Minnesota United FCSporting Kansas City

Minnesota United FC v Sporting Kansas City result

Full-time · Minnesota United FC 3–1 Sporting Kansas City

Major League Soccer · · Allianz Field

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Team pages: Minnesota United FC · Sporting Kansas City · Head-to-head

The model’s pre-match pick

Minnesota United FC 3–1 Sporting Kansas City — Minnesota United FC won this Major League Soccer match. TACTIX’s pre-match model pick was Over 2.5 goals.

Free pick
Over 2.5 goals
Best price: 1.36 at Betano
What this price implies, and its fair odds with the margin removed →
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The record in this market: of the calls the model rated 70% or more on Over 2.5 goals in the last 90 days, 68.7% of 492 landed (95% range 64.5–72.6%); it had given them 75.8% on average. That is the market’s record, not a forecast for this pick. The model has been overconfident here: weigh its calls in this market with that in mind. How accurate →
How often calls like this land: when the model rated over 2.5 goals between 62% and 80% in 21 top-flight leagues over the last 365 days — every such forecast, not only the free picks — it landed 596 of 928 times (64.2%), against an average rating of 67.4%. How we measure →
Match report, in numbers

The result

Minnesota United FC beat Sporting Kansas City 3–1 at Allianz Field in Major League Soccer on Thursday 29 October. Minnesota United FC are unbeaten in their last five matches in all competitions. Sporting Kansas City are winless in their last six matches in all competitions.

The goals

Minnesota United FC came from behind: Sporting Kansas City led 1–0 at half-time. The goals — Sporting Kansas City: T. Calheira (31’); Minnesota United FC: A. Markanich (72’, assisted by J. Pereyra), M. Gonzalez (76’, assisted by N. Triantis) and K. Yeboah (88’, assisted by T. Chancalay).

How it turned

Replaying TACTIX’s published pre-match model through the match’s four key moments (goals and red cards), the biggest swing came with M. Gonzalez’s goal on 76 minutes.

The numbers

Expected goals (xG) agree with the result: Minnesota United FC 1.86, Sporting Kansas City 0.78, from 18 shots to 10 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).

Discipline

The bookings — Minnesota United FC: K. Yeboah (45+4’), M. Gonzalez (59’), A. Markanich (61’) and Cherrion Valerius (71’).

What it changes

Minnesota United FC have scored 50 goals, the seventh-most (shared) of the 15 clubs (2026 so far, after 32 games, ranked per game). Minnesota United FC have conceded 56 goals, the fifth-most of the 15 clubs.

Sporting Kansas City have scored 38 goals, the fewest of the 15 clubs (2026 so far, after 32 games, ranked per game). Sporting Kansas City have conceded 80 goals, the most of the 15 clubs.

Who stood out

By TACTIX Impact for this match, A. Markanich (Minnesota United FC) 7.3, T. Calheira (Sporting Kansas City) 6.3 and Emir Karić (Sporting Kansas City) 5.9 led the match.

What the model said

The model’s free pick, Over 2.5 goals, landed — graded in the live track record, misses included.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

The Numbers

  • Result: Minnesota United FC 3–1 Sporting Kansas City · Major League Soccer
  • Venue: Allianz Field · Saint Paul, Minnesota
  • Referee: S. Boiko
  • Model coverage: 246 markets priced for this fixture
  • Head-to-head (last 6): Minnesota United FC 4 · draws 1 · Sporting Kansas City 1 · 3.5 goals/game
  • Recent form: Minnesota United FC 1W 3D 1L · Sporting Kansas City 0W 1D 4L

Minnesota United FC 3–1 Sporting Kansas City (Major League Soccer): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across 246 markets, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 11 November 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

1.63 / 1.75
Goals
against 2.25 / 2.38 · 4 of the last 5 over 3.75
over 8 matches
4.75 / 4.63
Corners
against 6 / 6.75 · 4 of the last 5 over 9.5
over 8 matches
4.5 / 5.38
Shots on target
against 5.5 / 7.25 · 3 of the last 5 over 8.5
over 8 matches
1.75 / 2.25
Cards
against 1.63 / 2 · 3 of the last 5 over 3.5
over 8 matches
246
Markets analysed

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 25 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 25 October 2026. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Lines marked “our book” are this fixture’s; the rest are standard thresholds, not prices.
Per gameMinnesota United FC for / againstLineSporting Kansas City for / against
Goals scored
1.63 for · 2.25 against n 8
3.75our book
1.75 for · 2.38 against n 8
Corners won
4.75 for · 6 against n 8
9.5standard
4.63 for · 6.75 against n 8
Shots
14.75 for · 13.88 against n 8
19.5standard
13.88 for · 16 against n 8
Shots on target
4.5 for · 5.5 against n 8
8.5standard
5.38 for · 7.25 against n 8
Fouls committed
12.88 for · 11.5 against n 8
21.5standard
11.13 for · 9.63 against n 8
Cards shown
1.75 for · 1.63 against n 8
3.5standard
2.25 for · 2 against n 8

Referee: S. Boiko.

