Sunday night lights shine on BMO Stadium as Los Angeles FC host Sporting Kansas City in an important Western Conference clash. Read on for our full LAFC vs SKC betting tips.
LAFC are pushing for a top-four finish, while SKC are just trying to stay alive in the playoff conversation. Matchplug has the best pick for MLS
Betting Preview for LAFC vs SKC
- Match: Los Angeles FC vs Sporting Kansas City
- Venue: BMO Stadium, Los Angeles
- Date: Sunday, June 9, 2025
- Time: 8:30 PM EST
- Odds are provided by 1XBet
Betting on Los Angeles FC
LAFC remain one of the most talented squads in the West, even if they’ve shown inconsistencies this season. Olivier Giroud has made a notable impact since arriving, bringing not only experience but also composure in the final third. With Carlos Vela and Denis Bouanga offering service and width, LAFC can stretch any defense.
Their last outing, 2-2 draw with CF Montreal highlighted both their attacking threat and their defensive fragility. But at home, LAFC are a different beast. They’ve won 4 of their last 6 at BMO Stadium, averaging 2.3 goals per game over that stretch.
Betting on Sporting Kansas City
Sporting KC may have picked up a 3-1 win over Houston Dynamo last weekend, but consistency has been their biggest issue. Sitting in 12th place in the West, Peter Vermes’ side has struggled on the road, with only two away wins all season.
SKC do have attacking weapons—Alan Pulido and Johnny Russell can hurt teams—but defensive lapses continue to plague them. They’ve conceded 2+ goals in 5 of their last 7 away games, and that’s a recipe for trouble against an LAFC side loaded with attacking talent.
MatchPlug Prediction for LAFC vs SKC
LAFC’s home form, combined with Sporting Kansas City’s road struggles, makes this a fairly straightforward call. Expect the hosts to dictate the tempo, find gaps in a shaky SKC backline, and grab all three points.
Final Score Prediction: LAFC
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