Sporting Kansas City vs Los Angeles FC Betting Tips: Latest odds, team news, preview and predictions

The Wizards have seen plenty of goalmouth action at Children's Mercy Park, and Al Hain-Cole expects more of the same against Bradley's team

Bottom plays top in MLS's Western Conference on Thursday as Sporting Kansas City welcome Los Angeles FC to Children's Mercy Park.

Peter Vermes' men finished top of the Western Conference last season, but are currently in last place after winning just four of their opening 17 games.

Latest odds

Having come out on top in two of the previous three meetings between this pair, they are priced at 12/5 (3.40) with bet365 to kick start their campaign with a big win here.

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Meanwhile, the Black and Gold are six points clear at the top with a game in hand on second, and are 21/20 (2.05) favourites to tighten their grip on first place by collecting maximum points.

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The hosts have been held to a draw in seven of their 17 league fixtures so far this campaign, and there are odds of 5/2 (3.50) available on them being forced to settle for a single point yet again.

Team news

Rodney Wallace, Roger Espinoza, Gianluca Busio, Jimmy Medranda, Jaylin Lindsey, Johnny Russell and Erik Hurtado are all out through injury, while Graham Zusi will face a late fitness test.

Danilo Silva and Javier Perez are both out and Alejandro Guido is doubtful due to injury, with Tyler Miller, Mark-Anthony Kaye, Peter-Lee Vassell, and Walker Zimmerman away on international duty.

Preview

While the Wizards boast the second best goals-to-games ratio on home turf in the Western Conference, they have also conceded more than any other side in front of their own fans.

By far the most prolific team in the division, Bob Bradley’s side will therefore be relishing the chance to enhance their impressive goal difference in what should be a high-scoring game.

Predictions

Indeed, odds of 4/5 (1.80) offer sold value on both teams finding the net in Sporting KC’s sixth home game in eight to feature over 2.5 goals, as well as LAFC’s fifth fixture in six.

All odds correct at time of publish. Please gamble responsibly.