Sporting Kansas City vs FC Dallas Picks and Prediction – 10/20/2024

FC Dallas (10-8-15, 38 points) and Sporting Kansas City (8-7-18, 31 points) face off in the final game of the 2024 MLS season. Both teams are out of playoff contention, but they will look to end disappointing campaigns on a high note. Sporting Kansas City comes into this match on a three-game losing streak, while FC Dallas has not won in the last three matches either. Score a goal in betting with our Soccer picks.

FC Dallas has struggled to find consistency, particularly in the second half of the season. Offensively, Petar Musa has been the standout player, scoring 15 goals in his debut MLS season. Paul Arriola and Jesús Ferreira have added five goals each, contributing to the team’s total of 52 goals this season. The team has shown moments of attacking strength, but defensive breakdowns have cost them, as they've conceded 55 goals. This imbalance is reflected in recent form, with just one win in the last seven matches (1-4-2).

Defensively, Dallas has been vulnerable throughout the season, as shown by a negative goal difference (-3). They have allowed 55 goals, which has been a key factor in an inability to close out games. Interim head coach Peter Luccin has praised the team’s effort, but the defensive struggles, along with injuries, have left Dallas with too much to overcome.

Sporting Kansas City has also endured a frustrating season. The offense, led by William Agada (9 goals) and Alan Pulido (7 goals), has produced 50 goals, just two shy of Dallas. However, like Dallas, defensive issues have plagued them, with 64 goals conceded—a league-worst figure. Sporting Kansas City has lost the last three matches, including a 3-0 defeat to LAFC, and needs a win to avoid their second-lowest points total in club history.

Defensively, Sporting Kansas City’s leaky backline has been a major issue all season. With a goal difference of -14, head coach Peter Vermes has admitted that changes are needed. The offseason will likely bring significant roster adjustments, but for now, Kansas City will look to end on a positive note by sweeping the season series against Dallas.

Dallas has struggled lately, but with home-field advantage and Petar Musa’s goal-scoring ability, they should edge this one against a Sporting Kansas City defense that has been generous all season. Final Score Prediction: FC Dallas 3-2.