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by Erik Gibbs | in Major League Soccer Picks
The upcoming Western Conference clash between Portland Timbers and St. Louis City promises to be a pivotal moment in both teams’ seasons. Taking place at Providence Park on Sunday, this encounter pits two sides in contrasting form, with the home team, Portland Timbers, entering the fixture on a positive note following a hard-fought 2-1 victory over the Colorado Rapids. That result not only boosted morale but also reinforced the Timbers' strong home record, which has seen them go unbeaten in their last seven matches in front of their fans.
Home-field advantage could once again prove decisive. Providence Park has long been considered one of the most challenging venues for visiting teams in Major League Soccer, thanks to its passionate fan base and unique atmosphere.
This season, the Timbers have made the most of that support, showing improved consistency and resilience on their turf. Head coach Phil Neville, who is striving to build a competitive and disciplined side, will be hoping his players can deliver another statement performance against a struggling St. Louis City team.
While St. Louis City made a splash in their inaugural MLS season and set high expectations, they appear to have hit a rough patch in their sophomore campaign. Their attacking output has been particularly concerning, with just 13 goals scored in 16 games — the second-lowest tally in the Western Conference.
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Portland Timbers vs Saint Louis City SC Form
Table
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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5
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37 | 24 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 1 |
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14
|
18 | 23 | 4 | 6 | 13 | -15 |
Portland Timbers and Saint Louis City SC Latest Matches
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
May 28, 2025 - Major League Soccer
May 24, 2025 - Major League Soccer
May 20, 2025 - US Open Cup
May 17, 2025 - Major League Soccer
May 14, 2025 - Major League Soccer
May 10, 2025 - Major League Soccer
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
May 28, 2025 - Major League Soccer
May 17, 2025 - Major League Soccer
May 10, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Apr 19, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Mar 30, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Mar 16, 2025 - Major League Soccer
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
May 24, 2025 - Major League Soccer
May 20, 2025 - US Open Cup
May 14, 2025 - Major League Soccer
May 6, 2025 - US Open Cup
May 3, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Apr 27, 2025 - Major League Soccer
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
May 31, 2025 - Major League Soccer
May 24, 2025 - Major League Soccer
May 21, 2025 - US Open Cup
May 17, 2025 - Major League Soccer
May 14, 2025 - Major League Soccer
May 10, 2025 - Major League Soccer
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
May 31, 2025 - Major League Soccer
May 14, 2025 - Major League Soccer
May 10, 2025 - Major League Soccer
May 7, 2025 - US Open Cup
Apr 19, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Apr 13, 2025 - Major League Soccer
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
5/6 (83%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
May 24, 2025 - Major League Soccer
May 21, 2025 - US Open Cup
May 17, 2025 - Major League Soccer
May 3, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Apr 27, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Apr 5, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Portland Timbers against Saint Louis City SC : Head to Head (H2H)
25 %
50 %
25 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
Aug 24, 2024 - Major League Soccer
Aug 9, 2024 - Leagues Cup
Jun 8, 2024 - Major League Soccer
Apr 29, 2023 - Major League Soccer
Players list
J. Pantemis
DefenderK. Miller
D. Zuparic
E. Miller
J. Fory
MidfielderD. Chara
C. Paredes
D. Ayala
O. Fernandez
ForwardA. Alves Santos
F. Mora
R. Burki
DefenderJ. Reid
T. Baumgartl
H. Kessler
J. Zalinsky
MidfielderA. Watts
J. Gordwood-Reich
X. Silva
M. Hartel
ForwardT. Ostrak
B. McSorley
Substitutes
T. Muse
DefenderC. Bravo
I. Smith
E. Miller
O. Fernandez
D. Chara
C. Paredes
F. Mora
B. Lundt
DefenderJ. Gordwood-Reich
J. Orozco
J. Zalinsky
K. Hiebert
J. Yaro
MidfielderT. Ostrak
X. Silva
B. McSorley
Missing players
M. Crepeau
DefenderZ. McGraw
F. Surman
MidfielderA. Lassister
ForwardJ. Rodriguez
J. Nilsson
MidfielderR. Alm
C. Durkin
E. Lowen
ForwardC. Teuchert
Most goals and assists
Portland Timbers
Saint Louis City SC
A. Alves Santos
(6 Goals)
J. Klauss
(7 Goals)
D. Da Costa
(6 Assists)
M. Hartel
(3 Assists)
Portland Timbers - Saint Louis City SC Key Points
- The Timbers are 10-6 ATS
- St. Louis City are 6-10 ATS
- St. Louis City has conceded 21 goals in 16 games
- In the last head-to-head in August 2024, the Timbers and St. Louis City drew 4-4
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Our Portland Timbers vs Saint Louis City SC Prediction
A lack of firepower has coincided with a poor run of results on the road, with St. Louis City losing its last three away fixtures. As they prepare to travel to Portland, confidence may be waning within the squad.
Despite having beaten the Timbers only once in their short history, St. Louis City face an uphill battle to repeat that success this weekend. Coach Neville will have to navigate this fixture without two of his key players. Goalkeeper James Pantemis is sidelined due to injury, placing the responsibility between the posts on Maxime Crepeau, who will be under pressure to perform.
Additionally, defensive stalwart Zack McGraw is also unavailable, creating potential vulnerabilities at the back that the visitors may look to exploit — assuming they can rediscover their scoring touch.
This match presents a golden opportunity for the Timbers to further climb the Western Conference standings and show they can handle adversity. If their recent form and home dominance are any indication, Portland could be set for a convincing win, possibly even by a margin not yet achieved against St. Louis City — a 3-1 triumph may not be out of the question. Our prediction for Portland Timbers vs. St. Louis City FC: Timbers to win.
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