Sporting Kansas City desperately need points on Sunday, Oct 18 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 in mixed form (2W 1D 2L). Real Salt Lake, meanwhile, arrive in good form (3W 1D 1L recently) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks.

Despite playing at home, Sporting Kansas City face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Real Salt Lake have won 6 of 10 encounters, with 2 draws. Their last encounter ended in Sporting Kansas City won 1–3. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.4 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: Real Salt Lake's quality should tell even on the road. Sporting Kansas City will push, but the visitors have too much class. Real Salt Lake to win.