St. Louis City vs Portland Timbers Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 13 Jul 2025

MLS Betting Preview: St. Louis City vs Portland Timbers

St. Louis City host Portland Timbers in this MLS match at Energizer Park, with kick-off set for 19:00 on Sunday 13 July 2025. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Don’t Underestimate Timbers

Portland +0.25 at -111 on the Asian Handicap could be the bet to have. We’re expecting them to avoid defeat against St. Louis, with our stake divided equally between 0 and +0.5 in the hope the away team can land a win.

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Timbers Beat City When Teams Last Met

St. Louis City have lost their last three games. On their travels, they recently suffered a 3-2 defeat against Real Salt Lake at America First Field. David Critchley's side had 46% possession and totalled five shots on target, while Joao Klauss and Joshua Yaro scored one goal each.

Portland Timbers have suffered successive MLS away defeats. Their most recent league match was a 2-1 home win at Providence Park where they beat New England Revolution. The Oregon club had five shots on goal and 51% possession, while Ian Smith and David Da Costa were on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Portland have gone unbeaten in their past four meetings with St. Louis. In the last clash, home side Portland claimed a 2-1 victory at Providence Park. The previous 5 H2H games have featured two Portland wins, two draws and one St. Louis victory.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
16	Portland Timbers	27	10	8	9	35	37	-2	35:37	38
28	St. Louis	27	5	6	16	31	47	-16	31:47	21

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1 win, 7 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.3 goals from 4.5 shots on goal and 10.1 attempts. St. Louis have had 47.7% possession and 5.0 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 2.2 goals from 5.5 shots on goal and 11.7 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 5.4 corners.

Top goalscorer Joao Klauss has found the net 6 times, with Joshua Yaro, Simon Becher, Akil Watts and Eduard Loewen scoring 1 each. Leading assistor is Marcel Hartel with 3.

Portland have 4 victories, 3 defeats and 3 draws, averaging 8.8 attempts, 3.9 shots on goal and 1.0 goals. Phil Neville's team average 55.5% possession, 5.0 corners awarded and 4.6 corners against them, while 1.3 goals have been conceded from 5.0 shots on goal and 11.0 attempts.

The top scorers have been Santiago Moreno and Antony on 2, with Ian Smith getting 1. David Da Costa has had 4 assists in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

St. Louis City confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Roman Buerki (GK), Tomas Totland, Jake Girdwood-Reich, Joshua Yaro, Jaziel Orozco, Conrad Wallem, Tomas Ostrak, Cedric Teuchert, Marcel Hartel, Celio Pompeu, Joao Klauss.

Portland Timbers confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Maxime Crepeau (GK), Dario Zuparic, Finn Surman, Kamal Miller, Juan Mosquera, Joao Ortiz, David Ayala, Jimer Fory, Santiago Moreno, Kevin Kelsy, David Da Costa.

St. Louis City vs Portland Timbers Prediction & Betting Tips

Discover our expert St. Louis City vs Portland Timbers betting tips, featuring a match prediction, correct score suggestion, corners market outlook, top player prop picks and bet builder advice. Scroll down for full analysis.

Match Prediction

Portland look a quality wager for this MLS encounter and we can bet the away team at -111 with a +0.25 goal handicap. The latest numbers imply that they can swerve defeat and claim a victory.

The football experts at Sportsgambler.com are aware of injuries that could affect the outcome along with the form guide. We also leave no stone unturned when it comes to presenting the latest MLS stats.

Key St. Louis City vs Portland Timbers league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Portland in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Portland in 15 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by St. Louis in 5 consecutive games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by St. Louis in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by St. Louis in 17 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by St. Louis in 4 consecutive games against Portland.

Timbers +0.25 Probability

The betting apps are estimating that there is a 52.6% likelihood of this pick landing a return. After careful examination, our experts have this probability close to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction

Portland Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -111 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

St. Louis 0 - 1 Portland

Our correct score prediction is a 1-0 win for Portland which is available at odds of +1200. We think they’ll achieve victory and this is a way of getting bigger odds and more excitement.

Player Prop Picks

João Klauss De Mello Over 0.5 Shots On Target -159

João Klauss De Mello (St. Louis) can be wagered to finish with a minimum of one shot on goal at -159. The odds look attractive based on the evidence and we’ll take a chance on him on the Shots on Target market.

Latest João Klauss De Mello Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+185

First

+540

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-222

Under 0.5

+120

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Santiago Moreno To Score +265

Santiago Moreno (Portland) can be wagered to be among the goals at +265. We’re happy to take this Anytime Goalscorer bet as there’s value in the odds that he finds the net at least once.

Latest Santiago Moreno Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+270

First

+700

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-133

Under 0.5

-135

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Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners -120

The 9.5 Total Corners line has been covered in four consecutive Portland matches, with the last five St. Louis games averaging 10.60 corners. The two sides should be capable of covering the line when it comes to Total Corners and odds of -120 are available.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

St. Louis

Total

10.40 5.00 5.40

Home

9.80 5.10 4.70

Away

10.10 4.30 5.80

Portland

Total

9.60 5.00 4.60

Home

11.50 5.70 5.80

Away

8.70 3.90 4.80

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St. Louis City vs Portland Timbers Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

City Full-Time Odds Suggest Victory

For this MLS encounter, the bookmakers have St. Louis City as the +110 favourites to win. This therefore implies that they have a 48% chance of triumphing. Portland Timbers are the outsiders at +205 which suggests a lower likelihood of winning.

