Portland Timbers vs St. Louis City – Match Preview

Portland Timbers are gearing up to welcome St. Louis City at Providence Park on Saturday, August 24th. The match starts at 02:30 GMT. The Timbers, currently 14th with 36 points, aim to use their home advantage to move up. St. Louis City, in 28th place with 23 points, seeks to improve their season. This match is crucial for both teams, with the Timbers eyeing a top-six finish and St. Louis City aiming to climb from the bottom.

Portland Timbers – Form

The Portland Timbers have had varied results recently. They lost 3:1 to St. Louis City in a Leagues Cup match on August 10th. Before that, they won 4:0 against Colorado Rapids on August 2nd. Their July 29th match ended in a 2:1 victory over Leon. These outcomes were in line with expectations.

St. Louis City – Form

St. Louis City’s recent form has been inconsistent. They lost 4:2 to CF America on August 14th. A 1:1 draw with FC Juarez came before this loss. However, they managed a 2:1 victory over FC Dallas. Their performances have mostly matched predictions.

Portland Timbers – St. Louis City – Head to Head

The last match between these teams was on August 10th, 2024. St. Louis City won 3:1. In their last four meetings, Portland Timbers won once, and St. Louis City won twice. Their encounters often feature goals from both teams. The last three matches saw fewer than 3.5 goals, indicating close games.

Portland Timbers – St. Louis City – Standings

The standings show Portland Timbers in 14th place with 36 points and St. Louis City in 28th with 23 points. The Timbers are aiming for a top-six finish, while St. Louis City is trying to improve their position. This match is crucial for both teams’ aspirations.

Portland Timbers vs St. Louis City – Top scorers

Jonathan Rodriguez leads the Timbers with 12 goals. Evander Ferreira and Felipe Mora each have 11 goals. Santiago Moreno and Antony have contributed 6 and 4 goals, respectively. For St. Louis City, Joao Klauss is the top scorer with 5 goals. Eduard Loewen, Celio Pompeu, Indiana Vassilev, and Noekkvi Thorisson each have 3 goals. This shows a balanced attack from the visitors.

Portland Timbers vs St. Louis City – Full-Time Betting

Bookmakers favor a home win at 1.73. Portland Timbers have a strong home record, winning 7 of their last 8 matches. Despite a recent loss to St. Louis City, Portland’s overall form is better. The odds suggest a home win is likely.

Alternative betting markets offer various odds. The “halftime-fulltime” market lists a home win at 2.20. The “draw-no-bet” option for Portland is at 1.30. The “double-chance” market offers odds of 1.182 for a Portland win or draw. These markets cater to different betting preferences.

Portland Timbers vs St. Louis City – Over/Under Betting

The “Over 2.5” goals option is set at 1.444, reflecting both teams’ scoring abilities. The “Under 3.5” goals option, at 1.727, considers the history of their matchups. Bettors have options based on these trends.

Portland Timbers vs St. Louis City – BTTS Betting

Odds for “BTTS: Yes” are at 1.444, indicating a good chance of both teams scoring. This outcome has been common in their recent encounters. The Timbers’ strong home attack and St. Louis City’s defensive issues suggest “BTTS: Yes” is likely.

Portland Timbers vs St. Louis City – Prediction