Main prediction: both to score
Alternative tip: over 1.5 goals in the 1st half
Other market: over 10.5 corners
A clash with history. Portland Timbers and St. Louis City are synonymous with rivalry and now they meet again this 10/09, at Providence Park, at 03:30.
In their last 5 matches across all competitions, Portland Timbers have won 2 time(s). St. Louis City have won 3. Portland Timbers have a 41.15% probability of winning according to the sportsbooks.
Check out the probable line-ups here, where to watch and the prediction for Portland Timbers vs St. Louis City in the MLS 2026.
Prediction for Portland Timbers vs St. Louis City
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Overview Portland Timbers vs St. Louis City
Portland Timbers are favourites, with a 41.15% chance of winning according to the bookmakers. The odds for a St. Louis City Soccer Club win are at 3.4 and a draw at 4.2.
In the Major League Soccer, Portland Timbers have 9 win(s), 4 draw(s) and 10 defeat(s), with 44 goal(s) scored and 43 conceded. The top scorer is Kevin Jesús Kelsy Genez, with 9 goal(s). On the other side, St. Louis City have 10 win(s), 7 draw(s) and 6 defeat(s), with 36 goal(s) scored and 31 conceded. Rafael Navarro Leal is the top scorer with 10 goal(s).
In the last 3 clashes between Portland Timbers and St. Louis City, all had over 2.5 goals.
Portland Timbers have conceded goals in all of their last 3 clashes against St. Louis City.
Portland Timbers have conceded goals in their last 12 matches in the competition.
St. Louis City are unbeaten in 13 matches in the league.
In the last 3 matches involving St. Louis City, all had over 2.5 goals.
St. Louis City have conceded goals in their last 6 matches in the league.
In the last 3 matches involving St. Louis City, all had under 9.5 corners.
Head-to-head between Portland Timbers and St. Louis City
In 7 clashes, St. Louis City have the advantage over Portland Timbers: 3 win(s) against 2 and 2 draw(s). The most recent was on 14/07/2025, in the MLS, the match score was: St. Louis City 2-1 Portland Timbers.
This data can contextualise the predictions for Portland Timbers vs St. Louis City, but it guarantees nothing. Each team's form must be taken into account.
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Portland Timbers: current form
Portland Timbers's attack is firing: an average of 2.2 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions. One of the most productive attacks at the moment.
See their performance in this edition of the MLS:
9 win(s), 4 draw(s), 10 defeat(s)
Performance: 1.35 point(s) per match
44 goals scored (1.91 per match)
Top scorer: Kevin Jesús Kelsy Genez (9 goal(s))
St. Louis City: current form
On the other side, St. Louis City also arrive in attacking rhythm: an average of 2.4 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions.
Follow their performance in the MLS:
10 win(s), 7 draw(s), 6 defeat(s)
Performance: 1.61 point(s) per match
36 goals scored (1.57 per match)
Top scorer: Rafael Navarro Leal (10 goal(s))
Portland Timbers vs St. Louis City key players
In the MLS, Kevin Jesús Kelsy Genez carries Portland Timbers's attack with 9 goal(s).
The playmaker is David Costa, leading in assists with 7. In the whole season, Kevin Jesús Kelsy Genez has 9 goal(s).
On the other side, Rafael Navarro Leal is the name that frightens the most for The Lou with 10 goal(s) in the MLS.
In terms of playmaking, Tomas Totland leads in assists with 4. In the whole season, Simon Becher has accumulated 7 goal(s).
Portland Timbers vs St. Louis City statistics in the MLS
Portland Timbers have an average of 10.61 corners and 1.91 cards per match. St. Louis City have 10.05 corners and 2.13 cards. The statistics for Portland Timbers vs St. Louis City are in the table below.
Portland Timbers
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L D W L |
1.4 |
| Home | W L W W W |
2.4 |
| Away | D L W L D |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 39% | 58% | 18% |
| Goals | 3.78 | 4.25 | 3.27 |
| Scored | 1.91 | 2.42 | 1.36 |
| Conceded | 1.87 | 1.83 | 1.91 |
| Both Teams to Score | 78% | 92% | 64% |
| Without Conceding | 4% | 8% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 17% | 0% | 36% |
| 1st to Score | 39% | 42% | 36% |
|
xG
|
1.49 | 1.57 | 1.41 |
|
xGA
|
1.91 | 1.63 | 2.21 |
St. Louis City
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D W D W |
2.2 |
| Home | D W D W W |
2.2 |
| Away | W D W W D |
2.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 43% | 55% | 33% |
| Goals | 2.91 | 3.18 | 2.67 |
| Scored | 1.57 | 1.91 | 1.25 |
| Conceded | 1.35 | 1.27 | 1.42 |
| Both Teams to Score | 70% | 73% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 13% | 18% | 8% |
| Failed To Score | 17% | 9% | 25% |
| 1st to Score | 39% | 64% | 42% |
|
xG
|
1.55 | 1.76 | 1.36 |
|
xGA
|
1.32 | 1.18 | 1.46 |
More tips for Portland Timbers vs St. Louis City
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Correct score prediction for Portland Timbers vs St. Louis City
The favoritism in the odds points to Portland Timbers. With the available data, we project a narrow win. Correct result: Portland Timbers 1-0 St. Louis City. Predicting the exact score is difficult. The odds reflect this. Play with caution.
Where to watch Portland Timbers vs St. Louis City
Check out where to watch the live match between St. Louis City and Portland Timbers:
Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled
Predicted line-ups for Portland Timbers and St. Louis City
The line-ups for Portland Timbers vs St. Louis City in the MLS Soccer are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.
Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.
Portland Timbers line-up
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4
Kamal Miller
Defender
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7
Ariel Lassiter
Forward
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10
David Costa
Midfielder
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14
Vincent Janssen
Forward
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15
Eric Miller
Defender
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17
Cole Bassett
Midfielder
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20
Finn Surman
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27
Jimer Fory
Defender
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30
José Barrera
Midfielder
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41
James Pantemis
Goalkeeper
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99
Kristoffer Velde
Forward
The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.
St. Louis City Soccer Club line-up
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1
Roman Bürki
Goalkeeper
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5
Lukas MacNaughton
Defender
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6
Conrad Wallem
Midfielder
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8
Chris Durkin
Midfielder
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11
Simon Becher
Forward
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14
Tomas Totland
Defender
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19
Carlo Holse
Midfielder
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21
Dante Polvara
Defender
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23
Alexandru Matan
Midfielder
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24
Daniel Edelman
Midfielder
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32
Timo Baumgartl
Defender
The St. Louis City starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.
Match details for Portland Timbers vs St. Louis City
Match: Portland Timbers vs St. Louis City
Tournament: MLS Soccer 2026
Date: 10/09/2026
Time: 03:30 (Brasília time)
Venue: Providence Park
Broadcast: none scheduled
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