Sporting Kansas City vs Philadelphia Union Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds
Get the latest Sporting Kansas City vs Philadelphia Union prediction, projected lineups, betting picks, and key odds for this Major League Soccer game.
Grayson Parker - September 19, 2026, 4:40 PM EDT
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Competition | Major League Soccer |
|---|---|
Game Date | September 19, 2026 |
Game Time | 8:30 PM ET / 5:30 PM PT |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Kansas City, Sporting Park |
Sporting Kansas City host the Philadelphia Union at Sporting Park on September 19, 2026, for the club's annual Kick Childhood Cancer game, and the visitors arrive as the clear favorites in this matchup.
Sporting KC finally got a result last time out, but they sit rock bottom of the overall standings and rank near the foot of the form charts heading into this one.
Philadelphia are flying, sitting top of the form rankings on the back of four straight MLS wins, with interim head coach Ryan Richter keeping things rolling since taking charge.
Kansas City are undefeated in their last 5 home games against Philadelphia in all competitions, so the hosts do at least have recent history on their side at Sporting Park.
Sporting Kansas City vs Philadelphia Union Recent Results
Sporting Kansas City ended a seven-game winless slump last time out, beating LAFC 3-1 after racing into an early 2-0 lead. Even so, they remain the lowest-ranked side in the overall standings. Designated Player André Luiz scored his first goal for the club in that win and earned a spot on the MLS Team of the Matchday.
Philadelphia are rolling. Teenage star Cavan Sullivan scored a brace as the Union cruised to a 5-0 away win over a struggling San Diego FC, their fourth straight MLS victory. Richter's men are unbeaten in their last 10 domestic games, have kept a clean sheet in their last three, and have scored at least two goals in seven of their last eight league outings.
Sporting Kansas City vs Philadelphia Union Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Sporting Kansas City: Jake Davis (Injured/out), Zorhan Bassong (Injured/out), Calvin Harris (Injured/doubtful)
Philadelphia Union: Rafael Uzcátegui (Injured/out)
Sporting Kansas City
Calvin Harris picked up an injury against LAFC and could miss the visit of Philadelphia, with Jayden Reid expected to replace him in an otherwise unchanged starting XI. Jake Davis and Zorhan Bassong are both ruled out through injury for the hosts.
Philadelphia Union
Agustin Anello returned from the injury list in time to feature against San Diego FC last time out. Philadelphia are expected to name an unchanged starting XI for the trip to Kansas City, with Rafael Uzcátegui the only confirmed absentee for the visitors.
Sporting Kansas City vs Philadelphia Union Predicted Lineup
Sporting Kansas City
Formation: 4-4-2 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: S. Cleveland; E. Karic, W. Meyer, M. Mosquera, J. Reynolds; J. Reid, K. Agyabeng, L. B. Johnsen, A. Luiz; S. Afrifa, T. Calheira
Philadelphia Union
Formation: 4-4-2 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: A. Blake; K. Wagner, N. Harriel, N. Pierre, F. Westfield; I. Vassilev, J. Lukic, D. J. Jacques, C. Sullivan; M. Iloski, B. Damiani
Sporting Kansas City vs Philadelphia Union Key Stats & Game Facts
- Sporting Kansas City have had 6+ corners in 6 of their last 6 games vs Philadelphia Union (Major League Soccer).
- Philadelphia Union have had 18+ shots in 4 of their last 4 games (Major League Soccer).
- Cavan Sullivan has scored or assisted in 5 of their last 5 appearances (Major League Soccer).
- Dejan Joveljic has recorded 1+ shots on target in 9 of their last 10 appearances (Major League Soccer).
- Philadelphia Union have received 2+ cards in 5 of their last 5 games vs Sporting Kansas City (Major League Soccer).
Sporting Kansas City vs Philadelphia Union Prediction & Best Picks
Our Prediction
Everything points toward the visitors here. Philadelphia are top of the form charts, unbeaten in their last 10 league games and scoring for fun, while Sporting KC sit bottom of the standings. Our prediction is a comfortable 2-0 road win for the Union.
Best Picks
Nathan Harriel to have Over 0.5 Shots On Target in the Player Shots On Target market. Harriel grades out with real value here. Philadelphia's standout strength is attacking set pieces, and that plays right into Sporting KC's soft spots in aerial duels and defending dead balls, giving the defender chances to get on target.
Bruno Damiani to record Over 3.5 Shots in the Player Shots market. Leading the line as Philadelphia's central striker, Damiani is set up for heavy shot volume. With the model favoring the Union and expecting an open game with plenty of goals, the striker is well placed to rack up the attempts.
Sporting Kansas City vs Philadelphia Union Same Game Parlay
Our four-leg Same Game Parlay leans into Philadelphia's attacking edge: Cavan Sullivan anytime goalscorer, Milan Iloski over 1.5 shots and over 0.5 shots on target, plus over 1.5 total away goals.
Sullivan is red hot, having scored in four of his last five MLS outings, so backing the teenager to find the net anytime is a natural place to start.
Milan Iloski over 1.5 shots is rock solid, with the forward attempting 2+ shots in each of his last 10 MLS appearances.
Iloski over 0.5 shots on target adds to that shot volume, having recorded 1+ shots on target in each of his last four MLS games.
Over 1.5 total away goals fits the trend, with the Union piling up 18+ shots in each of their last four and scoring at least two in seven of their last eight league games.
At the time of writing, this Same Game Parlay pays a best price of +310 and is as short as +200 elsewhere. Shopping around could put an extra $11 in your pocket on a $10 stake.
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Same Game Parlay odds correct at time of publishing.
Sporting Kansas City vs Philadelphia Union Talking Points
The story of the moment is Philadelphia's youth movement. Cavan Sullivan was voted MLS Player of the Matchday after two goals and an assist against San Diego FC, becoming the third-youngest player in MLS history to win the award. Sullivan, along with teammates Neil Pierre and Frankie Westfield, also earned their first senior United States Men's National Team call-ups that same week. It caps a dream stretch for a group of teenagers driving the Union up the form charts, and Sporting KC, bottom of the standings and leaking chances, will have their hands full trying to slow them down at Sporting Park.
Sporting Kansas City vs Philadelphia Union Predictions FAQs
When is the Sporting Kansas City vs Philadelphia Union game?
The game is scheduled for Saturday, September 19, 2026, kicking off at 8:30 PM ET / 5:30 PM PT.
Where is Sporting Kansas City vs Philadelphia Union being played?
The game will be played at Sporting Park in Kansas City.
What is the team news for Sporting Kansas City vs Philadelphia Union?
Sporting Kansas City could be without Calvin Harris, Zorhan Bassong, and Jake Davis, while Rafael Uzcategui is the lone confirmed absentee for Philadelphia Union.
What is the score prediction for Sporting Kansas City vs Philadelphia Union?
Philadelphia Union are projected to secure a 2-0 victory, entering the contest on a four-game MLS winning run while Sporting Kansas City look to build on their recent win.
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