Minnesota United FC

Minnesota United FC Goalkeeper

Minnesota United FC — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
D. Callender31902780 min963.1 /90501.6 /9000 /90
A. Smir379236 min62.3 /9051.9 /9000 /90
Minnesota United FC — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Minnesota United FC before kick-off, to 25 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
D. Callender n 890.6
3.17/5
A. Smir n 884.1
2.56/3

Minnesota United FC Defensive

Minnesota United FC — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
M. Duggan32882827 min531.7 /90461.5 /90100.3 /901243.9 /90260.8 /9050.2 /90
J. Diaz30792356 min391.5 /90311.2 /90110.4 /901284.9 /90411.6 /90100.4 /90
Michael Boxall20801596 min160.9 /90241.4 /90120.7 /90583.3 /90211.2 /9050.3 /90
D. Padelford1454759 min161.9 /9040.5 /9020.2 /90485.7 /90111.3 /9020.2 /90
N. Romero1174814 min101.1 /90101.1 /90121.3 /90333.6 /90101.1 /9020.2 /90
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Minnesota United FC — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Minnesota United FC before kick-off, to 25 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
M. Duggan n 887.9
0.94/3
0.84/2
Wyatt Meyer
D. Callender n 890.6
00/0
00/0
—
K. Yeboah n 882
1.45/2
1.47/2
—
A. Markanich n 890.4
1.56/4
1.76/6
J. Davis
J. Diaz n 866.5
1.97/4
0.74/0
Wyatt Meyer
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Minnesota United FC — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Minnesota United FC before kick-off, to 25 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
M. Duggan n 887.9
2.38/4
K. Yeboah n 882
0.42/1
A. Markanich n 890.4
27/5
J. Diaz n 866.5
1.23/3
W. Trapp n 883
0.96/1
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Minnesota United FC Attacking

Minnesota United FC — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
K. Yeboah31782419 min170.6 /9030.1 /90692.6 /90351.3 /90230.9 /90240.9 /90
J. Pereyra29852451 min50.2 /90110.4 /90361.3 /90160.6 /90792.9 /90351.3 /90
T. Chancalay29692000 min50.2 /9030.1 /90492.2 /90190.9 /90251.1 /90281.3 /90
Marcus Caldeira1450706 min70.9 /9020.3 /90212.7 /90131.7 /9091.1 /9040.5 /90
M. Gonzalez1432442 min20.4 /9010.2 /90122.4 /9051 /9040.8 /9051 /90
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Minnesota United FC — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Minnesota United FC before kick-off, to 25 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
M. Duggan n 887.9
0.32/0
00/0
D. Callender n 890.6
00/0
00/0
K. Yeboah n 882
3.38/7
1.47/3
A. Markanich n 890.4
1.76/4
0.54/0
J. Diaz n 866.5
0.74/0
0.32/0
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Minnesota United FC — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Minnesota United FC before kick-off, to 25 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
M. Duggan n 887.9
00/0
0.11/0
D. Callender n 890.6
00/0
00/0
K. Yeboah n 882
0.86/0
0.11/0
A. Markanich n 890.4
0.22/0
00/0
J. Diaz n 866.5
00/0
00/0
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Sporting Kansas City

Sporting Kansas City Goalkeeper

Sporting Kansas City — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
S. Cleveland22911993 min823.7 /90452 /9000 /90
J. Pulskamp992824 min272.9 /90252.7 /9020.2 /90
Sporting Kansas City — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Sporting Kansas City before kick-off, to 25 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
S. Cleveland n 891
4.78/7
J. Pulskamp n 891.8
2.96/6

Sporting Kansas City Defensive

Sporting Kansas City — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
Wyatt Meyer25812029 min281.2 /90291.3 /90150.7 /90803.5 /9030.1 /9010 /90
J. Davis23741701 min432.3 /90261.4 /9040.2 /90743.9 /90351.9 /9040.2 /90
J. Bartlett21581226 min181.3 /90171.2 /9090.7 /90443.2 /90272 /9030.2 /90
J. Reid17671135 min302.4 /90131 /9020.2 /90675.3 /90161.3 /9010.1 /90
Emir Karić16851358 min332.2 /90110.7 /9060.4 /90553.6 /90120.8 /9020.1 /90
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Sporting Kansas City — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Sporting Kansas City before kick-off, to 25 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
C. Harris n 873
1.46/2
1.26/2
—
Wyatt Meyer n 891
0.22/0
0.11/0
J. Diaz
L. Johnsen n 886.3
1.24/3
0.32/0
—
J. Davis n 864.8
1.76/2
0.32/0
A. Markanich
S. Cleveland n 891
00/0
00/0
—
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Sporting Kansas City — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Sporting Kansas City before kick-off, to 25 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
C. Harris n 873
1.14/3
Wyatt Meyer n 891
0.43/0
L. Johnsen n 886.3
14/3
J. Davis n 864.8
1.25/2
S. Afrifa n 875
0.94/2
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Sporting Kansas City Attacking

