St. Louis City SC and Sporting Kansas City meet on 15 May 2025 in a crucial Western Conference clash. Kick-off is set for 02:45 CEST across Italy, Germany, France and Spain, while fans in the UK can tune in at 01:45 BST. This fixture promises high stakes as both sides look to climb out of the relegation play-off spots.
The match takes place at Energizer Park in St. Louis, where City have been tough to break down. Sporting Kansas City arrive on a run of improved form under interim boss Kerry Zavagnin. Expectations are for an entertaining encounter as two squads with contrasting starts to the season collide.
How are both teams coming into this?
St. Louis City SC began the campaign brightly with a four-game unbeaten run, but have since endured eight matches without a win, picking up only two draws. Despite that drought, their home defence has only conceded five goals in six games at Energizer Park, making them a hard nut to crack.
Sporting Kansas City had a stuttering start, failing to win any of their first five fixtures and collecting just one point. However, three victories in their last six, including a thrilling 5-3 triumph at San Jose Earthquakes, have reignited their playoff hopes. Under Zavagnin, SKC have looked more cohesive and confident going forward.
Our forecast
We anticipate a tight affair with both defences standing firm for long spells. St. Louis City’s home solidity should be tested by Sporting KC’s attacking flair, and neither side is likely to leave with full control.
Prediction: A 1-1 draw looks the most likely outcome, with each team cancelling the other out in a balanced contest.
Best odds
- Bet365: 1 – 2.80, X – 3.30, 2 – 2.70
- William Hill: 1 – 2.85, X – 3.25, 2 – 2.75
- Betfair: 1 – 2.90, X – 3.20, 2 – 2.80
Possible lineups
St. Louis City SC (4-4-2): Lundt; Hiebert, Yaro, Baumgartl; Watts, Ostrak, Wallem, Horn; Teuchert, Becher.
Sporting Kansas City (4-3-3): Pulskamp; Brody, Miller, Voloder, Leibold; Garcia, Bassong, Radoja; Suleymanov, Joveljic, Salloi.
