MLS: Sporting KC vs. Austin FC Picks — Visitors to Lose Ground in Playoff Hunt? (Sep 7)

The MLS action continues this weekend despite the USMNT being in action against South Korea. You can find our picks for Sporting KC vs. Austin FC here.

It has been a challenging season for the home team, but they could yet mount a late challenge for a playoff spot. Sporting KC come into this round following an excellent recent win against Colorado.

Austin FC currently sit inside the top seven places in the Western Conference standings. A victory on Sunday could open up a sizable advantage in the race for a playoff spot this term.

Sporting KC vs. Austin FC Overview

Odds

Sporting KC vs. Austin FC Head-to-Head Record

Austin recorded a 1-0 victory in the previous meeting between the sides this season. That win means that they have now recorded victories in three of their last four against Sporting KC.

Sporting KC Team News

It’s unlikely that many changes will be made this weekend following an excellent attacking display by Sporting KC last time out against Colorado.

Possible Lineup

J. Pulskamp (GK); K. Shelton, I. James, R. Voloder, T. Leibold, J. Davis, Z. Bassong, M. Suleymanov, S. Munoz, D. Salloi, D. Jovelijic

Austin FC Team News

Austin FC bounced back to winning ways with an impressive 3-1 victory last weekend. An unchanged eleven could be named this Sunday.

Possible Lineup

B. Stuver (GK); M. Desler, O. Svatok, B. Hines-Ike, G. Biro, N. Dubersarsky, D. Pereira, J. Gallagher, O. Bukari, M. Uzuni, O. Wolff

Sporting KC vs. Austin FC Picks

A competitive fixture is set for the MLS this weekend, and these sides could be very difficult to separate following excellent results in their previous matches. Therefore, a draw ranks among our standout Sporting KC vs. Austin FC picks.