The upcoming MLS match will feature the Portland Timbers taking on St. Louis City at Providence Park in Portland, Oregon. Both teams will be aiming to climb higher in the league standings.

The Portland Timbers are currently in 5th place in the standings after playing sixteen matches. They have recorded seven wins, five draws, and four losses, with a total goal tally of 25 scored and 22 conceded, giving them a goal difference of three. At home, they are ranked 6th, with four wins, three draws, and one loss from eight matches. Their home goal record stands at 13 scored and 11 conceded, resulting in a goal difference of two.

In their most recent competitive match, the Portland Timbers defeated the Colorado Rapids 2-1. Notable performers for the team include Santiago Moreno, Claudio Bravo, and Kamal Miller, who have been highlighted based on their average ratings over the last five matches in the tournament.

MLS Matchday Preview: Portland Timbers vs St. Louis City – Team Form & Key Stats

St. Louis City is currently ranked 14th in the standings after playing sixteen matches. They have recorded three wins, five draws, and eight losses, with a total goal tally of 13 scored and 21 conceded, resulting in a goal difference of minus eight.

In away matches, they are also positioned 14th, having played eight games. They have managed one win, two draws, and five losses, with an away goal record of six scored and thirteen conceded, giving a goal difference of minus seven.

In their most recent competitive match, St. Louis City claimed a 2-1 victory over San Jose Earthquakes. Key players for the team include João Klauss, Marcel Hartel, and Chris Durkin, selected based on their average ratings from the last five matches in the tournament.

However, the team will be without Cedric Teuchert due to injury, Jannes-Kilian Horn, who is sidelined with a knee issue, and Conrad Wallem, who is suspended following a red card.

Portland Timbers vs St. Louis City – H2H Record, Lineups & MLS Betting Tips

In the last five matches between Portland Timbers and St. Louis City in the MLS, Portland Timbers have won one match, St. Louis City have won two matches, and two matches ended in a draw. The most recent encounter between these teams took place in August 2024 and ended in a 4-4 draw.

The offense of the Portland Timbers is average, but it is better than the offense of St. Louis City. St. Louis City has scored thirteen goals, ranking 28th in the competition so far, while Portland Timbers have scored twenty-five goals, sharing the 14th to 17th positions in the competition. The defense of St. Louis City is good and better than that of the Portland Timbers. Portland Timbers have conceded twenty-two goals, sharing the 13th to 17th positions, while St. Louis City have conceded twenty-one goals, sharing the 11th to 12th positions in the competition.

Hot Stats

St. Louis City has allowed the most goal attempts in the league this season. In 34 matches, they have conceded 249 goal attempts, compared to the league average of 193.9, averaging 7.3 attempts allowed per match.

Current records:

The Portland Timbers have not won any of their last two home league matches against St. Louis City.

The Portland Timbers remain unbeaten in their last seven home league matches this season.

St. Louis City has yet to win any of its last six away league matches this season.

Betting Tips, Prediction

1. Four of the last five head-to-head league matches featured three or more goals scored.

2. Only one of the last five head-to-head league matches saw both teams score at least one goal in both halves.

3. Only one of the last five head-to-head league matches had the Portland Timbers scoring three or more goals.

Score prediction: At least four goals in total (over 3.5).

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