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. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.
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.
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 |  St. Louis |
6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 8 | -3 | 5:8 | 5 |
| 26 |  Portland Timbers |
6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 15 | -6 | 9:15 | 4 |
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 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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Correct Score Prediction
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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 (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.
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.
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Corners Prediction
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.
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Bet Builder Tips
It’s great fun to place a same-game multi and our picks are Portland with an Asian Handicap of +0.25, two or less goals along with João Klauss De Mello (St. Louis) to finish with a minimum of one shot on target.
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St. Louis City vs Portland Timbers 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 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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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.
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
- Major League Soccer: 06/07 Portland Timbers 2 NE Revolution1
- Major League Soccer: 29/06 Toronto FC 3 Portland Timbers0
- Major League Soccer: 14/06 Portland Timbers 1 SJ Earthquakes1
- Major League Soccer: 09/06 Portland Timbers 2 St. Louis1
- Major League Soccer: 29/05 Portland Timbers 2 Colorado Rapids1
St. Louis City League Stats
Portland Timbers League Stats
- 1 win, 7 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 2.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 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 5.00 corners awarded and 5.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.10 corners awarded and 4.70 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 10.40 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.80 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 5.00 corners awarded and 4.60 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.90 corners awarded and 4.80 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 9.60 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.70 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 47.70% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 45.30% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 55.50% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 53.60% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for St. Louis City this season are Joao Klauss (7), Cedric Teuchert (3), Eduard Loewen (2)
- Top Assistors for St. Louis City this season are Marcel Hartel (3), Celio Pompeu (2), Cedric Teuchert (1)
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.
St. Louis City Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Portland Timbers Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3
St. Louis City Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Portland Timbers Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3
St. Louis City Substitutes
- 10Eduard Loewen
- 11Simon Becher
- 20Akil Watts
- 22Kyle Hiebert
- 33Tyson Pearce
- 39Benjamin Lundt
- 45Xande Silva
- 71Joseph Zalinsky
- 99Jayden Reid
Portland Timbers Substitutes
- 9Felipe Mora
- 15Eric Miller
- 17Cristhian Paredes
- 21Diego Chara
- 22Omir Fernandez
- 23Ian Smith
- 41James Pantemis
- 88Gage Guerra
Previous St. Louis City Lineups
Previous Portland Timbers Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
St. Louis City Player Stats & Squad
Manager: David Critchley
Portland Timbers Player Stats & Squad
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles FC | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 14:0 | 16 |
| 2 | Vancouver | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 17:4 | 15 |
| 3 | SJ Earthquakes | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 10:1 | 15 |
| 4 | Nashville SC | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 13:3 | 13 |
| 5 | Real Salt Lake | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12:8 | 13 |
| 6 | Seattle Sounders | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 6:2 | 13 |
| 7 | NYCFC | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 14:7 | 11 |
| 8 | FC Dallas | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 14:9 | 11 |
| 9 | San Diego | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 13:8 | 11 |
| 10 | Charlotte FC | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 12:7 | 11 |
| 11 | Inter Miami | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 11:10 | 11 |
| 12 | Chicago Fire | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8:5 | 10 |
| 13 | Toronto FC | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 9:10 | 10 |
| 14 | NY Red Bulls | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 9:13 | 10 |
| 15 | Colorado Rapids | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 13:10 | 9 |
| 16 | Minnesota Utd | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6:12 | 8 |
| 17 | D.C. United | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4:8 | 7 |
| 18 | NE Revolution | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 11:9 | 6 |
| 19 | Houston Dynamo | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 8:10 | 6 |
| 20 | FC Cincinnati | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 9:15 | 6 |
| 21 | Austin FC | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 7:9 | 6 |
| 22 | Columbus Crew | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8:9 | 5 |
| 23 | LA Galaxy | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8:10 | 5 |
| 24 | St. Louis | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5:8 | 5 |
| 25 | Atlanta United | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6:11 | 4 |
| 26 | Portland Timbers | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 9:15 | 4 |
| 27 | Sporting KC | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6:14 | 4 |
| 28 | CF Montréal | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 7:17 | 3 |
| 29 | Orlando City | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 5:23 | 3 |
| 30 | Philadelphia | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 4:11 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles FC | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 12:0 | 12 |
| 2 | Vancouver | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 13:3 | 12 |
| 3 | Charlotte FC | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 11:3 | 10 |
| 4 | Nashville SC | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12:2 | 9 |
| 5 | SJ Earthquakes | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8:1 | 9 |
| 6 | Real Salt Lake | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7:3 | 9 |
| 7 | FC Dallas | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 10:8 | 8 |
| 8 | San Diego | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9:2 | 7 |
| 9 | NYCFC | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 11:5 | 7 |
| 10 | Toronto FC | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6:4 | 7 |
| 11 | NE Revolution | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9:1 | 6 |
| 12 | Colorado Rapids | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6:1 | 6 |
| 13 | Chicago Fire | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5:2 | 6 |
| 14 | FC Cincinnati | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6:4 | 6 |
| 15 | NY Red Bulls | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5:5 | 6 |
| 16 | Houston Dynamo | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5:6 | 6 |
| 17 | Austin FC | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3:2 | 5 |
| 18 | LA Galaxy | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6:5 | 4 |
| 19 | St. Louis | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4:3 | 4 |
| 20 | Minnesota Utd | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1:0 | 4 |
| 21 | Atlanta United | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6:7 | 4 |
| 22 | Portland Timbers | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5:7 | 4 |
| 23 | Seattle Sounders | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 24 | Orlando City | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5:7 | 3 |
| 25 | D.C. United | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2:6 | 3 |
| 26 | Inter Miami | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
| 27 | Columbus Crew | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0:1 | 1 |
| 28 | Sporting KC | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3:7 | 1 |
| 29 | CF Montréal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 30 | Philadelphia | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:5 | 0 |
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