Sporting Kansas City — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
S. Afrifa2245979 min40.4 /9030.3 /90272.5 /90141.3 /90131.2 /90181.7 /90
D. Joveljic20891776 min80.4 /9010.1 /90291.5 /90221.1 /90191 /9070.4 /90
T. Calheira18641152 min40.3 /9020.2 /90231.8 /90131 /90191.5 /9080.6 /90
S. Suleymanov17651106 min10.1 /9010.1 /90141.1 /9080.7 /90131.1 /9040.3 /90
Ruben Ramos535177 min00 /9000 /9010.5 /9000 /9031.5 /9031.5 /90
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Sporting Kansas City — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Sporting Kansas City before kick-off, to 25 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
C. Harris n 873
2.27/5
1.24/2
Wyatt Meyer n 891
0.64/1
0.22/0
L. Johnsen n 886.3
0.31/1
0.11/0
J. Davis n 864.8
0.53/0
00/0
S. Cleveland n 891
00/0
00/0
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Sporting Kansas City — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Sporting Kansas City before kick-off, to 25 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
C. Harris n 873
0.21/0
0.21/0
Wyatt Meyer n 891
0.11/0
00/0
L. Johnsen n 886.3
00/0
0.11/0
J. Davis n 864.8
00/0
00/0
S. Cleveland n 891
00/0
00/0
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Match Statistics & Details

Full-time team statistics as recorded by the data provider; – = not recorded.
Minnesota United FCSporting Kansas City
58%Possession42%
1.86Expected goals (xG)0.78
18Shots10
8Shots on target2
7Shots off target6
3Blocked shots2
16Shots inside the box7
8Corners4
0Offsides2
12Fouls12
4Yellow cards0
0Red cards0
1Saves5
546Passes421

Minnesota United FC Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
D. Callender9000000006.2
Cherrion Valerius90000022Y6.2
J. Diaz9000210207.3
M. Duggan9000000206.7
N. Triantis9001101207.7
O. Gene9000001506.5
M. Gonzalez90102211Y8.2
A. Markanich89104311Y7.6
K. Yeboah89106220Y7.5
Aziel Jackson6000202006.7
B. Hlongwane5900001006.3
J. Pereyra3101102006.4
T. Chancalay3001001106.9
Michael Boxall100000006.3
Marcus Caldeira100000006.5

Sporting Kansas City Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
Jansen Miller9000101106.6
Wyatt Meyer9000000306.5
T. Calheira9010212107.7
André Luiz9000400106.1
K. Agyabeng9000111306.8
S. Cleveland9000000006.7
Emir Karić8900000406.3
J. Bartlett8400100006.1
J. Davis5800001305.4
Capita5800000105.8
S. Afrifa5800001306.3
Owen Wolff3200003206.4
I. James3200000105.9
C. Harris3200100006.6
Ruben Ramos600000006.3
J. Reid100000005.8

Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.

Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind Minnesota United FC v Sporting Kansas City — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
Minnesota United FCLDDWD
Last 5: 1W 3D 1L · 1.6 scored / 1.8 conceded per game
Sporting Kansas CityLDLLL
Last 5: 0W 1D 4L · 1.2 scored / 2.8 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 6
Minnesota United FC 4 · 1 draw · Sporting Kansas City 1 · 3.5 goals/game
  • 2026-07-23 Sporting Kansas City 2–1 Minnesota United FC
  • 2025-10-05 Minnesota United FC 3–0 Sporting Kansas City
  • 2025-03-16 Sporting Kansas City 3–3 Minnesota United FC
  • 2024-09-22 Sporting Kansas City 0–2 Minnesota United FC
  • 2024-06-02 Minnesota United FC 3–1 Sporting Kansas City
  • 2024-04-28 Minnesota United FC 2–1 Sporting Kansas City
League standing · 2026
Minnesota United FC#10 pos44 pts34 pl-2 GD
Sporting Kansas City#15 pos26 pts34 pl-41 GD
Goals per game
Minnesota United FC scored1.65
Sporting Kansas City scored1.18
Minnesota United FC conceded1.71
Sporting Kansas City conceded2.38

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Frequently Asked Questions

What was the model’s pick for Minnesota United FC v Sporting Kansas City?
TACTIX’s free model pick for Minnesota United FC v Sporting Kansas City was Over 2.5 goals (best price 1.36 at Betano).
What is the head-to-head record between Minnesota United FC and Sporting Kansas City?
In their last 6 meetings, Minnesota United FC won 4, Sporting Kansas City won 1 and there was 1 draw, averaging 3.5 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Minnesota United FC and Sporting Kansas City?
Recent form — Minnesota United FC 1W 3D 1L; Sporting Kansas City 0W 1D 4L.

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