Sporting KC vs Real Salt Lake Prediction & Stats | MLS | 18/10

The encounter between Sporting KC and Real Salt Lake is set to kick off at 01:30 on Sunday, 18/10.

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.

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Real Salt Lake Win

Why we predict Real Salt Lake to win the match

Our prediction is Real Salt Lake to win the match.

Real Salt Lake have the quality and momentum to secure a win on the road. With their recent performances and attacking confidence, they’re well-positioned to claim victory.

Key Betting Insights

Sporting KC

• Scored 12 goals in their last 5 matches
• 6 matches against Real Salt Lake ended in a draw
• Scored at least 1 goal in 5 consecutive matches

Real Salt Lake

• 6 matches against Sporting KC ended in a draw
• Scored 4 goals in their last 5 matches
• Conceded in 4 of their last 5 matches

Real Salt Lake Win: 6/5

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Match Result

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Bookmaker	1	X	2	Over 2.5	Under 2.5
	9/5	11/4	6/5	4/9	6/4
	2/1	3/1	5/4	4/11	7/5
	50/1	16/1	1/50	1/2	6/4
	15/8	11/4	6/5	4/9	6/4

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Sporting KC Preview

Sporting KC has completed 28 fixtures in the MLS, securing 6 wins, 4 draws, and 18 losses — an average of 0.79 points per game. In the MLS, the team has scored 35 goals (1.25 per game) and conceded 68 (2.43 per game).

Across all competitions this season, Sporting KC has played 28 matches, scoring 35 goals (1.25 per match) and conceding 68 (2.43 per match).

Team Statistics/Latest Results

Sporting KC

Goals Scored: 36

Goals Conceded: 75

Average Goals Scored: 1.2

Average Goals Conceded: 2.5

Wins: 6

Goal Difference: -39

Date	Game	Result
18/10	Sporting KC 1 - 3 Real Salt Lake	L
15/10	Nashville 4 - 0 Sporting KC	L
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

Sporting KC to win the match: 9/5

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Real Salt Lake Preview

Across 28 MLS matches, Real Salt Lake has posted 9 victories, 5 stalemates, and 14 defeats, averaging 1.14 points per fixture. In those games they scored 41 (1.46 per match) and conceded 46 (1.64 per match).

During the whole 2026 campaign, Real Salt Lake has earned 9 wins from 28 matches across all competitions, scoring 41 goals (1.46 per match) and conceding 46 (1.64 per match).

Team Statistics/Latest Results

Real Salt Lake

Goals Scored: 45

Goals Conceded: 48

Average Goals Scored: 1.5

Average Goals Conceded: 1.6

Wins: 10

Goal Difference: -3

Date	Game	Result
18/10	Sporting KC 1 - 3 Real Salt Lake	W
15/10	Real Salt Lake 1 - 1 San Jose Earthquakes	D
10/10	Philadelphia Union 2 - 1 Real Salt Lake	L
27/09	Real Salt Lake 3 - 0 New England Revolution	W
24/09	Seattle Sounders 2 - 0 Real Salt Lake	L

Real Salt Lake to win the match: 6/5

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Statistical Insights for Sporting KC vs Real Salt Lake

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 Sporting KC vs Real Salt Lake fixture.

Key metrics

Team Form

Sporting KC

USA - MLS

Form	Last 5 Games	PPG
Overall	L D L W L	0.8
Home	D L W L D	1
Away	L L W L L	0.6

Real Salt Lake

USA - MLS

Form	Last 5 Games	PPG
Overall	W D L W L	1.4
Home	D W L L D	1
Away	L L L L L	0

Home Win

15/8

34.48%

Draw

16/1

5.88%

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Away Win

5/4

44.64%

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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

Sporting KC

9

last 5 matches

Real Salt Lake

8

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Sporting KC scored +13% more goals than Real Salt Lake in the last 5 matches.

Sporting KC and Real Salt Lake goals scored count, last 5 matches

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Nashville

0

Portland Timbers

3

Seattle Sounders

1

Houston Dynamo

2

Philadelphia Union

3

3

Sporting KC

1

San Jose Earthquakes

1

Philadelphia Union

3

New England Revolution

0

Seattle Sounders

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Key metrics

Goals Conceded

Sporting KC

13

last 5 matches

Real Salt Lake

6

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Sporting KC conceded +117% more goals than Real Salt Lake in the last 5 matches.

Sporting KC and Real Salt Lake goals conceded count, last 5 matches

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Nashville

4

Portland Timbers

3

Seattle Sounders

2

Houston Dynamo

0

Philadelphia Union

4

1

Sporting KC

1

San Jose Earthquakes

2

Philadelphia Union

0

New England Revolution

2

Seattle Sounders

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Key metrics

Corners

Sporting KC

22

last 5 matches

Real Salt Lake

20

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Sporting KC received +10% more corners than Real Salt Lake in the last 5 matches.

Sporting KC and Real Salt Lake corners count, last 5 matches

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Nashville

4

Portland Timbers

6

Seattle Sounders

6

Houston Dynamo

3

Philadelphia Union

3

5

Sporting KC

5

San Jose Earthquakes

3

Philadelphia Union

1

New England Revolution

6

Seattle Sounders

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Cards

Sporting KC

8

last 5 matches

Real Salt Lake

11

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Real Salt Lake received +38% more cards than Sporting KC in the last 5 matches.

Sporting KC and Real Salt Lake cards count, last 5 matches

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Nashville

0

Portland Timbers

0

Seattle Sounders

1

Houston Dynamo

4

Philadelphia Union

3

4

Sporting KC

1

San Jose Earthquakes

2

Philadelphia Union

2

New England Revolution

2

Seattle Sounders