Our Sporting Kansas City vs Columbus Crew Prediction: 1-2
Sporting Kansas City vs Columbus Crew in the USA MLS is scheduled for an 01:30 GMT kick-off on Sunday March 1, 2026. A 1-2 win for the visitors is our expected outcome, though BTTS looks like a solid alternative given both teams’ recent scoring form.
This Sporting Kansas City vs Columbus Crew prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Sporting Kansas City's Last Match – San Jose Earthquakes vs Sporting Kansas City
Sporting Kansas City will hope to recover from their recent 0-3 USA MLS setback against San Jose Earthquakes on February 22. In that match, Sporting Kansas City recorded 56% possession, attempting 5 shots on goal, with 1 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 San Jose Earthquakes | 44% | 8 (4) | 2.9 | 56 |
 Sporting Kansas City | 56% | 5 (1) | 0.5 | 37 |
Columbus Crew's Last Match – Portland Timbers vs Columbus Crew
After suffering a 2-3 USA MLS loss to Portland Timbers, Columbus Crew must win to get back on track. In that match, Columbus Crew had 53% possession and 8 attempts at goal, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Portland Timbers | 47% | 9 (7) | 0.94 | 37 |
 Columbus Crew | 53% | 8 (4) | 1.01 | 70 |
Sporting Kansas City vs Columbus Crew Stats
Key Stats
| Sporting Kansas City | Columbus Crew | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.75 | Attacking Strength | 0.85 |
| 1.27 | Defence Strength | 1.16 |
| 0.7 | Points Per Game | 1.1 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 0.6 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Sporting Kansas City are averaging 0.6 goals scored and 1.9 conceded per match, while Columbus Crew average 1.6 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.
Sporting Kansas City 6-19
Columbus Crew 16-13
What are the odds for this match?
Sporting Kansas City to win: @3.75
Draw: @4
Columbus Crew to win: @1.85