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A place in the semi-finals of the US Open Cup will be up for grabs when Sporting Kansas City play host to FC Dallas at Children's Mercy Park on Wednesday. This will be the second of the two consecutive league and cup meetings between the sides, with Peter Vermes’ men claiming a 3-2 victory in their MLS clash at the weekend.
American forward Memo Rodríguez grabbed the headlines on Sunday as he netted an 82nd-minute winner to hand Sporting Kansas City a narrow victory over Dallas.
Vermes’ side have now won two of their last three matches, with a 2-1 loss against Colorado Rapids on July 5 sandwiched between the two victories.
Sporting Kansas City now turn their attention to the US Open Cup where they kicked off their campaign with a nervy 2-1 win over Union Omaha on May 9, three weeks before thrashing FC Tulsa 4-0 in the round of 16.
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With last weekend’s result, Dallas have now lost three of their last four matches while conceding nine goals and scoring seven goals in that time.
This poor run of results has seen Peter Luccin’s men drop to 11th place in the Western Conference table with 23 points from 22 games, three points and two places above Sporting Kansas City.
Dallas kicked off their quest for a third US Open Cup title on May 8, when they beat Memphis 1-0 on home turf, three weeks before claiming a 2-1 victory over Tampa Bay.
Sporting Kansas City vs FC Dallas Head-To-Head and Key Numbers
- With 26 wins from the last 59 meetings between the sides, Sporting Kansas City hold the upper hand in the history of this fixture.
- FC Dallas have picked up 20 wins in that time, while the spoils have been shared on 13 occasions.
- Luccin’s men have failed to win their last four visits to Children's Mercy Park, losing three and claiming one draw since a 2-1 victory in August 2021.
- Dallas have failed to win their last five away matches, losing four and claiming one draw since their US Open Cup victory in May.
Sporting Kansas City vs FC Dallas Prediction
The last five meetings between Sporting Kansas City and Dallas have produced a combined 20 goals and we anticipate another thrilling contest with plenty of goalmouth action.
While Dallas will be looking to avenge Sunday’s loss, they have struggled for results on the road and we predict Vermes’ men will come out on top once again.
Prediction: Sporting Kansas City 2-1 FC Dallas
Sporting Kansas City vs FC Dallas Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Sporting Kansas City to win
Tip 2: Over 2.5 goals - Yes (There have been three or more goals scored in the last seven meetings between the two teams)
Tip 3: Both sides to score - Yes (Both sides have also scored in their last seven encounters)
