New York City FC and St. Louis City face each other on Sunday 04.05.2026, at 00:30 (UK Time), in a MLS 2026 match. The game will take place at New York City FC's home ground, the Yankee Stadium.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between New York City Football Club and St. Louis City Soccer Club, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for New York City FC vs St. Louis City
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New York City FC Win
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New York City FC preview
New York City FC heads into the match with the following record in the MLS: in 5 matches, New York City Football Club secured 3 victories, 1 draws, and 1 losses, maintaining an average of 2 points per game.
Taking a broader look at The Pigeons's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 3 victories so far.
New York City FC has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 13 goals, of which 13 were scored in the MLS, resulting in an average of 2.6 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Nicolás Fernández, who has found the back of the net 5 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Maxi Moralez has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, New York City FC has conceded 6 goals in the MLS (an average of 1.2 per game) and 6 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.2 per match in the 2026 campaign.
St. Louis City preview
St. Louis City comes into the game with 5 matches played so far in the MLS. They have secured 1 victories, 1 draws, and 3 losses, maintaining an average of 0.8 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 1 wins, 1 draws, and 3 losses.
St. Louis City Soccer Club's attack has been highly effective, scoring 4 goals during this period. Of that total, 4 were netted in the MLS, with an average of 0.8 goals per game. The overall season average is 0.8.
The Lou's offensive system is led by Marcel Hartel, the team's top scorer this season. The german midfielder has found the back of the net 2 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Simon Becher. The forward has contributed with 1 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 7 goals with an average of 1.4 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 7 goals in 5 matches, averaging 1.4 per match.
Head to head: New York City FC vs St. Louis City
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
New York City FC
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W W W D |
2 |
| Home | L W W D L |
1.4 |
| Away | W D L W W |
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 67% | 50% |
| Goals | 3.8 | 4.67 | 2.5 |
| Scored | 2.6 | 3.33 | 1.5 |
| Conceded | 1.2 | 1.33 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 80% | 67% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 20% | 33% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 80% | 100% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.46 | 1.42 | 1.53 |
|
xGA
|
1.29 | 1.1 | 1.59 |
St. Louis City
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L L L D |
0.8 |
| Home | W L D D L |
1 |
| Away | L L W W W |
1.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 33% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.2 | 2.33 | 2 |
| Scored | 0.8 | 1.33 | 0 |
| Conceded | 1.4 | 1 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 40% | 67% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 60% | 33% | 100% |
| 1st to Score | 80% | 33% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.68 | 1.94 | 1.28 |
|
xGA
|
1.19 | 1.01 | 1.45 |
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