Sporting Kansas City vs Columbus Crew: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 28 February

Sporting Kansas City

W W L L W

15th place in USA Major League Soccer

2-2

28/02/2026 21:40

Columbus Crew

L L D W L

11th place in USA Major League Soccer

USA Major League Soccer

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Sporting Kansas City vs Columbus Crew on 28 February 2026 (kick-off: 21:40) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Sporting Kansas City vs Columbus Crew preview before placing your bet.

Sporting Kansas City will face Columbus Crew in USA Major League Soccer on February 28, 2026 at 21:40.
Sporting Kansas City are currently 15th with 14 points after 17 matches.
Columbus Crew sit 11th with 19 points from 17 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 1.83.

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

21:40

2026-02-28

Sporting Kansas City vs Columbus Crew - Prediction & Odds

Sporting Kansas City

Columbus Crew

2026-02-28 21:40

STANDINGS UP TO 28/02/2026

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

01 Nashville SC	39	17	12	3	2	33	12	21
02 Inter Miami CF	37	17	11	4	2	43	30	13
03 New England Revolution	29	16	9	2	5	26	19	7
04 Chicago Fire	26	16	8	2	6	30	22	8
05 New York City FC	25	17	7	4	6	30	23	7
06 Charlotte FC	25	17	7	4	6	28	25	3
07 FC Cincinnati	23	17	6	5	6	41	42	-1
08 New York Red Bulls	22	17	6	4	7	26	37	-11
09 DC United	22	17	5	7	5	24	27	-3
10 Orlando City	20	17	6	2	9	28	44	-16
11 Columbus Crew	19	17	5	4	8	24	26	-2
12 Toronto FC	16	17	3	7	7	23	31	-8
13 CF Montreal	15	17	4	3	10	22	33	-11
14 Philadelphia Union	13	17	3	4	10	22	31	-9
15 Atlanta United	12	17	3	3	11	17	30	-13
01 Vancouver Whitecaps	33	16	10	3	3	37	16	21
02 Los Angeles FC	33	18	10	3	5	34	18	16
03 San Jose Earthquakes	33	17	10	3	4	35	20	15
04 Real Salt Lake	26	16	8	2	6	28	24	4
05 Houston Dynamo	26	16	8	2	6	23	24	-1
06 FC Dallas	26	17	7	5	5	32	25	7
07 St. Louis City	25	17	7	4	6	23	23	0
08 Seattle Sounders	24	16	7	3	6	19	20	-1
09 Minnesota United FC	23	17	6	5	6	19	24	-5
10 Portland Timbers	21	17	6	3	8	31	32	-1
11 Los Angeles Galaxy	21	18	5	6	7	24	29	-5
12 San Diego FC	20	17	5	5	7	31	28	3
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	17	4	2	11	18	44	-26

Head To Head

09/08/2024 19:30

Columbus Crew

4 - 0

Sporting Kansas City

NCAL Cup

22/06/2024 19:30

Columbus Crew

4 - 0

Sporting Kansas City

MLS

23/04/2022 20:30

Sporting Kansas City

0 - 0

Columbus Crew

MLS

12/02/2020 14:30

Columbus Crew

2 - 0

Sporting Kansas City

INT CF

23/06/2019 17:30

Columbus Crew

0 - 1

Sporting Kansas City

MLS

27/05/2018 18:15

Sporting Kansas City

0 - 0

Columbus Crew

MLS

Columbus Crew

50%

Draw

33%

Sporting Kansas City

17%

Sporting Kansas City Last 6 matches

21/02/2026 23:40

San Jose Earthquakes 3 - 0 Sporting Kansas City

MLS

14/02/2026 14:00

Sporting Kansas City 2 - 0 Austin FC

INT CF

11/02/2026 17:30

Sporting Kansas City 2 - 1 New York City FC

INT CF

31/01/2026 12:00

Sporting Kansas City 0 - 1 Charlotte Eagles

INT CF

24/01/2026 11:00

Sporting Kansas City 0 - 1 Chicago Fire

INT CF

18/10/2025 21:10

Sporting Kansas City 0 - 0 Houston Dynamo

MLS

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Columbus Crew

21/02/2026 23:40

Portland Timbers 3 - 2 Columbus Crew

MLS

11/02/2026 12:00

Nashville 1 - 0 Columbus Crew

INT CF

07/02/2026 12:00

Colorado Rapids 1 - 4 Columbus Crew

INT CF

08/11/2025 19:10

FC Cincinnati 2 - 1 Columbus Crew

MLS

02/11/2025 19:40

Columbus Crew 4 - 0 FC Cincinnati

MLS

27/10/2025 18:50

FC Cincinnati 1 - 0 Columbus Crew

MLS

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

Sporting Kansas City

Columbus Crew

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.59

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.18

Scored

Avg. per game

0.53

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.00

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 17 matches

YesNo

8 (47%)9 (53%)

In last 17 matches

NoYes

7 (41%)10 (59%)

Sporting Kansas City

Recent matches

Columbus Crew

Under /Over

(94%)16 1(6%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(88%)15 2(12%)

Under /Over

(59%)10 7(41%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(35%)6 11(65%)

Under /Over

(65%)11 6(35%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(47%)8 9(53%)

/Yes

(65%)11 6(35%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(71%)12 5(29%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Sporting Kansas City

Columbus Crew

Shots

Sporting Kansas City

Total shots

9.06 avg / game

Blocked

39 total

Avg. 2.44

Columbus Crew

Total shots

8.33 avg / game

Blocked

30 total

Avg. 2.50

Sporting Kansas City Pass Columbus Crew

Total passes

6795

Avg. 425 / game

Accurate

83%

Ball possession

44%

Total passes

6046

Avg. 403 / game

Accurate

89%

Ball possession

59%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Sporting Kansas City

Played games

Columbus Crew

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.00

Clean sheets

0.18

3.35

Corners

3.53

15.47

263

Throw-ins

171

10.06

1.35

Offsides

1.18

3.12

GK saves

1.53

Sporting Kansas City

DISCIPLINARY

Columbus Crew

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.53

1.00

0.00

0.00

12.24

208

Fouls

110

6.47

9.06

154

Tackles

104

6.12

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How We Build the Sporting Kansas City vs Columbus Crew Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Sporting Kansas City vs Columbus Crew on 28 February 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.

Sporting Kansas City vs Columbus Crew Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Sporting Kansas City's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Columbus Crew'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 Sporting Kansas City and Columbus Crew sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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