- Saint Louis City SC are winless in their last five games (D1, L4) but have lost three straight.
- Portland Timbers have won three of their last five MLS games (D1, L1).
St Louis City in bad shape, Portland Timbers are in form
Portland Timbers edged Saint Louis City SC 2-1 in this MLS matchup just four weeks ago, and the visitors will be confident of taking something from their hosts again on Sunday. As part of our Saint Louis City SC vs Portland Timbers prediction, it’s worth noting the momentum Portland brings into this fixture.
Phil Neville’s side have had a mixed MLS 2025 campaign but a series of intelligent adjustments have moved them into the top half of the table.
Portland Timbers, who have won three, drawn one and lost one of their last five MLS fixtures, sit 10th in the standings with 33 points from 20 games, while Saint Louis City SC occupy 28th place with 15 points from 21 games. In this Saint Louis City SC vs Portland Timbers prediction, it is clear that the points gap and recent form point to a challenging clash for the home side.
David Critchley took charge of the home side at the end of May 2025 but the club have failed to find any form since his appointment, recording one draw and four defeats in their last five matches. The Saint Louis City SC vs Portland Timbers preview suggests that the Blues' struggles are likely to continue unless they can reverse this trend.
The Blues have also drawn one and lost one of their two home games since Critchley’s arrival and have won just two of their 10 home matches this season in the MLS, conceding an average of 1.50 goals per game.
Expect goals when these two sides face off
Portland Timbers have won two, drawn two and lost two of their six MLS head-to-head fixtures with Saint Louis City SC, but this fixture has been an even matchup historically with little to split the clubs. The Saint Louis City SC vs Portland Timbers betting tips highlight that despite this balance, recent trends suggest a high-scoring match.
Portland Timbers have won three of their nine away matches in the MLS this term (D2, L4), but with Saint Louis City SC struggling, the away side have a good chance of picking up the points on Sunday. Neville’s men have conceded just 14 goals in nine matches as away team. This Saint Louis City SC vs Portland Timbers prediction recommends considering the away side’s defensive performances when evaluating the over/under market.
Antony leads the scoring charts for Portland Timbers with six goals in 18 MLS appearances this year and the Brazilian provides a reliable goal threat, while Joao Klauss leads Saint Louis City SC with 7 goals this season, netting 5 of their last 8 goals.
With both clubs’ key players in good form and both sides having leaky defenses, we’re expecting goals when they face off on Sunday and the over 2.5 option looks a solid bet at -188.
Timbers have the edge in critical matchup
Saint Louis City SC are +133 favorites for the match win and Portland Timbers come in just behind at +205, and we feel the Saint Louis City SC vs Portland Timbers odds on the visiting team are good value.
Portland Timbers are in better form and have a better league position than the hosts, and we see the Timbers taking home a point or more from this crucial MLS contest based on our Saint Louis City SC vs Portland Timbers prediction.
Saint Louis City SC are an intense, high-tempo side who aim to press and break opponents down, while Portland Timbers are more likely to sit back and look to hit on the break. This is a matchup of styles and we think Portland’s pragmatism and flexibility will be the key to their success on Sunday.
