Orlando City vs Sporting KC - Major League Soccer
Fixture Preview - 17 August 2025
Match Context & Stakes
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Match Preview
Orlando City hosts Sporting Kansas City at Spectrum Stadium on Sunday, 17 August, in what promises to be a compelling clash in Major League Soccer. Orlando enters the match in strong form, having secured three wins in their last five outings, while Sporting KC struggles with a dismal run of just one point from their last five matches. This stark contrast in form could heavily influence the outcome, making Orlando the clear favourites. A notable trend in their recent head-to-head encounters is the propensity for goals, with six of the last ten matches seeing over 2.5 goals scored. Given Orlando's attacking prowess and Sporting's defensive vulnerabilities, the odds of 1.33 for over 2.5 goals appear to be an attractive betting angle. Additionally, both teams have found the net in six of their last ten meetings, suggesting that a bet on both teams to score could also be worth considering. With home advantage on their side, Orlando City will be keen to capitalise on Sporting's woes and secure a vital three points.
Prediction Strength
Full Time Result
Over/Under 2.5
Both Teams to Score
Mini League Table
View full table →| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |  Nashville SC | 27 | 14 | 5 | 8 | 47 |
| 3 |  Vancouver Whitecaps | 26 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 46 |
| 4 |  Seattle Sounders | 26 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 41 |
| 4 |  Orlando City | 27 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 47 |
| 5 |  Los Angeles FC | 24 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 40 |
| 5 |  Inter Miami | 24 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 45 |
| 6 |  Columbus Crew | 26 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 45 |
| 6 |  Portland Timbers | 26 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 37 |
| 7 |  Colorado Rapids | 27 | 10 | 6 | 11 | 36 |
| 7 |  Charlotte | 27 | 14 | 2 | 11 | 44 |
| 8 |  New York City | 25 | 12 | 5 | 8 | 41 |
| 8 |  Austin | 25 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 35 |
| 9 |  Chicago Fire | 26 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 39 |
| 9 |  SJ Earthquakes | 27 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 32 |
| 10 |  New York RB | 27 | 11 | 6 | 10 | 39 |
| 10 |  Real Salt Lake | 26 | 9 | 4 | 13 | 31 |
| 11 |  Dallas | 26 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 29 |
| 11 |  New England | 26 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 28 |
| 12 |  Toronto | 26 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 23 |
| 12 |  Houston Dynamo | 26 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 29 |
| 13 |  Sporting KC | 26 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 24 |
| 13 |  Atlanta United | 26 | 4 | 10 | 12 | 22 |
| 14 |  CF Montréal | 27 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 20 |
| 14 |  St. Louis City | 26 | 5 | 6 | 15 | 21 |
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 16, 2025 | Orlando City | 3–1 | Sporting KC | Major League Soccer |
| August 25, 2024 | Sporting KC | 3–0 | Orlando City | Major League Soccer |
| April 23, 2021 | Sporting KC | 1–1 | Orlando City | Major League Soccer |
| September 23, 2020 | Sporting KC | 1–2 | Orlando City | Major League Soccer |
| August 14, 2019 | Orlando City | 1–0 | Sporting KC | Major League Soccer |
| September 9, 2018 | Sporting KC | 1–0 | Orlando City | Major League Soccer |
| May 13, 2017 | Orlando City | 2–2 | Sporting KC | Major League Soccer |
| May 15, 2016 | Sporting KC | 2–1 | Orlando City | Major League Soccer |
| September 13, 2015 | Orlando City | 3–1 | Sporting KC | Major League Soccer |