Austin FC vs Sporting Kansas City: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 16 May

Austin FC

W D L L L

14th place in USA Major League Soccer

1-2

16/05/2026 20:40

Sporting Kansas City

L W W L L

15th place in USA Major League Soccer

USA Major League Soccer

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Austin FC vs Sporting Kansas City on 16 May 2026 (kick-off: 20:40) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Austin FC vs Sporting Kansas City preview before placing your bet.

Austin FC will face Sporting Kansas City in USA Major League Soccer on May 16, 2026 at 20:40.
Austin FC are currently 14th with 17 points after 16 matches.
Sporting Kansas City sit 15th with 14 points from 16 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 1.45.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

20:40

2026-05-16

Austin FC vs Sporting Kansas City - Prediction & Odds

Austin FC

Sporting Kansas City

2026-05-16 20:40

STANDINGS UP TO 16/05/2026

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Nashville SC	39	16	12	3	1	33	11	22
02 Inter Miami CF	34	16	10	4	2	42	30	12
03 Chicago Fire	26	15	8	2	5	29	19	10
04 New England Revolution	26	15	8	2	5	22	18	4
05 FC Cincinnati	23	16	6	5	5	40	40	0
06 New York City FC	22	16	6	4	6	27	22	5
07 Charlotte FC	22	16	6	4	6	26	25	1
08 New York Red Bulls	22	16	6	4	6	26	35	-9
09 DC United	19	16	4	7	5	22	26	-4
10 Orlando City	17	16	5	2	9	27	44	-17
11 Columbus Crew	16	16	4	4	8	22	25	-3
12 Toronto FC	16	16	3	7	6	22	29	-7
13 CF Montreal	15	16	4	3	9	22	32	-10
14 Atlanta United	12	16	3	3	10	16	26	-10
15 Philadelphia Union	10	16	2	4	10	21	31	-10
01 Vancouver Whitecaps	32	15	10	2	3	37	16	21
02 San Jose Earthquakes	32	16	10	2	4	34	19	15
03 Los Angeles FC	30	17	9	3	5	30	18	12
04 Real Salt Lake	26	15	8	2	5	27	22	5
05 FC Dallas	26	16	7	5	4	32	24	8
06 Seattle Sounders	24	15	7	3	5	19	19	0
07 Houston Dynamo	23	15	7	2	6	20	24	-4
08 St. Louis City	22	16	6	4	6	22	23	-1
09 Minnesota United FC	22	16	6	4	6	19	24	-5
10 Los Angeles Galaxy	20	17	5	5	7	23	28	-5
11 Colorado Rapids	19	16	6	1	9	26	24	2
12 Portland Timbers	18	16	5	3	8	29	31	-2
13 San Diego FC	17	16	4	5	7	30	28	2
14 Austin FC	17	16	4	5	7	22	32	-10
15 Sporting Kansas City	14	16	4	2	10	18	40	-22

Austin FC Last 6 matches

23/07/2026 08:40

Austin FC 3 - 1 Seattle Sounders

USA Major League Soccer

09/07/2026 03:00

Austin FC 4 - 0 Sporting Jax

International Club Friendly

03/07/2026 22:00

Austin FC 0 - 1 Queretaro FC

International Club Friendly

24/05/2026 01:50

St. Louis City 3 - 0 Austin FC

USA Major League Soccer

17/05/2026 07:40

Austin FC 1 - 2 Sporting Kansas City

USA Major League Soccer

14/05/2026 08:40

San Diego FC 5 - 0 Austin FC

USA Major League Soccer

Win

33%

Draw

Lost

67%

Last 6 matches Sporting Kansas City

23/07/2026 07:40

Sporting Kansas City 2 - 1 Minnesota United FC

USA Major League Soccer

17/07/2026 07:40

St. Louis City 3 - 2 Sporting Kansas City

USA Major League Soccer

24/05/2026 07:40

Sporting Kansas City 1 - 2 New York Red Bulls

USA Major League Soccer

17/05/2026 07:40

Austin FC 1 - 2 Sporting Kansas City

USA Major League Soccer

14/05/2026 07:40

Sporting Kansas City 3 - 1 Los Angeles Galaxy

USA Major League Soccer

10/05/2026 09:40

Portland Timbers 6 - 0 Sporting Kansas City

USA Major League Soccer

Win

50%

Draw

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues USA Major League Socce...

Played games

Austin FC

Sporting Kansas City

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.38

Conceded

Avg. per game

2.00

Scored

Avg. per game

1.13

Conceded

Avg. per game

2.50

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 16 matches

YesNo

13 (81%)3 (19%)

In last 16 matches

NoYes

11 (69%)5 (31%)

Austin FC

Recent matches

Sporting Kansas City

Under /Over

(88%)14 2(12%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(94%)15 1(6%)

Under /Over

(44%)7 9(56%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(56%)9 7(44%)

Under /Over

(75%)12 4(25%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(69%)11 5(31%)

/Yes

(63%)10 6(37%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(69%)11 5(31%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Austin FC

Sporting Kansas City

Shots

Austin FC

Total shots

9.87 avg / game

Blocked

35 total

Avg. 2.33

Sporting Kansas City

Total shots

9.20 avg / game

Blocked

36 total

Avg. 2.40

Austin FC Pass Sporting Kansas City

Total passes

6063

Avg. 404 / game

Accurate

83%

Ball possession

48%

Total passes

6104

Avg. 407 / game

Accurate

82%

Ball possession

44%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Austin FC

Played games

Sporting Kansas City

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.25

Clean sheets

0.00

3.88

Corners

3.50

14.06

225

Throw-ins

245

15.31

0.94

Offsides

1.31

4.63

GK saves

3.25

Austin FC

DISCIPLINARY

Sporting Kansas City

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.94

1.50

0.06

0.00

10.19

163

Fouls

197

12.31

6.81

109

Tackles

145

9.06

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How We Build the Austin FC vs Sporting Kansas City Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Austin FC vs Sporting Kansas City on 16 May 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this USA Major League Soccer fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Austin FC vs Sporting Kansas City Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Austin FC's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Sporting Kansas City's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

USA Major League Soccer Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live USA Major League Soccer standings and the USA Major League Soccer form table to understand exactly where Austin FC and Sporting Kansas City sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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