Sporting Kansas City vs New York Red Bulls: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 23 May

Sporting Kansas City

W W L L W

15th place in USA Major League Soccer

1-2

23/05/2026 20:40

New York Red Bulls

W W D W L

8th place in USA Major League Soccer

USA Major League Soccer

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Sporting Kansas City vs New York Red Bulls on 23 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 Sporting Kansas City vs New York Red Bulls preview before placing your bet.

Sporting Kansas City will face New York Red Bulls in USA Major League Soccer on May 23, 2026 at 20:40.
Sporting Kansas City are currently 15th with 14 points after 17 matches.
New York Red Bulls sit 8th with 22 points from 17 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 2 and average coefficient 2.00.

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

2026-05-23

Sporting Kansas City vs New York Red Bulls - Prediction & Odds

Sporting Kansas City

New York Red Bulls

2026-05-23 20:40

STANDINGS UP TO 23/05/2026

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

07/09/2024 19:30

New York Red Bulls

1 - 1

Sporting Kansas City

MLS

03/07/2022 20:10

Sporting Kansas City

0 - 1

New York Red Bulls

MLS

17/04/2021 20:05

New York Red Bulls

1 - 2

Sporting Kansas City

MLS

22/02/2020 17:00

New York Red Bulls

2 - 1

Sporting Kansas City

USA CDS

14/04/2019 19:20

Sporting Kansas City

2 - 2

New York Red Bulls

MLS

14/07/2018 19:00

New York Red Bulls

3 - 2

Sporting Kansas City

MLS

New York Red Bulls

33%

Draw

33%

Sporting Kansas City

33%

Sporting Kansas City Last 6 matches

16/05/2026 20:40

Austin FC 1 - 2 Sporting Kansas City

MLS

13/05/2026 20:40

Sporting Kansas City 3 - 1 Los Angeles Galaxy

MLS

09/05/2026 22:40

Portland Timbers 6 - 0 Sporting Kansas City

MLS

02/05/2026 14:40

Sporting Kansas City 1 - 1 Seattle Sounders

MLS

25/04/2026 20:40

Chicago Fire 5 - 0 Sporting Kansas City

MLS

17/04/2026 22:40

Vancouver Whitecaps 3 - 0 Sporting Kansas City

MLS

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches New York Red Bulls

16/05/2026 19:40

New York Red Bulls 1 - 1 New York City FC

MLS

13/05/2026 19:40

New York Red Bulls 3 - 2 Columbus Crew

MLS

09/05/2026 14:40

Chicago Fire 1 - 3 New York Red Bulls

MLS

02/05/2026 19:40

New York Red Bulls 0 - 2 FC Dallas

MLS

29/04/2026 19:00

New York Red Bulls 1 - 3 New York City FC

USA CUP

25/04/2026 19:40

FC Cincinnati 2 - 0 New York Red Bulls

MLS

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues USA Major League Socce...

Played games

Sporting Kansas City

New York Red Bulls

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.06

Conceded

Avg. per game

2.59

Scored

Avg. per game

1.53

Conceded

Avg. per game

2.18

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 17 matches

YesNo

11 (65%)6 (35%)

In last 17 matches

NoYes

13 (76%)4 (24%)

Sporting Kansas City

Recent matches

New York Red Bulls

Under /Over

(94%)16 1(6%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(94%)16 1(6%)

Under /Over

(59%)10 7(41%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(65%)11 6(35%)

Under /Over

(65%)11 6(35%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(53%)9 8(47%)

/Yes

(65%)11 6(35%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(71%)12 5(29%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Sporting Kansas City

New York Red Bulls

Shots

Sporting Kansas City

Total shots

9.06 avg / game

Blocked

39 total

Avg. 2.44

New York Red Bulls

Total shots

9.07 avg / game

Blocked

37 total

Avg. 2.85

Sporting Kansas City Pass New York Red Bulls

Total passes

6795

Avg. 425 / game

Accurate

83%

Ball possession

44%

Total passes

5087

Avg. 339 / game

Accurate

84%

Ball possession

55%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Sporting Kansas City

Played games

New York Red Bulls

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.00

Clean sheets

0.06

3.35

Corners

3.88

15.47

263

Throw-ins

228

13.41

1.35

Offsides

0.82

3.12

GK saves

1.94

Sporting Kansas City

DISCIPLINARY

New York Red Bulls

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.53

1.41

0.00

0.06

12.24

208

Fouls

119

7.00

9.06

154

Tackles

4.76

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How We Build the Sporting Kansas City vs New York Red Bulls Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Sporting Kansas City vs New York Red Bulls on 23 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.

Sporting Kansas City vs New York Red Bulls 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 New York Red Bulls'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 New York Red Bulls sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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