New York City vs St. Louis City Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 04 Apr 2026
MLS Betting Preview: New York City vs St. Louis City
New York City square off against St. Louis City at Citi Field, with kick-off set for 19:30 on Saturday 4 April.
There are several reasons to back New York City on the Full-Time Result betting market, especially at value odds of -147. We think that the favourites will prove too strong for St. Louis.
New York City FC were defeated last time out by a 3-2 scoreline. Yankee Stadium saw them beaten at home to Inter Miami. The Pigeons had 46% possession and totalled five shots on target, with Nicolas Fernandez and Agustin Ojeda scoring one goal apiece.
St. Louis City have lost their previous two MLS games on the road. Their most recent league match was at home at Energizer Park where they secured a 3-1 win against New England Revolution. Yoann Damet's men had 48% possession and recorded six shots on goal, while Simon Becher, Christopher Durkin and Marcel Hartel were all on target.
Head-to-Head Statistics
St. Louis won the last clash between the pair. Enjoying a 2-0 home triumph when facing NYCFC at Energizer Park.
| MLS | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 |  NYCFC |
14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 24 | 19 | 5 | 24:19 | 19 |
| 27 |  St. Louis |
13 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 13 | 20 | -7 | 13:20 | 13 |
NYCFC have 6 wins, 3 losses and 1 draw, averaging 2.5 goals from 9.4 attempts and 5.5 shots on goal. Pascal Jansen's team have averaged 54.5% possession and 4.0 corners per game, conceding 1.9 goals and 4.6 corners from 9.7 attempts and 4.0 shots on goal.
Top goalscorer Nicolas Fernandez has found the net 7 times, with Agustin Ojeda, Maxi Moralez, Keaton Parks and Alonso Martinez scoring 2 each. Maxi Moralez is the top assists maker on 6.
St. Louis have won 4, lost 4 and drawn 2, with an average of 1.4 goals from 5.5 shots on goal and 12.6 attempts. The Missouri club have averaged 48.1% possession, 4.8 corners awarded and 4.8 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.4 goals from 4.5 shots on goal and 9.5 attempts.
Marcel Hartel is top scorer on 6, with Simon Becher and Brendan McSorley next on 2. Joao Klauss and Alfredo Morales have managed 2 assists in the last 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
New York City confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Matt Freese (GK), Tayvon Gray, Thiago Martins, Kai Trewin, Kevin O'Toole, Aiden O'Neill, Keaton Parks, Agustin Ojeda, Maxi Moralez, Hannes Wolf, Nicolas Fernandez.
St. Louis City confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Roman Buerki (GK), Jaziel Orozco, Timo Baumgartl, Dante Polvara, Conrad Wallem, Christopher Durkin, Daniel Edelman, Rafael Santos, Simon Becher, Sergio Cordova, Marcel Hartel.
New York City vs St. Louis City Prediction & Betting Tips
We cover the essential New York City vs St. Louis City betting angles, featuring our main match prediction, a corners value pick, correct score guidance, top player prop plays and a carefully crafted bet builder.
Match Prediction
It wouldn’t be surprising to see New York City come out on top in this MLS match. We will therefore back them at -147 and get a nice potential return if the hosts manage to land a victory.
A good deal of research goes into our football betting tips. We start by studying the latest form and getting a handle on injuries. The key MLS stats can then be used as the missing piece of the jigsaw.
Key New York City vs St. Louis City league stats:
The best betting sites make it a 59.5% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. In the opinion of our tipsters, there’s actually a probability of success between 65-70%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.
A betting alternative to supporting NYCFC is the Double Result. You can get bigger odds by siding with them to lead at the halfway phase before running out winners.
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Correct Score Prediction
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St. Louis
NYCFC can be backed to win 2-0 when it comes to the correct score. We’ll go for the +600 that this happens and hopefully we’ll get a good run for our money.
Player Prop Picks
Keaton Parks (NYCFC) has netted two goals in his past five MLS games. We’ll use this stat and take odds of +350 that he is able to score at least one goal when it comes to wagering on Anytime Goalscorer.
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Corners Prediction
It’s been an average of 6.20 St. Louis corners in the past 5 games, while the previous two New York City matches have involved them conceding over 3.5 corners. We’re going to take the Overs for St. Louis Team Corners, with this line standing out and you can get odds of -133.
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Bet Builder Tips
Our bet builder is packed with these picks: New York City to come out on top, No on the BTTS market and also St. Louis to finish with over 3.5 corners.
The bet builder option is great for football fans wanting a personalised multi-leg wager on the same game. It means that you can create a personalised bet at bigger odds depending on how many predictions you make.
New York City vs St. Louis City Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
For this MLS clash, New York City FC are the -143 favourites to triumph according to the latest Full-Time Result betting odds. This reflects that they have a 59% chance of winning. If you’re searching for a different slant, St. Louis City are available at +370.
If you think NYCFC can win by two or more goals against St. Louis, consider them at -0.75 on the Asian Handicap at -114. You’ll even win with half your stake if they win by one goal, with the other half refunded.
The lowest odds can be found for Over 2.5 Goals, which means at least three goals being netted. Both Teams to Score is one of the top markets and the BTTS Yes option can be wagered at -147.
The top football betting sites cover MLS matches in serious depth and there are hundreds of markets. We recommend scanning through the various bets before picking out the best angle.
Favourite Hannes Wolf is available at +475 to be the First Goalscorer. Similar odds apply if you’re interested in him to score the last goal.
