Saint and City set to be closely matched
Our Saint Louis City SC vs Orlando City SC prediction starts with the fact that Saint Louis City SC are 27th in MLS 2025 with 15 points from 18 games while Orlando City SC are 7th with 30 points from 18. The hosts are clear favourites at 2.3, but the Saint Louis City SC vs Orlando City SC odds suggest that Orlando City SC look a solid value alternative at 2.9 for what should be a very tight game.
David Critchley took charge of Saint Louis City SC at the end of May 2025, but he has struggled to get the club going with just one win, one draw and three losses so far. His preferred 4-4-2 system brings an intensity to the team that had been lacking, but the City set-up is all about pressing, transition and getting forward quickly, which can leave the defence vulnerable.
They have lost three of their previous five MLS matches, winning once and drawing once, but have improved marginally in their two most-recent home matches – a 2-1 win over San Jose Earthquakes and a 2-1 loss at Portland Timbers. The Saint Louis City SC vs Orlando City SC prediction suggests both teams are likely to find the net based on recent form. They drew 3-3 with LA Galaxy in between, but that was at home too.
Ojeda on a roll for Orlando
Orlando’s 4-3-3 system is very different to Saint’s, as they look to control possession and control the game from midfield before pressing in a controlled fashion.
Oscar Pareja has done a great job since taking over the reins at the Florida club in December 2019, bringing consistency, discipline and a consistent run of playoff appearances.
Orlando’s last MLS game was last week’s 1-0 away win against Colorado Rapids, which was a good result given their form going into the game.
They have won two and lost three of their prior five.
For this Saint Louis City SC vs Orlando City SC preview, it's important to note that Martin Ojeda has been Orlando’s standout player in MLS 2025, netting nine goals in 18 appearances so far.
The Argentine is a star on his day and always seems to be in the right place at the right time, whether at the home or away ground.
Sides can keep the goals flowing
This Saint Louis City SC vs Orlando City SC prediction isn’t driven by a historic rivalry, but there is plenty of scope for a tactical tussle and both clubs could do with the three points for very different reasons. The hosts are a more direct and intense team, while Orlando prefer to control the play and pick their moments to press.
That should lead to a fairly open game with end-to-end play, so the Saint Louis City SC vs Orlando City SC betting tips at around evens looks a good option here for both teams to score.
Orlando won the only previous MLS meeting between the clubs 2-1 last season and have a slightly superior record to the home side this term, so a draw or away win could be the way to go in the correct score market.
