MLS: Sporting KC vs. New York City Picks — Visitors to Continue Hot Streak on the Road (Jul 19)

The finishing line is creeping into sight in the MLS this season, and New York City face a crucial concluding period to the regular season.

They come into this upcoming round of matches sitting seventh in the Eastern Conference standings. Confidence levels should be high following an excellent recent win on the road against Orlando City.

Sporting KC have had a week to prepare for this home clash following their defeat against the Seattle Sounders last Saturday.

Sporting KC vs. New York City Overview

Odds

Sporting KC vs. New York City Head-to-Head Record

Cagey affairs have been common when these sides have clashed in recent seasons, with each of the last two ending in 0-0 draws. However, New York City have gone six without defeat against Sporting KC in the MLS.

Sporting KC Team News

The home side will welcome back Jacob Bartlett from suspension this weekend. He could be thrust back into the starting eleven to shore up the midfield.

Possible Lineup

J. Pulskamp (GK); K. Shelton, J. Miller, J. Fernandez, L. Ndenbe, J. Rodriguez, J. Bartlett, M. Suleymanov, M. Garcia, D. Salloi, D. Joveljic

New York City Team News

James Sands is unlikely to return to action following an ankle injury until the end of August. Jacob Arroyave and Malachi Jones are also out of action.

Possible Lineup

M. Freese (GK); S. Tanasijevic, T. Martins, J. Haak, K. O’Toole, A. Perea, A. O’Neill, A. Ojeda, M. Moralez, H. Wolf, A. Martinez

Sporting KC vs. New York City Picks

Despite having a poor record on the road this season, it appears hard to overlook the chances of the consistent visitors on Saturday.

New York City have been in strong form across recent weeks, and Kansas City have offered little in front of their home fans this season after winning three of their last eleven matches.