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

Austin FC

D L L L W

14th place in USA Major League Soccer

1-2

16/05/2026 20:40

Sporting Kansas City

W L L W 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 are currently 14th with 17 points after 17 matches.
Sporting Kansas City sit 15th with 14 points from 18 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Austin FC to win with probability 64%.

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	40	18	12	4	2	35	14	21
02 Inter Miami CF	38	18	11	5	2	45	32	13
03 New England Revolution	30	17	9	3	5	28	21	7
04 Chicago Fire	29	17	9	2	6	32	23	9
05 New York City FC	26	18	7	5	6	31	24	7
06 Charlotte FC	25	18	7	4	7	29	27	2
07 New York Red Bulls	25	18	7	4	7	29	39	-10
08 FC Cincinnati	23	17	6	5	6	41	42	-1
09 DC United	23	18	5	8	5	26	29	-3
10 Orlando City	20	18	6	2	10	30	47	-17
11 Columbus Crew	20	18	5	5	8	26	28	-2
12 Toronto FC	17	18	3	8	7	24	32	-8
13 Philadelphia Union	16	18	4	4	10	25	33	-8
14 CF Montreal	16	18	4	4	10	24	35	-11
15 Atlanta United	12	18	3	3	12	19	33	-14
01 Vancouver Whitecaps	34	17	10	4	3	38	17	21
02 Los Angeles FC	34	19	10	4	5	35	19	16
03 San Jose Earthquakes	33	17	10	3	4	35	20	15
04 Houston Dynamo	29	17	9	2	6	25	24	1
05 Real Salt Lake	27	17	8	3	6	29	25	4
06 FC Dallas	26	17	7	5	5	32	25	7
07 St. Louis City	26	18	7	5	6	24	24	0
08 Seattle Sounders	24	16	7	3	6	19	20	-1
09 Minnesota United FC	24	18	6	6	6	20	25	-5
10 Portland Timbers	21	17	6	3	8	31	32	-1
11 San Diego FC	21	18	5	6	7	32	29	3
12 Los Angeles Galaxy	21	18	5	6	7	24	29	-5
13 Colorado Rapids	19	17	6	1	10	26	25	1
14 Austin FC	17	17	4	5	8	22	35	-13
15 Sporting Kansas City	14	18	4	2	12	18	46	-28

Austin FC Last 6 matches

02/08/2026 08:40

Colorado Rapids 1 - 0 Austin FC USA Major League Soccer

26/07/2026 07:40

Houston Dynamo 3 - 0 Austin FC USA Major League Soccer

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

Win

33%

Draw

Lost

67%

Last 6 matches Sporting Kansas City

02/08/2026 07:40

Sporting Kansas City 0 - 2 Houston Dynamo USA Major League Soccer

26/07/2026 09:40

Los Angeles FC 4 - 0 Sporting Kansas City USA Major League Soccer

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

Win

33%

Draw

Lost

67%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues USA Major League Socce...

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Austin FC

Sporting Kansas City

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.61

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.33

Scored

Avg. per game

0.56

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.22

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

1 (17%)5 (83%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 18 matches

YesNo

8 (44%)10 (56%)

In last 18 matches

NoYes

8 (44%)10 (56%)

Austin FC

Recent matches

Sporting Kansas City

Under /Over

(83%)15 3(17%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(94%)17 1(6%)

Under /Over

(44%)8 10(56%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(56%)10 8(44%)

Under /Over

(67%)12 6(33%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(67%)12 6(33%)

/Yes

(56%)10 8(44%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(61%)11 7(39%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Austin FC

Sporting Kansas City

Shots

Austin FC

Total shots

10.12 avg / game

Blocked

42 total

Avg. 2.47

Sporting Kansas City

Total shots

8.88 avg / game

Blocked

39 total

Avg. 2.29

Austin FC Pass Sporting Kansas City

Total passes

6852

Avg. 403 / game

Accurate

83%

Ball possession

48%

Total passes

7191

Avg. 423 / game

Accurate

83%

Ball possession

44%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Austin FC

Played games

Sporting Kansas City

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.22

Clean sheets

0.00

3.78

Corners

3.28

14.89

268

Throw-ins

282

15.67

0.89

Offsides

1.28

4.56

GK saves

3.00

Austin FC

DISCIPLINARY

Sporting Kansas City

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.00

1.56

0.06

0.06

10.28

185

Fouls

218

12.11

7.06

127

Tackles

160

8.89

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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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