St. Louis can be backed at -175 on the Draw No Bet and you’ll get stakes refunded if the game ends level. Alternatively, Portland can be chanced at +123 on the same market.

The Over 2.5 option is currently favourite on the Total Goals betting market. For those expecting both sides to find the net, Both Teams to Score Yes is available at -250.

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Full-Time Result

1

+110

X

+285

2

+205

Half-Time Result

1

+163

X

+155

2

+220

Double Chance

1X

-270

12

-385

X2

-139

Draw No Bet

1

-175

2

+123

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-119

2 Hcp +0.25

-106

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+163

Over 2.5

-208

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-250

No

+170

Felipe Mora Heads First Goalscorer Market

Felipe Mora can be backed to find the net anytime at +185. There is the chance to back the market leader to score the first goal at +525.

Felipe Mora (Portland)

First

+185

Anytime

+525

João Klauss De Mello (St. Louis)

First

+185

Anytime

+540

Cedric Teuchert (St. Louis)

First

+185

Anytime

+540

Simon Becher (St. Louis)

First

+200

Anytime

+525

Ariel Lassiter (Portland)

First

+260

Anytime

+700

Santiago Moreno (Portland)

First

+270

Anytime

+700

Marcel Hartel (St. Louis)

First

+275

Anytime

+800

Omir Fernandez (Portland)

First

+310

Anytime

+850

Xande Silva (St. Louis)

First

+360

Anytime

+900

Eduard Löwen (St. Louis)

First

+360

Anytime

+950

Célio Pompeu (St. Louis)

First

+370

Anytime

+950

Tomás Ostrák (St. Louis)

First

+400

Anytime

+1050

Conrad Wallem (St. Louis)

First

+410

Anytime

+1100

David Costa (Portland)

First

+410

Anytime

+1150

Cristhian Paredes (Portland)

First

+440

Anytime

+1200

Jimer Fory (Portland)

First

+460

Anytime

+1300

Akil Watts (St. Louis)

First

+575

Anytime

+1400

David Ayala (Portland)

First

+575

Anytime

+1500

Henry Kessler (St. Louis)

First

+600

Anytime

+1800

Joao Ortiz (Portland)

First

+650

Anytime

+1600

Kyle Hiebert (St. Louis)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

Eric Miller (Portland)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Tomas Totland (St. Louis)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Cedric Teuchert (St. Louis)

Over 0.5

-238

Under 0.5

+128

Felipe Mora (Portland)

Over 0.5

-227

Under 0.5

+120

Simon Becher (St. Louis)

Over 0.5

-227

Under 0.5

+123

João Klauss De Mello (St. Louis)

Over 0.5

-222

Under 0.5

+120

Santiago Moreno (Portland)

Over 0.5

-133

Under 0.5

-135

Ariel Lassiter (Portland)

Over 0.5

-132

Under 0.5

-137

Marcel Hartel (St. Louis)

Over 0.5

-122

Under 0.5

-143

Omir Fernandez (Portland)

Over 0.5

-104

Under 0.5

-172

Xande Silva (St. Louis)

Over 0.5

+123

Under 0.5

-227

Eduard Löwen (St. Louis)

Over 0.5

+133

Under 0.5

-263

Célio Pompeu (St. Louis)

Over 0.5

+133

Under 0.5

-250

Tomás Ostrák (St. Louis)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-278

David Costa (Portland)

Over 0.5

+148

Under 0.5

-278

Conrad Wallem (St. Louis)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-313

Cristhian Paredes (Portland)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-313

Jimer Fory (Portland)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-357

David Ayala (Portland)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-476

Akil Watts (St. Louis)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-526

Joao Ortiz (Portland)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-556

Henry Kessler (St. Louis)

Over 0.5

+255

Under 0.5

-625

Kyle Hiebert (St. Louis)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-714

Tomas Totland (St. Louis)

Over 0.5

+340

Under 0.5

-1111

Four of Past Ten St. Louis Home Games Have Been Defeats

St. Louis have recorded four draws, four defeats and two victories in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.20 goals per game and conceding 1.50.

Portland are winless over their previous four games on their travels. The Oregon club have finished with five defeats, three wins and two draws in the past 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.20 goals per game and conceding 1.90.

The previous Energizer Park encounter involved a 0-0 draw between St. Louis and Portland.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
St. Louis City Home Stats		2-4-4	2.70	1.20	1.50	6	4	6	4
Portland Timbers Away Stats		3-2-5	3.10	1.20	1.90	6	4	3	7

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

St. Louis City vs Portland Timbers Lineups & Team News

Make sure you're up to date on the St. Louis vs Portland team news before betting. We’ll bring you the expected and confirmed lineups for the MLS along with up-to-date injury news.

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