Last Updated on August 31, 2023 8:13 pm by Erwin Noguera
The Major League Soccer season continues going strong with excellent matchups for us to enjoy week after week, and now, it is time to take a trip to Kansas City to watch a fun clash unfold.
The clash that we’ll be analyzing features Sporting KC, who are going to be welcoming in the Western Conference Leaders, St. Louis City. These two teams may have very different objectives at the moment, but considering how heavy the is locality in the MLS, everything can happen.
Also, we are not the only ones who believe it’ll be a great game, the odds say so too.
When:
Saturday, September 2nd at 6:30 pm ET at Children’s Mercy Park
Moneyline odds:
Sporting KC -109
St. Louis City +270
Draw Offs:
+285
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Why Bet on Sporting KC?
Sporting KC is the current 11th-placed team in the Western Conference. They need to improve their numbers quickly, as they come in with 7 wins, 8 draws, and 11 losses as of this moment. This leaves them out of the post-season and just 8 games shy of ending their regular phase.
Coach Peter Vermes’ boys are underachieving dramatically. In most games, the team is playing well, but that’s not what counts in soccer. However, this was not the case the last time out, as they won the last match 3-0 against SJ Earthquakes. They had 59% possession and six shots on target.
They also had five corners at Children’s Mercy Park, with Daniel Salloi, Johnny Russell, and Erik Thommy on the scoresheet.
Why Bet on St. Louis City?
St. Louis City continues to helm the Western Conference, as they brand 47 points with 15 wins, 2 draws, and 9 losses, and feel unchallenged with a 7-point lead over the 2nd place. However, they have one game more than LAFC, so the distance could close sooner or later.
The rookies had six shots on target in their last game, beating Dallas 2-1 at Citypark, with Anthony Markanich and Noekkvi Thorisson on the scoresheet.
With 52 goals scored and 33 Conceded, it is clear that St. Louis has chosen violence this season. Their measly two draws in 26 games probe that.
Final Betting Analysis: Sporting KC vs. St. Louis City
Even though hosting the clash should give Sporting KC a lot of favor, with their home crowd supporting them as they continue to build their streak, St. Louis City is simply a tough opponent to handle.
The odds are pushing toward Sporting KC, but we are simply not buying it; we think that to top dogs are not going to let their opponents have an easy time, and we do not expect them to go out without a point. However, considering that a draw involving the new franchise is rarer than a gold coin, we will go for a visitors’ win.
Go for a victory for St. Louis City at +270. If you bet $100 at such odds, you could get $270 for a total payout of $370.
Sporting KC vs. St. Louis City Betting Pick: St. Louis City
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