Major League Soccer Regular Season - 14

Sporting Kansas City vs NS Los Angeles Galaxy

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Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching

Futmetrix Verdict
29
Sporting Kansas City
vs
Los Angeles Galaxy
Thu, May 14 • 00:30
⚡ Form 47
⚖️ Balance 83
🏆 Stakes 0
⭐ Stars 57
A tough watch in the Midwest.

Win Probability

  • Sporting Kansas City 28%
  • Draw 24%
  • Los Angeles Galaxy 48%

Futmetrix AI estimate

A Defensive Mess Meets Mid-Table Mediocrity

Skip It Futmetrix Score: 29/100. With Kansas City rooted to the bottom and leaking goals at an alarming rate, this matchup offers little tactical intrigue for the neutral observer.

The Setup

The home side is in absolute freefall. Sporting Kansas City remains completely winless at home in five attempts. They are shipping an appalling 2.2 goals per game. Their horrific Form makes them massive underdogs in their own stadium.

Los Angeles Galaxy are hardly setting the league alight in 10th place. However, they arrive with a clear upper hand. The Stakes are remarkably low for a regular season clash, but the competitive Balance tilts heavily toward the visitors simply because Kansas City cannot defend.

Key Battle

We are watching Dejan Joveljić against Joseph Paintsil. Joveljić is desperately trying to carry the home attack, netting twice recently to give his side a glimmer of hope. He faces a dynamic counterpart in Paintsil. The Galaxy winger drives their fast transitions. Expect Paintsil to easily exploit the massive structural gaps in Kansas City's backline.

Our Prediction

An away victory is firmly expected. Kansas City lacks the tactical discipline to shut down passing lanes. Galaxy will absorb whatever minor pressure the hosts mount before punishing them on the break. A multi-goal margin for the visitors seems inevitable.

Key Questions

Should I watch this match?

Frankly, no. Unless you support these teams, the dismal home record and severe lack of quality make this a definite skip.

What's the predicted outcome?

LA Galaxy will exploit gaping defensive holes to secure a comfortable, high-scoring away win.

Where are Sporting Kansas City and Los Angeles Galaxy in the league table?

Sporting Kansas City sits dead last in 15th place, while Los Angeles Galaxy occupies 10th position.

What is Sporting Kansas City's current form?

Absolutely dismal. They have lost four straight games, currently holding a miserable DLLLL form record.

Who is the in-form player to watch?

Joseph Paintsil of Los Angeles Galaxy is the standout, boasting 2 goals and 2 assists in 4 matches with a 7.7 average rating.

What is the Futmetrix Score?

The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
09/28/2025 Los Angeles Galaxy 4 - 1 Sporting Kansas City Major League Soccer Dignity Health Sports Park
05/04/2025 Sporting Kansas City 1 - 0 Los Angeles Galaxy Major League Soccer Children's Mercy Park
06/16/2024 Los Angeles Galaxy 4 - 2 Sporting Kansas City Major League Soccer Dignity Health Sports Park
03/24/2024 Sporting Kansas City 2 - 3 Los Angeles Galaxy Major League Soccer Children's Mercy Park
06/22/2023 Los Angeles Galaxy 2 - 2 Sporting Kansas City Major League Soccer Dignity Health Sports Park
03/12/2023 Sporting Kansas City 0 - 0 Los Angeles Galaxy Major League Soccer Children's Mercy Park
09/05/2022 Los Angeles Galaxy 2 - 2 Sporting Kansas City Major League Soccer Dignity Health Sports Park
08/07/2022 Sporting Kansas City 4 - 2 Los Angeles Galaxy Major League Soccer Children's Mercy Park
10/28/2021 Sporting Kansas City 2 - 0 Los Angeles Galaxy Major League Soccer Children's Mercy Park
09/28/2025
Major League Soccer Dignity Health Sports Park
05/04/2025
Major League Soccer Children's Mercy Park
06/16/2024
Major League Soccer Dignity Health Sports Park
03/24/2024
Major League Soccer Children's Mercy Park
06/22/2023
Major League Soccer Dignity Health Sports Park
03/12/2023
Major League Soccer Children's Mercy Park
09/05/2022
Major League Soccer Dignity Health Sports Park
08/07/2022
Major League Soccer Children's Mercy Park
10/28/2021
Major League Soccer Children's Mercy Park
Sporting Kansas City Win
Los Angeles Galaxy Win
Draw

