Toss & Conditions

Head-to-Head

Across the last three meetings, LAKR lead SFU 2–1. In the most recent clash, LAKR won by 7 wickets with 2 balls remaining after holding SFU to 150/7 and then chasing 154/3. The finish was defined by LAKR completing the chase with balls to spare rather than letting it go to the last delivery. Overall, the recent pattern is mixed, but LAKR have edged the matchup more often than not.

LALos Angeles Knight Riders 154/3

SFSan Francisco Unicorns 150/7

2026-06-19 · LAKR won by 7 wickets (with 2 balls remaining)

LALos Angeles Knight Riders 243/3

SFSan Francisco Unicorns 233/10

2025-07-06 · LAKR won by 11 runs (D/L Method)

SFSan Francisco Unicorns 219/8

LALos Angeles Knight Riders 187/10

2025-06-14 · SFU won by 32 runs

San Francisco Unicorns

SFU are #1 in the MLC regular season on 10 points and are currently in the playoff zone. Their last two games were controlled chases against MI New York, including a 9-wicket win with 26 balls remaining. The one recent blemish is a 5-wicket loss to Washington Freedom where SFU were bowled out for 126.

SFSan Francisco Unicorns 146/1

MIMI New York 143/9

2026-07-09 · SFU won by 9 wickets (with 26 balls remaining)

SFSan Francisco Unicorns 105/4

MIMI New York 104/10

2026-07-06 · SFU won by 5 wickets (with 19 balls remaining)

SFSan Francisco Unicorns 126/10

WSWashington Freedom 129/5

2026-07-04 · WSF won by 5 wickets (with 11 balls remaining)

Los Angeles Knight Riders

LAKR are #3 in the MLC regular season on 8 points and are currently in the playoff zone. Their last three results show momentum with two wins, capped by an 18-run victory over Washington Freedom. The setback in that stretch was a tight loss to MI New York by 6 wickets with 1 ball remaining.

LALos Angeles Knight Riders 192/8

WSWashington Freedom 174/8

2026-07-10 · LAKR won by 18 runs

LALos Angeles Knight Riders 165/6

MIMI New York 168/4

2026-07-05 · MINY won by 6 wickets (with 1 ball remaining)

LALos Angeles Knight Riders 175/4

TSTexas Super Kings 173/5

2026-07-04 · LAKR won by 6 wickets (with 8 balls remaining)

Playing XI

Key Stats

Verdict

All four models favour SFU, with an average win probability of 66% (range 60–71%). Bookmakers broadly align, pricing SFU at 59% (1.60) vs LAKR at 41% (2.30). Key stats favour SFU 6–1 overall, driven by stronger season indicators and better bowling economy across phases. LAKR’s edge is the recent head-to-head, so the matchup hinges on whether SFU’s season-level control overrides that trend.