New York City League Stats
St. Louis City League Stats
- 6 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins and 5 defeats in the previous 10 home matches
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins and 7 defeats in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.50 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.50 goals scored and 2.20 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 4.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 4.70 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.30 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.00 corners awarded and 4.60 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.60 corners awarded and 3.80 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 8.60 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.40 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.80 corners awarded and 4.80 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.60 corners awarded and 6.70 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 9.60 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.30 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 54.50% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 52.80% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 48.10% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 47.10% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for New York City this season are Nicolas Fernandez (5), Agustin Ojeda (2), Keaton Parks (2)
- Top Assistors for New York City this season are Maxi Moralez (4), Agustin Ojeda (1), Tayvon Gray (1)
New York City vs St. Louis City Lineups & Team News
Check the NYCFC vs St. Louis team news before you place your bets. Stay informed with our predicted and confirmed MLS lineups and the latest injury reports.
New York City Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
St. Louis City Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3
New York City Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
St. Louis City Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3
New York City Substitutes
- 2Nico Cavallo
- 11Talles Magno
- 19S. Tanasijevic
- 29Maximo Carrizo
- 30Tomas Romero
- 32Jonathan Shore
- 34Raul
- 87Arnau Farnos
- 99Seymour Reid
St. Louis City Substitutes
- 4Mamadou Mbacke
- 5Lukas MacNaughton
- 14Tomas Totland
- 28Miguel Perez
- 36Cedric Teuchert
- 39Benjamin Lundt
- 59Mykhi Joyner
- 77Sang-Bin Jeong
- 80Brendan McSorley
Previous New York City Lineups
Previous St. Louis City Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
New York City Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Pascal Jansen
St. Louis City Player Stats & Squad
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 13 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 29:10 | 30 |
| 2 | Vancouver | 13 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 30:10 | 29 |
| 3 | SJ Earthquakes | 14 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 31:14 | 29 |
| 4 | Inter Miami | 14 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 33:24 | 28 |
| 5 | Real Salt Lake | 13 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 25:18 | 25 |
| 6 | NE Revolution | 13 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 22:17 | 25 |
| 7 | Seattle Sounders | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 17:10 | 24 |
| 8 | Chicago Fire | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 25:15 | 23 |
| 9 | FC Dallas | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 28:21 | 22 |
| 10 | Houston Dynamo | 13 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 18:22 | 21 |
| 11 | Los Angeles FC | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 23:17 | 21 |
| 12 | Minnesota Utd | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 17:21 | 21 |
| 13 | NYCFC | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 24:19 | 19 |
| 14 | LA Galaxy | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 21:21 | 19 |
| 15 | NY Red Bulls | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 23:31 | 19 |
| 16 | Charlotte FC | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 23:23 | 18 |
| 17 | San Diego | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 28:23 | 17 |
| 18 | D.C. United | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 17:21 | 17 |
| 19 | FC Cincinnati | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 30:35 | 17 |
| 20 | Colorado Rapids | 14 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 24:22 | 16 |
| 21 | Portland Timbers | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 21:25 | 14 |
| 22 | Orlando City | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 21:38 | 14 |
| 23 | Toronto FC | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 21:27 | 14 |
| 24 | Austin FC | 14 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 19:28 | 14 |
| 25 | CF Montréal | 13 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 18:27 | 13 |
| 26 | Columbus Crew | 14 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 19:23 | 13 |
| 27 | St. Louis | 13 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 13:20 | 13 |
| 28 | Atlanta United | 13 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 14:21 | 11 |
| 29 | Sporting KC | 13 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 13:34 | 11 |
| 30 | Philadelphia | 14 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 14:24 | 7 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vancouver | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 21:4 | 21 |
| 2 | Real Salt Lake | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 18:8 | 21 |
| 3 | NE Revolution | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 17:7 | 21 |
| 4 | Nashville SC | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 21:8 | 16 |
| 5 | Houston Dynamo | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 8:6 | 15 |
| 6 | Charlotte FC | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 17:9 | 14 |
| 7 | SJ Earthquakes | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 16:6 | 13 |
| 8 | Los Angeles FC | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 14:8 | 13 |
| 9 | Seattle Sounders | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12:7 | 13 |
| 10 | FC Dallas | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 18:16 | 13 |
| 11 | San Diego | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 21:11 | 12 |
| 12 | Chicago Fire | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 14:8 | 12 |
| 13 | NYCFC | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 19:13 | 11 |
| 14 | Austin FC | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 9:6 | 11 |
| 15 | Toronto FC | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 17:18 | 11 |
| 16 | NY Red Bulls | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 13:14 | 11 |
| 17 | Portland Timbers | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 13:8 | 10 |
| 18 | CF Montréal | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10:7 | 10 |
| 19 | FC Cincinnati | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 14:12 | 10 |
| 20 | Orlando City | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 14:13 | 10 |
| 21 | Colorado Rapids | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 14:7 | 9 |
| 22 | LA Galaxy | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9:7 | 8 |
| 23 | Columbus Crew | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7:6 | 8 |
| 24 | Minnesota Utd | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5:4 | 8 |
| 25 | St. Louis | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 8:7 | 7 |
| 26 | Atlanta United | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 11:14 | 7 |
| 27 | D.C. United | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7:12 | 7 |
| 28 | Inter Miami | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 10:9 | 6 |
| 29 | Sporting KC | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8:12 | 5 |
| 30 | Philadelphia | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3:6 | 3 |
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