Sporting Kansas City desperately need points on Sunday, Oct 25 at 2:30 AM in the MLS. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Sporting Kansas City come into this fixture struggling badly (0W 4L in last 5). Austin FC, meanwhile, arrive in mixed form (2W 1D 2L) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. Sporting Kansas City head into this on the back of a defeat, while Austin FC arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

Despite playing at home, Sporting Kansas City face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Austin FC have won 7 of 10 encounters. Their last encounter ended in Austin FC won 1–2. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 2.8 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: Despite home advantage, Austin FC arrive in better form and with the historical edge. This could be a tricky afternoon for Sporting Kansas City. Austin FC to win.