LA Galaxy vs Sporting Kansas City: Preview, predictions and lineups

  • LA Galaxy fell to Chicago Fire last time out at Soldier Field
  • Sporting KC managed to get back in the win column for the first time in over 2 months last weekend
  • The Galaxy prevailed 3-2 in the reverse fixture back in late March
LA Galaxy play host to Sporting KC
LA Galaxy play host to Sporting KC / Getty Images
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LA Galaxy are all set to play host to Sporting Kansas City in Major League Soccer action this weekend.

Before the Galaxy's 2-1 defeat to Houston Dynamo last Saturday, the Western Conference side were on a six-match unbeaten run that included four draws and two victories. Despite the disappointing result in the Windy City, Greg Vanney's side remain in a strong position in the division in fourth place with 28 points, just two points behind rivals LAFC.

On the other side of the matchup, Sporting KC finally managed to grab three points in their latest outing against Seattle Sounders, 2-1, last weekend. It's been a difficult season for SKC, as the win over Seattle was their first MLS win March 30 vs Toronto FC. SKC sit in 12th place in the West with 14 points from 17 matches played.

Here's 90min's guide to the Galaxy vs Sporting KC.


What time does LA Galaxy vs Sporting Kansas City kick-off?

  • Location: Carson, California
  • Stadium: Dignity Health Sports Park
  • Date: Saturday 15 June (United States) / Sunday 16 June (United Kingdom)
  • Kick-off Time: 22:30 ET / 19:30 PT / 03:30 BST (Sunday)

LA Galaxy vs Sporting Kansas City H2H record (Last Five Games)

  • LA Galaxy: 1 win
  • Sporting Kansas City: 1 win
  • Draws: 3
  • Last meeting: Sporting Kansas City 2-3 LA Galaxy (23 March 2023) - MLS

Current form (all competitions)

LA Galaxy

Sporting Kansas City

Chicago Fire 2-1 LA Galaxy - 01/06/2024

Sporting Kansas City 2-1 Seattle Sounders

LA Galaxy 3-1 FC Dallas - 29/05/2024

Minnesota United 3-1 Sporting Kansas City - 01/06/2024

LA Galaxy 2-1 Houston Dynamo - 25/05/2024

Sporting Kansas City 1-2 Vancouver Whitecaps

Charlotte FC 0-0 LA Galaxy - 18/05/2024

Portland Timbers 2-1 Sporting Kansas City - 25/05/2024

Minnesota United 2-2 LA Galaxy - 15/05/2024

Sporting Kansas City 4-0 FC Tulsa - 21/05/2024


How to watch LA Galaxy vs Sporting Kansas City on TV and live stream

Country

TV channel/live stream

United Kingdom

Apple TV - MLS Season Pass

United States

Apple TV - MLS Season Pass

Canada

Apple TV +


LA Galaxy team news

Joseph Paintsil
Paintsil is dealing with a hamstring injury / Shaun Clark/GettyImages

Winger Joseph Paintsil -- who joined in the winter transfer window and has tallied eight goal involvements in 2024 -- is still sidelined with a hamstring injury and is on track to return in the next couple of weeks.

Veteran midfielder Gaston Brugman will also miss the contest after picking up a knee injury, and the 31-year-old is expected to return to action next month.

The only player that was called up for the international window in the Galaxy camp was defender Jalen Neal. The 20-year-old is set to link up with the USA U-23 for the Summer Olympics, and it's unknown if Neal will feature for LA before the competition kicks-off in July.


LA Galaxy predicted lineup vs Sporting Kansas City

LA Galaxy predicted lineup vs Sporting Kansas City ( 4-3-3 ): McCarthy; Yamane, Yoshida, Caceres, Aude; Delgado, Cerrillo, Puig; Pec, Joveljic, Fagundez.


Sporting Kansas City team news

Daniel Rosero Valencia
Rosero will miss the match through injury / Lyndsay Radnedge/ISI Photos/GettyImages

Sporting KC boss Peter Vermes will be without a couple of key players for the primetime clash on Saturday night. Daniel Rosero's hip injury has him ruled out of action until early next month, while Remi Walter will also miss the game with a knee injury as he's on track to return next month, too.

Full-back Logan Ndenbe is nearing a return to the mix after suffering a torn ACL during MLS Cup playoffs last year in early November.


Sporting Kansas City predicted lineup vs LA Galaxy

Sporting Kansas City predicted lineup vs LA Galaxy ( 4-3-3 ): Melia; Davis, Castellanos, Fontas, Leibold; Rodriguez, Radoja, Thommy; Russell, Pulido, Salloi.


LA Galaxy vs Sporting Kansas City score prediction

Despite SKC's poor form over the last couple of months, they still have a few players up front that can pose a threat to any backline -- including the Galaxy's.

Sporting KC will have their moments and will more than likely get on the scoresheet, but the Galaxy simply have too much firepower in their ranks -- even without Painstil -- to fall at home in front of their supporters.

Prediction: LA Galaxy 2-1 Sporting Kansas City