The upcoming match between Sporting Kansas City and St. Louis City is set to be a crucial one for both teams as they look to end the first half of the season on a positive note. Sporting Kansas City currently sits in 12th place in the Western Conference with a record of 6-14-5 and 23 points, while St. Louis City is just one spot behind with a record of 4-10-10 and 22 points.
Sporting Kansas City will be looking to bounce back from a 2-1 road loss to the Vancouver Whitecaps in their last match, which ended a two-match winning streak. The team will be aiming to build on their previous meeting with St. Louis City, which ended in a thrilling 3-3 draw. St. Louis City, on the other hand, is on a three-match losing streak and will be looking to turn their fortunes around.
Both teams will be missing key players for the match, with Sporting Kansas City without defender Jake Davis and goalkeeper John Pulskamp due to international duty, and midfielder Felipe Hernandez on administrative leave. St. Louis City will be without several key players including forward Joao Klauss, defender Joakim Nilsson, and midfielders Rasmus Alm, Tomas Ostrak, and Celio Pompeu due to various injuries.
Despite their recent struggles, both teams will be eager to secure a win and gain valuable points as they head into the All-Star and Leagues Cup break. The match promises to be an exciting and competitive affair, with both teams fighting for their playoff lives.
In the end, it will come down to which team can capitalize on their opportunities and execute their game plan effectively. Fans can expect a hard-fought battle between these two Missouri rivals as they look to secure a much-needed victory.
