MLS

Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 01:30

Nashville

Team Performance 9 out of 10

Sporting KC

Team Performance 3 out of 10

Nashville vs Sporting KC Prediction & Stats | MLS | 15/10

The encounter between Nashville and Sporting KC is set to kick off at 01:30 on Thursday, 15/10.

This MLS fixture offers an intriguing clash of form and tactics, with both sides eager to make a statement at this stage of the season.

Read our full prediction below and get some of the best betting insights based on statistics.

Our Recommended Bet

Our analysts at Betting.co.uk have examined key metrics and modelled the most likely match outcomes based on both teams' recent performance data.

This includes historical trends, home and away statistics, and efficiency in front of goal.

Have a look at our recommended bet and key insights below.

Recommended Bet

1st Half Over 2.5 Goals

Why we predict over 2.5 Goals in the first half

Our prediction is First Half – Over 2.5 Goals for the Nashville vs Sporting KC encounter.

We expect a strong start of the match. A high-scoring first half featuring at least three goals looks possible given the attacking form.

Key Betting Insights

Nashville

Scored 12 goals in their last 5 matches
Scored at least 1 goal in 5 consecutive matches
Undefeated in their last 4 clashes

Sporting KC

Scored 12 goals in their last 5 matches
Scored at least 1 goal in 5 consecutive matches
Conceded in 4 of their last 5 matches

1st Half Over 2.5 Goals: 11/4

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Nashville Preview

Nashville has completed 28 fixtures in the MLS, securing 19 wins, 6 draws, and 3 losses — an average of 2.25 points per game. In the MLS, the team has scored 59 goals (2.11 per game) and conceded 22 (0.79 per game).

Across all competitions this season, Nashville has played 28 matches, scoring 59 goals (2.11 per match) and conceding 22 (0.79 per match).

Team Statistics/Latest Results

Nashville

Goals Scored: 59

Goals Conceded: 22

Average Goals Scored: 2.11

Average Goals Conceded: 0.79

Wins: 19

Goal Difference: 37

Date	Game	Result
11/10	Austin 1 - 4 Nashville	W
27/09	Nashville 2 - 0 Toronto	W
20/09	Nashville 3 - 0 Chicago Fire	W
12/09	Inter Miami 2 - 2 Nashville	D
09/09	Toronto 2 - 1 Nashville	L

Nashville to win the match: 1/5

Stake £10.00 → Potential Return £12.00

Sporting KC Preview

Across 28 MLS matches, Sporting KC has posted 6 victories, 4 stalemates, and 18 defeats, averaging 0.79 points per fixture. In those games they scored 35 (1.25 per match) and conceded 68 (2.43 per match).

During the whole 2026 campaign, Sporting KC has earned 6 wins from 28 matches across all competitions, scoring 35 goals (1.25 per match) and conceding 68 (2.43 per match).

Team Statistics/Latest Results

Sporting KC

Goals Scored: 35

Goals Conceded: 68

Average Goals Scored: 1.25

Average Goals Conceded: 2.43

Wins: 6

Goal Difference: -33

Date	Game	Result
11/10	Sporting KC 3 - 3 Portland Timbers	D
02/10	Seattle Sounders 2 - 1 Sporting KC	L
27/09	Houston Dynamo 0 - 2 Sporting KC	W
20/09	Sporting KC 3 - 4 Philadelphia Union	L
13/09	Sporting KC 3 - 1 Los Angeles	W

Sporting KC to win the match: 9/1

Stake £10.00 → Potential Return £100.00

Statistical Insights for Nashville vs Sporting KC

Here's a statistical breakdown comparing each team's key metrics to the average.

From goal output and both teams to score rates to the results of their last 5 matches, these numbers offer a data-backed view to help identify betting value in the Nashville vs Sporting KC fixture.

Key metrics

Team Form

Nashville

USA - MLS

Form	Last 5 Games	PPG
Overall	W W W D L	2
Home	W W W W W	3
Away	W D L D W	1.6

Sporting KC

USA - MLS

Form	Last 5 Games	PPG
Overall	D L W L W	1.4
Home	D L W L D	1
Away	L W L L L	0.6

Favourite

Home Win

1/20

95.24%

Draw

50/1

1.99%

Away Win

9/1

10%

Key Metrics

Here's a breakdown of the core match metrics that often define betting value: goals scored, goals conceded, corners and cards.

Analysing these stats offers a sharper view of team tendencies and helps identify markets with consistent trends.

Key metrics

Goals Scored

Nashville

last 5 matches

Sporting KC

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Both teams scored the same number of goals in the last 5 matches.

Nashville and Sporting KC goals scored count, last 5 matches

Austin

Toronto

Chicago Fire

Inter Miami

Toronto

Portland Timbers

Seattle Sounders

Houston Dynamo

Philadelphia Union

Los Angeles

Key metrics

Goals Conceded

Nashville

last 5 matches

Sporting KC

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Sporting KC conceded +100% more goals than Nashville in the last 5 matches.

Nashville and Sporting KC goals conceded count, last 5 matches

Austin

Toronto

Chicago Fire

Inter Miami

Toronto

Portland Timbers

Seattle Sounders

Houston Dynamo

Philadelphia Union

Los Angeles

Key metrics

Corners

Nashville

last 5 matches

Sporting KC

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Nashville received +29% more corners than Sporting KC in the last 5 matches.

Nashville and Sporting KC corners count, last 5 matches

Austin

Toronto

Chicago Fire

Inter Miami

Toronto

Portland Timbers

Seattle Sounders

Houston Dynamo

Philadelphia Union

Los Angeles

Key metrics

Cards

Nashville

last 5 matches

Sporting KC

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Sporting KC received +67% more cards than Nashville in the last 5 matches.

Nashville and Sporting KC cards count, last 5 matches

Austin

Toronto

Chicago Fire

Inter Miami

Toronto

Portland Timbers

Seattle Sounders

Houston Dynamo

Philadelphia Union

Los Angeles

Published on 12 October 2026, at 01:01 Last updated on 15 October 2026, at 02:16

Dave Kuzio Content Manager

Dave is an established football tipster and NCTJ and NCE qualified journalist. He has over 23 years experience writing for sports websites including Teletext Sport, and providing betting tips for some of the biggest football betting sites. For his sins, he is a Barnsley FC supporter and gets to as many games as possible with his two sons.