St. Louis City vs 17.07.26 00:303 – 2Full Time
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Match report
St. Louis City hold off Sporting Kansas City fightback to win 3-2
St. Louis City won a five-goal thriller 3-2 against Sporting Kansas City in a Major League Soccer Regular Season - 17 fixture at CITYPARK. The result lifted the hosts, who went into the match 18th in the table, while Kansas City remained down in 29th position after another setback on the road.
AI-assisted match report written from official match data.
St. Louis struck twice inside the first half, with Jeong Sang-Bin opening the scoring in the 28th minute before Marcel Hartel doubled the lead eight minutes later, assisted by Simon Becher. Kansas City responded almost immediately through Capita in the 42nd minute, leaving the home side ahead 2-1 at the interval.
The second half brought further drama as Dejan Joveljić, set up by Manu García, levelled for Kansas City in the 76th minute to make it 2-2. St. Louis restored their advantage late on when Eduard Löwen converted a penalty in the 86th minute, sealing a 3-2 win.
St. Louis dominated possession with 54 percent and outshot their visitors 19 to 12, while also producing significantly more shots on target and a higher xG figure of 2.51 compared to Kansas City's 0.98, reflecting their control of the contest despite the late scare.
Marcel Hartel scored and posted the highest rating on the pitch at 8.3, while Jeong Sang-Bin also found the net and finished close behind with a rating of 8.0.
St. Louis City's 19 shots to Kansas City's 12 underlined their greater attacking threat throughout the match.
St. Louis City beat Sporting Kansas City 3–2 (half-time 2–1).
St. Louis City met Sporting Kansas City in the Major League Soccer (Regular Season - 16). Kick-off was Friday, 17 July 2026, 00:30 UTC at CITYPARK. Referee: Allen Chapman.
Team pages: St. Louis City · Sporting Kansas City · Major League Soccer
Key moments
- 28' Goal: Jeong Sang-Bin — 1–0
- 36' Goal: Marcel Hartel (assist: Simon Becher) — 2–0
- 42' Goal: Capita — 2–1
- 76' Goal: Dejan Joveljić (assist: Manu García) — 2–2
- 85' Goal (penalty): Eduard Löwen — 3–2
Starting line-ups
St. Louis City (3-4-3)
Sporting Kansas City (4-2-3-1)
Pre-match read
Over 2.5 Goals. League base rate: 63% over 2.5 goals On the other hand: Both sides fully rested — Both teams come in on a week or more of rest (54 and 53 days).
Over 1.5 Goals. League base rate: 82% over 1.5 goals
Under 3.5 Goals. League base rate: 41% over 3.5 goals
Both Teams to Score. League base rate: 63% both teams score
St. Louis City to Score. League base rate: 84% home sides score On the other hand: A long break for the hosts — The hosts come in off 54 days' rest.
Home rated 1535 vs 1362 — 0.80 expected score Away conceding 2.1 xGA per game St. Louis City sit 22nd; Sporting Kansas City 29th (MLS · 14 matches played) St. Louis City in stronger form — 2.0 vs 1.4 ppg (n=5)
Model-generated pre-match read. Not betting advice.
About this match
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- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
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Quick answers
›What was the final score of St. Louis City vs Sporting Kansas City?
St. Louis City beat Sporting Kansas City 3–2 (half-time 2–1).
›Who scored in St. Louis City vs Sporting Kansas City?
Jeong Sang-Bin (28') for St. Louis City; Marcel Hartel (36') for St. Louis City; Capita (42') for Sporting Kansas City; Dejan Joveljić (76') for Sporting Kansas City; Eduard Löwen (85') (penalty) for St. Louis City.
›Where can I watch St. Louis City vs Sporting Kansas City highlights?
Goal highlights and video clips from St. Louis City 3–2 Sporting Kansas City are on this page — open the videos tab to watch every goal.
›What is the head-to-head record between St. Louis City and Sporting Kansas City?
St. Louis City and Sporting Kansas City have met 10 times — 3 wins for St. Louis City, 4 wins for Sporting Kansas City and 3 draws.