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The 2025 edition of MLS is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as St. Louis City lock horns with Portland Timbers in an important encounter at the Providence Park on Sunday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will want to win this game.
Portland Timbers vs St. Louis City Preview
St. Louis City are in 14th place in the MLS Western Conference standings and have struggled this season. The away side edged San Jose Earthquakes to a narrow 2-1 victory last week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
Portland Timbers, on the other hand, are in fifth place in the league table and have stepped up to the plate over the past year. The Timbers edged Colorado Rapids to a narrow 2-1 victory in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.
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Portland Timbers vs St. Louis City Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- St. Louis City have a slight edge over Portland Timbers and have won two out of the five matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Portland Timbers' paltry one victory.
- St. Louis City have remained unbeaten in both their matches away from home against Portland Timbers in MLS, with their previous such game ending in a 4-4 draw at the Providence Park last season.
- Portland Timbers are unbeaten in their last seven matches at home in MLS after they opened their league campaign with a defeat at the hands of Vancouver Whitecaps.
- St. Louis City were on a winless run of 11 matches on the trot in the regular season of MLS before they secured a 2-1 victory against San Jose Earthquakes last week.
Portland Timbers vs St. Louis City Prediction
Portland Timbers have been impressive at home this season and will be intent on making the most of their purple patch. The Timbers have good players in their ranks and have a point to prove this weekend.
St. Louis City have struggled this season but have managed to hold their own at Providence Park in the past. Portland Timbers are the better team and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Portland Timbers 2-1 St. Louis City
Portland Timbers vs St. Louis City Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Portland Timbers to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: St. Louis City to score first - Yes