Season Statistics

15
League Position
10
5
Points
13
7
Goals Scored
15
25
Goals Conceded
16

Western Conference League Standings

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 San Jose Earthquakes 11 28 26 7 +19 DToronto FC 1 - 1 San Jose Earthquakes (02-05-2026)WSt. Louis City 2 - 3 San Jose Earthquakes (26-04-2026)WSan Jose Earthquakes 5 - 1 Austin (23-04-2026)WLos Angeles FC 1 - 4 San Jose Earthquakes (19-04-2026)WSporting Kansas City 1 - 3 San Jose Earthquakes (12-04-2026)
2 Vancouver Whitecaps 10 25 26 6 +20 DLos Angeles Galaxy 1 - 1 Vancouver Whitecaps (03-05-2026)WVancouver Whitecaps 3 - 1 Colorado Rapids (26-04-2026)WVancouver Whitecaps 3 - 0 Sporting Kansas City (18-04-2026)WVancouver Whitecaps 2 - 0 New York City FC (11-04-2026)WVancouver Whitecaps 3 - 2 Portland Timbers (05-04-2026)
3 Los Angeles FC 11 21 19 8 +11 DSan Diego 2 - 2 Los Angeles FC (03-05-2026)WMinnesota United FC 0 - 1 Los Angeles FC (25-04-2026)DLos Angeles FC 0 - 0 Colorado Rapids (23-04-2026)LLos Angeles FC 1 - 4 San Jose Earthquakes (19-04-2026)LPortland Timbers 2 - 1 Los Angeles FC (11-04-2026)
4 Seattle Sounders 9 20 13 5 +8 DSporting Kansas City 1 - 1 Seattle Sounders (02-05-2026)WSeattle Sounders 2 - 1 FC Dallas (26-04-2026)WSeattle Sounders 4 - 1 St. Louis City (19-04-2026)WHouston Dynamo 0 - 1 Seattle Sounders (05-04-2026)DMinnesota United FC 0 - 0 Seattle Sounders (22-03-2026)
5 Minnesota United FC 11 20 14 16 -2 WColumbus Crew 2 - 3 Minnesota United FC (02-05-2026)LMinnesota United FC 0 - 1 Los Angeles FC (25-04-2026)WFC Dallas 0 - 1 Minnesota United FC (23-04-2026)WMinnesota United FC 2 - 0 Portland Timbers (19-04-2026)WSan Diego 1 - 2 Minnesota United FC (12-04-2026)
6 Real Salt Lake 10 19 19 14 +5 WReal Salt Lake 2 - 0 Portland Timbers (02-05-2026)LLos Angeles Galaxy 2 - 1 Real Salt Lake (26-04-2026)LReal Salt Lake 0 - 2 Inter Miami (23-04-2026)WReal Salt Lake 4 - 2 San Diego (19-04-2026)WReal Salt Lake 3 - 1 Sporting Kansas City (04-04-2026)
7 FC Dallas 11 16 20 15 +5 WNew York Red Bulls 0 - 2 FC Dallas (02-05-2026)LSeattle Sounders 2 - 1 FC Dallas (26-04-2026)LFC Dallas 0 - 1 Minnesota United FC (23-04-2026)DFC Dallas 2 - 2 Los Angeles Galaxy (19-04-2026)DFC Dallas 1 - 1 St. Louis City (12-04-2026)
8 Houston Dynamo 10 15 13 18 -5 WHouston Dynamo 1 - 0 Colorado Rapids (03-05-2026)LAustin 2 - 0 Houston Dynamo (26-04-2026)WHouston Dynamo 1 - 0 San Diego (23-04-2026)WOrlando City SC 0 - 1 Houston Dynamo (18-04-2026)LColorado Rapids 6 - 2 Houston Dynamo (12-04-2026)
9 Colorado Rapids 11 13 22 19 +3 LHouston Dynamo 1 - 0 Colorado Rapids (03-05-2026)LVancouver Whitecaps 3 - 1 Colorado Rapids (26-04-2026)DLos Angeles FC 0 - 0 Colorado Rapids (23-04-2026)LColorado Rapids 2 - 3 Inter Miami (18-04-2026)WColorado Rapids 6 - 2 Houston Dynamo (12-04-2026)
10 Los Angeles Galaxy 11 13 16 17 -1 DLos Angeles Galaxy 1 - 1 Vancouver Whitecaps (03-05-2026)WLos Angeles Galaxy 2 - 1 Real Salt Lake (26-04-2026)LColumbus Crew 2 - 1 Los Angeles Galaxy (22-04-2026)DFC Dallas 2 - 2 Los Angeles Galaxy (19-04-2026)WAustin 1 - 2 Los Angeles Galaxy (11-04-2026)
11 San Diego 11 12 19 19 0 DSan Diego 2 - 2 Los Angeles FC (03-05-2026)LSan Diego 1 - 2 Portland Timbers (26-04-2026)LHouston Dynamo 1 - 0 San Diego (23-04-2026)LReal Salt Lake 4 - 2 San Diego (19-04-2026)LSan Diego 1 - 2 Minnesota United FC (12-04-2026)
12 Portland Timbers 10 10 13 21 -8 LReal Salt Lake 2 - 0 Portland Timbers (02-05-2026)WSan Diego 1 - 2 Portland Timbers (26-04-2026)LMinnesota United FC 2 - 0 Portland Timbers (19-04-2026)WPortland Timbers 2 - 1 Los Angeles FC (11-04-2026)LVancouver Whitecaps 3 - 2 Portland Timbers (05-04-2026)
13 Austin 10 10 14 19 -5 WAustin 2 - 0 St. Louis City (03-05-2026)WAustin 2 - 0 Houston Dynamo (26-04-2026)LSan Jose Earthquakes 5 - 1 Austin (23-04-2026)DToronto FC 3 - 3 Austin (18-04-2026)LAustin 1 - 2 Los Angeles Galaxy (11-04-2026)
14 St. Louis City 9 6 9 16 -7 LAustin 2 - 0 St. Louis City (03-05-2026)LSt. Louis City 2 - 3 San Jose Earthquakes (26-04-2026)LSeattle Sounders 4 - 1 St. Louis City (19-04-2026)DFC Dallas 1 - 1 St. Louis City (12-04-2026)DNew York City FC 1 - 1 St. Louis City (04-04-2026)
15 Sporting Kansas City 10 5 8 26 -18 DSporting Kansas City 1 - 1 Seattle Sounders (02-05-2026)LChicago Fire 5 - 0 Sporting Kansas City (26-04-2026)LVancouver Whitecaps 3 - 0 Sporting Kansas City (18-04-2026)LSporting Kansas City 1 - 3 San Jose Earthquakes (12-04-2026)LReal Salt Lake 3 - 1 Sporting Kansas City (04-04-2026)