St. Louis City vs Portland Timbers prediction

St. Louis City have won 14, drawn nine and lost ten of their 33 Major League Soccer games so far, scoring 58 and letting in 48. That has them 4th on 51 points.

Their last six in all competitions read two wins, two draws and two defeats, at 1.8 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per game. Last time out they lost 3-0 to Real Salt Lake away; before that came a goalless draw away at Columbus Crew and a 3-2 defeat away at Minnesota United.

St. Louis City haven't won in four. Three clean sheets in that spell, but they also drew a blank three times. At home they've won one of two recently (6 scored, 2 conceded).

So far in the Major League Soccer, Portland Timbers have won 12, drawn seven and lost 14 of 33, with 60 goals scored and 61 conceded, good for 8th place and 43 points.

Over the last six matches it has been one win, two draws and three defeats, averaging 1.2 goals for and 1.8 against. Last time out they beat Charlotte 3-2 at home; before that came a goalless draw at home to Colorado Rapids and a 2-0 defeat away at Los Angeles Galaxy.

They failed to score in three of those games. On the road they've won none of three recently (4 scored, 8 conceded).

Home and away form points to St. Louis City: St. Louis City have won one of their last two at home, Portland Timbers none of their last three on the road. Eight points separate the two sides in the table. St. Louis City also have the better goal difference over recent weeks.

We make St. Louis City clear favourites at 55%, with Portland Timbers on 25% and the draw at 20%.

On goals, it expects around 3.5 in the game: 2.3 for St. Louis City and 1.2 for Portland Timbers. Over 2.5 goals is 65% and both teams scoring 58%. Their last meeting, on 10 Sept 2026, finished 2-2.