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St. Louis CITY SC vs Portland Timbers prediction

St. Louis CITY SCHome65%to win
2.43 : 1.17expected goalsDraw 19%
Portland TimbersAway16%to win
Shujaa safe tipOver 1.5 goals1.18

Our tips

Locked two hours before kick off
Safe tip85%
Over 1.5 goalsMost likely to win
Fair 1.182 units
Bold tip37%
St. Louis CITY SC to win and both scoreBigger price, loses more often
Fair 2.691 unit

Shujaa verdict

From results, prices, form and rest

Our prediction for St. Louis CITY SC vs Portland Timbers is St. Louis CITY SC to win, with a 65% chance. The most likely score is 2-1. Our best bet is Over 1.5 goals at 1.18.

St. Louis recent form+6%Portland recent form-3%St. Louis league table+1%Portland league table-1%

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Form and head to head

Newest game first
St. Louis CITY SCWWWDW
  • Wat Red Bull New York3-0
  • Wv Toronto FC3-1
  • Wv Minnesota United FC4-2
  • Dat Portland Timbers2-2
  • Wat Vancouver Whitecaps3-1
Portland TimbersLLLDW
  • Lat San Jose Earthquakes1-3
  • Lv Atlanta United FC0-1
  • Lat FC Dallas1-2
  • Dv St. Louis CITY SC2-2
  • Wv Minnesota United FC5-4

In numbers, St. Louis red and Portland green

2.0Points per game1.3
2.1Goals scored per game1.9
1.4Goals conceded per game1.8
20%Clean sheets5%

Last meetings

  • Portland Timbers2-2St. Louis CITY SC

Team records

Last 20 games, all competitions
St. LouisPortland
20Games played20
12Wins7
5Draws4
3Losses9
42Goals scored37
27Goals conceded35
2.1Scored per game1.9
1.4Conceded per game1.8
7W 2D 1LHome record5W 2D 3L
5W 3D 2LAway record2W 2D 6L
20%Clean sheets5%
75%Both teams scored75%
70%Over 2.5 goals75%

Good to know: Green marks the better number of the two.

League table

MLS
TeamPWDLGDPtsPPG
2. St. Louis CITY SC301497+15511.70
11. Portland Timbers309714-5341.13

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Key players

Top of each side this season
St. Louis CITY SC
  • Simon Becher
    Simon BecherTop scorer · F
    9 goals
  • Conrad Wallem
    Conrad WallemMost assists · M
    8 assists
  • Roman Bürki
    Roman BürkiKeeper · G
    74 saves
Portland Timbers
  • Kristoffer Velde
    Kristoffer VeldeTop scorer · F
    8 goals
  • Kristoffer Velde
    Kristoffer VeldeMost assists · F
    9 assists
  • James Pantemis
    James PantemisKeeper · G
    117 saves

Good to know: Watch the key men: if a top scorer is missing, the tip above already allows for team news.

Goals and markets

Chance and fair price
Over 1.5 goals88%1.14
Over 2.5 goals70%1.43
Over 3.5 goals48%2.06
Both teams to score63%1.58
St. Louis or draw84%1.20
Portland or draw35%2.82
St. Louis win and over 2.550%1.99
Portland win and over 2.512%8.49

Most likely scores

2-19.4%
1-18.3%
2-08.0%
3-17.6%
3-06.5%

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Where to bet on St. Louis v Portland

Our top pick is Over 1.5 goals. Compare the price at a licensed Kenyan bookmaker before you stake.

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Match preview

St. Louis CITY SC vs Portland Timbers: St. Louis CITY SC are favourites
  1. 1
    What our numbers say

    The model gives St. Louis CITY SC 65%, the draw 19% and Portland Timbers 16%. There are no bookmaker prices yet, so this is our model on its own.

  2. 2
    Recent form

    St. Louis CITY SC took 13 points from their last 5 games and Portland Timbers took 4 from 5. St. Louis CITY SC come in with the better run.

  3. 3
    Home and away

    St. Louis CITY SC won 7 of their last 10 games at home. Portland Timbers won 2 of their last 10 on the road.

  4. 4
    Goals

    St. Louis CITY SC score 2.1 goals a game and let in 1.4. Portland Timbers score 1.9 and let in 1.8. Over 2.5 goals landed in 14 of St. Louis CITY SC games and 15 of Portland Timbers games in that run.

  5. 5
    Head to head

    In the last 1 meeting, St. Louis CITY SC won 0 and Portland Timbers won 0 with 1 draw. The last one ended Portland Timbers 2, St. Louis CITY SC 2.

  6. 6
    The safest bet

    Over 1.5 goals has a 85% chance, the highest of the bets worth taking here.

St. Louis CITY SC form

St. Louis CITY SC have 12 wins, 5 draws and 3 losses in their last 20 games, with 42 goals scored and 27 conceded. At home they have 7 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss from 10. Their last 5 results read W, W, W, D, W, newest first.

Portland Timbers form

Portland Timbers have 7 wins, 4 draws and 9 losses in their last 20 games, with 37 goals scored and 35 conceded. Away from home they have 2 wins, 2 draws and 6 losses from 10. Their last 5 results read L, L, L, D, W, newest first.

Head to head

These two have met 1 time in our records. St. Louis CITY SC won 0, Portland Timbers won 0 and 1 game ended level. Last time out it finished Portland Timbers 2, St. Louis CITY SC 2.

Our call

We expect St. Louis CITY SC to score about 2.4 goals and Portland Timbers about 1.2. That points to St. Louis CITY SC to win, with 2-1 the most likely score. Our safest bet is Over 1.5 goals at 1.18. Our bold bet is St. Louis CITY SC to win and both score at 2.69.

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Questions people in Kenya ask

Who will win St. Louis CITY SC vs Portland Timbers?

Our prediction for St. Louis CITY SC vs Portland Timbers is St. Louis CITY SC to win, with a 65% chance. The most likely score is 2-1. Our best bet is Over 1.5 goals at 1.18.

What is the score prediction for St. Louis CITY SC vs Portland Timbers?

2-1 is the most likely score, followed by 1-1 and 2-0. We expect St. Louis CITY SC to score 2.4 goals and Portland Timbers 1.2.

Will both teams score in St. Louis CITY SC vs Portland Timbers?

Both teams to score has a 63% chance. Both sides scored in 15 of St. Louis CITY SC last 20 games and 15 of Portland Timbers last 20.

How are St. Louis CITY SC playing?

St. Louis CITY SC have 12 wins, 5 draws and 3 losses in their last 20 games, with 42 goals scored and 27 conceded. At home they have 7 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss from 10. Their last 5 results read W, W, W, D, W, newest first.

How are Portland Timbers playing?

Portland Timbers have 7 wins, 4 draws and 9 losses in their last 20 games, with 37 goals scored and 35 conceded. Away from home they have 2 wins, 2 draws and 6 losses from 10. Their last 5 results read L, L, L, D, W, newest first.

What happened when St. Louis CITY SC and Portland Timbers last met?

It ended Portland Timbers 2, St. Louis CITY SC 2. In the last 1 meeting St. Louis CITY SC won 0 and Portland Timbers won 0.

What is the best bet for St. Louis CITY SC vs Portland Timbers?

Over 1.5 goals at 1.18, with a 85% chance.

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