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

Sporting Kansas City

W L L W L

15th place in USA Major League Soccer

1-2

23/05/2026 17:40

New York Red Bulls

W D W L 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 May 23, 2026 (kick-off: 17:40) 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 for you.

Sporting Kansas City are currently 15th with 14 points after 18 matches.
New York Red Bulls sit 8th with 25 points from 18 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: New York Red Bulls to win with probability 44%.
Head-to-head history favors New York Red Bulls, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Sporting Kansas City have one win, while 2 matches ended in draws.

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

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Probability %

Pred

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Weather

17:40

2026-05-23

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

Sporting Kansas City

New York Red Bulls

2026-05-23 17:40

STANDINGS UP TO 23/05/2026

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 FC Cincinnati	26	18	7	5	6	45	44	1
07 Charlotte FC	25	18	7	4	7	29	27	2
08 New York Red Bulls	25	18	7	4	7	29	39	-10
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	18	10	3	5	37	24	13
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	27	18	7	6	5	32	25	7
07 St. Louis City	26	18	7	5	6	24	24	0
08 Portland Timbers	24	18	7	3	8	33	33	0
09 Seattle Sounders	24	17	7	3	7	20	22	-2
10 Minnesota United FC	24	18	6	6	6	20	25	-5
11 Colorado Rapids	22	18	7	1	10	27	25	2
12 Los Angeles Galaxy	22	19	5	7	7	24	29	-5
13 San Diego FC	21	18	5	6	7	32	29	3
14 Austin FC	17	18	4	5	9	22	36	-14
15 Sporting Kansas City	14	18	4	2	12	18	46	-28

Head To Head

07/09/2024 16:30

New York Red Bulls

1 - 1

Sporting Kansas City

MLS

03/07/2022 17:10

Sporting Kansas City

0 - 1

New York Red Bulls

MLS

17/04/2021 17:05

New York Red Bulls

1 - 2

Sporting Kansas City

MLS

22/02/2020 14:00

New York Red Bulls

2 - 1

Sporting Kansas City

USA CDS

14/04/2019 16:20

Sporting Kansas City

2 - 2

New York Red Bulls

MLS

14/07/2018 16:00

New York Red Bulls

3 - 2

Sporting Kansas City

MLS

Sporting Kansas City

17%

Draw

33%

New York Red Bulls

50%

Sporting Kansas City Last 6 matches

16/05/2026 17:40

Austin FC 1 - 2 Sporting Kansas City MLS

13/05/2026 17:40

Sporting Kansas City 3 - 1 Los Angeles Galaxy MLS

09/05/2026 19:40

Portland Timbers 6 - 0 Sporting Kansas City MLS

02/05/2026 11:40

Sporting Kansas City 1 - 1 Seattle Sounders MLS

25/04/2026 17:40

Chicago Fire 5 - 0 Sporting Kansas City MLS

17/04/2026 19:40

Vancouver Whitecaps 3 - 0 Sporting Kansas City MLS

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches New York Red Bulls

16/05/2026 16:40

New York Red Bulls 1 - 1 New York City FC MLS

13/05/2026 16:40

New York Red Bulls 3 - 2 Columbus Crew MLS

09/05/2026 11:40

Chicago Fire 1 - 3 New York Red Bulls MLS

02/05/2026 16:40

New York Red Bulls 0 - 2 FC Dallas MLS

29/04/2026 16:00

New York Red Bulls 1 - 3 New York City FC USA CUP

25/04/2026 16:40

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...

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

Played games

Sporting Kansas City

New York Red Bulls

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.56

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.22

Scored

Avg. per game

0.78

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.33

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 18 matches

YesNo

8 (44%)10 (56%)

In last 18 matches

NoYes

10 (56%)8 (44%)

Sporting Kansas City

Recent matches

New York Red Bulls

Under /Over

(94%)17 1(6%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(94%)17 1(6%)

Under /Over

(56%)10 8(44%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(67%)12 6(33%)

Under /Over

(67%)12 6(33%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(56%)10 8(44%)

/Yes

(61%)11 7(39%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(72%)13 5(28%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Sporting Kansas City

New York Red Bulls

Shots

Sporting Kansas City

Total shots

8.88 avg / game

Blocked

39 total

Avg. 2.29

New York Red Bulls

Total shots

9.63 avg / game

Blocked

43 total

Avg. 3.07

Sporting Kansas City Pass New York Red Bulls

Total passes

7191

Avg. 423 / game

Accurate

83%

Ball possession

44%

Total passes

5487

Avg. 343 / game

Accurate

84%

Ball possession

54%

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

3.28

Corners

3.94

15.67

282

Throw-ins

241

13.39

1.28

Offsides

0.94

3.00

GK saves

2.11

Sporting Kansas City

DISCIPLINARY

New York Red Bulls

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.56

1.50

0.06

0.06

12.11

218

Fouls

129

7.17

8.89

160

Tackles

4.89

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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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