Prediction: FC Dallas VS Sporting Kansas City 2025-06-14
The eternal struggle of MLS teams trying to claw their way up the standings. We've got a real barnburner of a match on our hands here, folks, as FC Dallas (11th in the Western Conference) looks to right the ship against Sporting Kansas City (12th). I mean, who doesn't love a good ol' fashioned "must-win" game... for both teams!
Injury Updates and Key Player News
As of now, there aren't any significant injury updates that could drastically impact the game's outcome. However, it's worth noting that both teams have been... well, let's say "inconsistent" this season. FC Dallas has managed to scrape together a few decent results, but they're still searching for their first MLS regular season win since April 27. Sporting Kansas City, on the other hand, has points in four of their last five matches, but they're still reeling from that 3-1 drubbing at the hands of Los Angeles FC last weekend.
Daniel Salloi: The Dallas Kryptonite
One player to keep an eye on is Sporting Kansas City's Daniel Salloi, who's tormented FC Dallas with nine goals and two assists in 18 career MLS regular season appearances. If Salloi gets going, it could be a long night for FC Dallas.
The Numbers Don't Lie (or Do They?)
The odds are, well, not particularly helpful here. You've got FanDuel with Sporting Kansas City at 2.1, FC Dallas at 3.1, and a draw at 3.5. Bovada's got similar numbers: Sporting Kansas City at 2.15, FC Dallas at 3.2, and a draw at 3.65. Take your pick; they're all basically the same.
The Prediction
Given the historical trends and win rates across various sports, I love a good underdog story. Unfortunately, in this case, I think both teams are about equally matched, which means... you guessed it... a draw! According to the data, draws are a relatively common outcome in MLS (around 30% of matches end in a tie).
Best Bet: Draw
My data-driven best bet is to take the draw at around 3.5-3.75 odds. With both teams struggling to find consistency and having shown glimpses of potential, I think a 1-1 or 2-2 draw is a likely outcome. If I had to pick a winner, I'd slightly favor Sporting Kansas City, but that's only because they've got a bit more momentum (points in four of their last five matches).
Over/Under: Under 2.5 Goals
The over/under markets are also looking interesting, with most bookmakers setting the line at 2.5 goals. Given both teams' defensive struggles and the likelihood of a draw, I'm inclined to take the under 2.5 goals.
There you have it, folks! A draw and under 2.5 goals are my predictions for this matchup. Place your bets, and let's hope for an exciting (or at least entertaining) match!
Created: June 14, 2025, 12:53 p.m. GMT