are coming off a shutout against Minnesota United FC, who is 11th in scoring. Brad Stuver is 3rd in the MLS with six clean sheets and 2nd in saves (79).

Sporting Kansas City Defense Breakdown

Heading into their match against Austin, Sporting Kansas City’s defense is giving up 2.2 goals per match, which is the 28th worst mark in the MLS. Over their last six matches, they have given up an average of three goals per match. In their last three matches, they have given up four goals to the Columbus Crew, Real Salt Lake, and the Los Angeles Galaxy. Tim Melia has started 17 matches and has just one clean sheet this season. Overall, he is 8th in the MLS with 59 saves.

Austin vs Sporting Kansas City Prediction

Even though Sporting Kansas City is near the bottom of the league in goals allowed, we have this one ending in a 1-1 draw with a payout of +290. This season, Austin has been one of the top shooting teams in the MLS, and they are also facing a Sporting KC club that has struggled to keep opponents from taking shots. Our projections have Dániel Sallói as the top goal-scoring option for Sporting KC, while Sebastián Driussi has the best odds to score for Austin.

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