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Sporting Kansas City vs Minnesota United: Preview, predictions and how to watch MLS Conference Semifinals

Sporting Kansas City and Minnesota United meet today at theChildren's Mercy Park to play the MLS Cup Playoffs 2020 WesternConference Semifinals. Check out how to watch or live stream the game in the US, the match preview, predictions and odds.

Romain Metanire of Minnesota United (left) runs the ball past Gerso of Sporting Kansas City (Getty).
Romain Metanire of Minnesota United (left) runs the ball past Gerso of Sporting Kansas City (Getty).

The moment of truth has arrived. Two of the Major League Soccer season’s best teams will face off tonight for a spot in the Western Conference final. We are talking aboutSporting Kansas City and Minnesota United, who willface each other at the Children’s Mercy Park to play the MLS Cup Playoffs 2020. It will be the fifth meeting between these two sides this year.Here you will find everything there is to know about this exciting soccer game, such as the match preview, information, storylines, predictions, odds, and even how to watch or live stream it in the US.

Sporting KC won their spot in theMLS Cup Playoffs 2020 Western Conference Semifinals after beating San Jose Earthquakes 3-0 on penalties as the match finished in a 3-3 draw after 120 minutes.

Minnesota, on the other hand, showed all their strength on Sunday by beating Colorado Rapids 3-0 at home to clinch a place in the semifinals. The winner of Thursday’s game will face Seattle Sounders, who defeated FC Dallas on Tuesday.

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Sporting Kansas City vs Minnesota United: Match Information

Date: Thursday, December 3, 2020
Time: 8:30 PM (ET)
Location: Children’s Mercy Park, Kansas City

Sporting Kansas City vs Minnesota United: Time by State in the US

ET: 8:30 PM
CT: 7:30 PM
MT: 6:30 PM
PT: 5:30 PM

Sporting Kansas City vs Minnesota United: Top Scorers in MLS Cup Playoffs 2020

Kevin Molino is Minnesota United’s leading goalscorer in the MLS Playoffs 2020 with 2 goals, while Gianluca Bosio, Roger Espinoza andIlie netted one goal each for Sporting Kansas City.

Sporting Kansas City vs Minnesota United: Storylines

Sporting Kansas City accumulate five games without defeats, with 3 wins and 2 draws, while Minnesota United extended their unbeaten run to 9 games (5W-4D)after their 3-0 victory over Colorado Rapids.

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It will be the fifth meeting between these two teams this year. Although they drew 0-0 in their latest encounter, in November 2020, Sporting KC won two of their preivous games, while Minnesota took one.

How to watch or live stream Sporting Kansas City vs Minnesota United in the US

The MLS Cup Playoffs 2020 Western Conference Semifinal game between Sporting Kansas City and Minnesota United to be played on Thursday at the Children’s Mercy Park will be broadcasted in the US byFoxsports.com, MLSsoccer.com, Fox Sports Kansas City, MLS App, FOX Network, FOX Deportes, SKOR North, Sports Radio 810 WHB.

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Sporting Kansas City vs Minnesota United: Predictions and Odds

Oddsmakers put the home side as the big favorite to win Thursday’s game and advance to the MLS Cup Playoffs 2020 Western Conference Final. According to FanDuel, Sporting Kansas City have odds of -160, while Minnesota United have odds of +350. A tie would result in a +300 payout.

FanDuel
Sporting Kansas City -160
Draw +300
Minnesota United +350
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* Odds via FanDuel

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