Red Bull New York vs Sporting Kansas City Preview: Prediction, Team News, Lineups
6th-placed Red Bull New York (5-4-5) travel to Children's Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas to face 30th-placed Sporting Kansas City (3-2-8) on Sunday, May 24, 2026. Sporting Kansas City come into this in mixed form (WWLDL) while Red Bull New York are in mixed form (DWWLL).
When and Where to Watch
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, May 24, 2026 |
| Kickoff (US Eastern) | 8:30 PM ET |
| Kickoff (UK) | 1:30 am BST |
| Venue | Children's Mercy Park, Kansas City, Kansas |
| Competition | MLS |
| Free Stream | DAMITV |
Form Guide (Last 5)
Sporting Kansas City — WWLDL
| Result | Score | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| W | 2-1 | Austin FC |
| W | 3-1 | LA Galaxy |
| L | 6-0 | Portland Timbers |
| D | 1-1 | Seattle Sounders FC |
| L | 5-0 | Chicago Fire FC |
Red Bull New York — DWWLL
| Result | Score | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| D | 1-1 | New York City FC |
| W | 3-2 | Columbus Crew |
| W | 3-1 | Chicago Fire FC |
| L | 2-0 | FC Dallas |
| L | 3-1 | New York City FC |
Sporting Kansas City have won 2, drawn 1 and lost 2 of their last 5 matches. Their most recent result was a 2-1 win over Austin FC. It has been a mixed bag of results, and they will be looking to build some consistency.
Red Bull New York have picked up 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in their last 5 outings. They come into this off the back of a 1-1 draw against New York City FC. Away form has been inconsistent, and getting a result here will be a test of their character.
Both sides have been producing comparable results over their recent matches, which suggests this could be a tight and competitive affair with little separating the two teams.
Key Players
Sporting Kansas City
| Category | Player | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | Dejan Joveljic | Matches: 13, Goals: 6 |
| Goals | Manu García | Matches: 13, Goals: 1 |
| Assists | Calvin Harris | Matches: 13, Assists: 4 |
| Assists | Manu García | Matches: 13, Assists: 3 |
| Total Shots | Calvin Harris | 23 |
| Total Shots | Dejan Joveljic | 21 |
| Saves | John Pulskamp | 27 |
| Saves | Stefan Cleveland | 17 |
Red Bull New York
| Category | Player | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | Julian Hall | Matches: 14, Goals: 9 |
| Goals | Jorge Ruvalcaba | Matches: 14, Goals: 5 |
| Assists | Emil Forsberg | Matches: 14, Assists: 5 |
| Assists | Adri Mehmeti | Matches: 14, Assists: 4 |
| Total Shots | Jorge Ruvalcaba | 34 |
| Total Shots | Emil Forsberg | 26 |
| Saves | Ethan Horvath | 42 |
Players to Watch
Dejan Joveljic has been Sporting Kansas City's standout performer this season, contributing 6 goals in 13 appearances. The Sporting Kansas City talisman will be the main source of attacking threat and the player Red Bull New York will need to keep quiet if they are to get anything from this game. Calvin Harris (4 assists in 13 appearances) has been the chief creator, and the connection between these two will be crucial to any success.
For Red Bull New York, Julian Hall leads the way with 9 goals in 14 appearances. Emil Forsberg has contributed 5 assists in 14 appearances and will be looking to unlock the Sporting Kansas City defense with creative passing. Red Bull New York will need their key players to deliver on the big stage if they want to take something from this fixture.
MLS Standings Context
| # | Team | GP | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Chicago Fire FC | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | +10 | 23 |
| 5 | New York City FC | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | +5 | 19 |
| 6 | Red Bull New York | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | -8 | 19 |
| 7 | Charlotte FC | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 18 |
| 8 | D.C. United | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | -4 | 17 |
| ... | |||||||
| 28 | Austin FC | 14 | 3 | 5 | 6 | -9 | 14 |
| 29 | St. Louis CITY SC | 13 | 3 | 4 | 6 | -7 | 13 |
| 30 | Sporting Kansas City | 13 | 3 | 2 | 8 | -21 | 11 |
Red Bull New York are the higher-ranked side here, sitting 24 places above Sporting Kansas City. They'll be expected to take all three points despite playing away.
Season Stats Comparison
| Sporting Kansas City | Stat | Red Bull New York |
|---|---|---|
| -21 | Goal Difference | -8 |
| 13 | Goals Scored | 23 |
| 10 | Assists | 14 |
| 34 | Goals Conceded | 31 |
Betting Odds
| Market | Odds (DraftKings) |
|---|---|
| Sporting Kansas City (ML) | 190 |
| Red Bull New York (ML) | 105 |
| Spread | RBNY -0.5 |
| Over/Under | 3.5 |
The bookmakers have Sporting Kansas City as the slight underdog at 190, with Red Bull New York the roughly even at 105. The over/under is set at 3.5 goals.
Prediction
For our full prediction on Red Bull New York vs Sporting Kansas City including predicted score, win probabilities, and detailed AI analysis, head to the DAMITV Predictions page. Our prediction engine factors in current form, league position, head-to-head record, and home advantage to generate match forecasts with confidence ratings.
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