Portland Tim. vs Saint-Louis Prediction 8 June 2025
πIn this clash, Portland Timbers will host St. Louis City on their home turf. Both teams are navigating through a challenging form, but the hosts hold a slight edge due to their consistent home performances and higher league standing. Recently, Portland have been showing confidence, particularly at home, making them the favorites for this encounter. St. Louis face a tough challenge-they need to overcome their away struggles and try to secure some points. An exciting match is anticipated, with both teams likely to focus on attacking play.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 25 August 2024 and ended in a 4-4 draw. Here's a comparative breakdown of the stats from that encounter (Portland Timbers were the home side):
- possession percentage: 46% vs 54%;
- corner kicks: 12 vs 3;
- fouls: 10 vs 19;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 3;
- shots on target: 9 vs 6.
πStatistical preview of official encounters between Portland Timbers and St. Louis City:
- 5 matches played;
- home victories - 1, away victories - 2, draws - 2;
- goals scored - 8 for Portland, 10 for St. Louis;
- average total in the first half - 1.2, in the second half - 2.4;
- average total goals per match - 3.6.
Head-to-head statistics Portland Tim. - Saint-Louis

Portland Timbers Team Overview
The last official match took place on in the MLS, featuring Portland Timbers as the home team and Colorado Rapids as the visitors. The match concluded with a 2-1 victory.
Here are the game statistics (Portland Timbers vs. Colorado Rapids):
- possession: 72% vs. 28%;
- corners: 6 vs. 3;
- fouls: 11 vs. 18;
- yellow cards: 2 vs. 1;
- shots on target: 9 vs. 3.
Portland Timbers are in solid form in the league, currently sitting fourth in the standings. Over their last ten matches, they have secured four wins and three draws, showcasing consistency both at home and on the road. On average, the team scores 1.56 goals per game while conceding 1.38, highlighting a balanced attack and defense. The club is known for its ability to control possession and create dangerous chances in front of the opponent's goal. Their last encounter with St. Louis ended in a thrilling 4-4 draw, adding intrigue to the upcoming match.
Match Results: Portland Timbers

Saint-Louis City Team Overview
The visitors played their last official match on in the MLS, with St. Louis City hosting San Jose Earthquakes. The match ended with a scoreline of 2-1.
Here are the match statistics (St. Louis City vs San Jose Earthquakes):
- possession: 47% vs 53%;
- corners: 6 vs 9;
- fouls: 18 vs 15;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 2;
- shots on target: 4 vs 5.
St. Louis City are navigating a challenging stretch, with just three wins and eight losses in their first sixteen matches of the MLS season, placing them fourteenth in the standings. They average 0.81 goals per match while conceding a relatively high 1.31 goals per game. Recent performances have been underwhelming as well, with five defeats in their last ten outings, highlighting issues with converting chances and defending against opponents' counter-attacks.
Match Results: Saint-Louis City
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 5;
- home team wins - 1, away team wins - 2, draws - 2.
Statistics: Portland Timbers vs Saint-Louis City
- matches played in the tournament: 16 vs 16;
- wins: 7 vs 3;
- win percentage: 44% vs 19%;
- losses: 4 vs 8;
- draws: 5 vs 5.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 4 vs 2;
- losses: 3 vs 5;
- draws: 3 vs 3.
- Saint-Louis City won with a +1.5 handicap in 6 of last 7 games.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.6, the guests - 2;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3.6;
- both teams scored: overall - 4; at the home team's field - 2.
Statistics: Portland Timbers vs Saint-Louis City
- average total in the tournament: 2.94 vs 2.13;
- average total goals scored: 1.56 vs 0.81;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.69 vs 0.44;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.88 vs 0.38;
- Portland Timbers: average total at home in the tournament - 1.63;
- Saint-Louis City: average total away in the tournament - 0.75;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.5 (home - 1.75) vs 1.2 (away - 1).
- Portland Timbers have scored under 2.5 goals in last 6 games (MLS).
Prediction on corners
H2H
- average Over/Under corners in H2H matches - 10.6 (5.2 - for home team and 5.4 - for away team);
- average Over/Under corners at home team's field - 13 (8.5 - for home team and 4.5 - for away team).
Portland Timbers: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.38; at home field - 5;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.9; at home field - 4.75.
Saint-Louis City: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.44, away - 3.63;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.3; away - 3.
- Under 9.5 corners in 7 of last 8 Portland Timbers games (MLS).
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 4.4 (2.2 for home team and 2.2 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 6 (3.5 for home team and 2.5 for away team).
Portland Timbers: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.19; at home - 2.5;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2; at home - 2.25.
Saint-Louis City: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.25, away - 2.63;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.8; away - 1.6.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 5;
- both teams scored all-time - 4 times;
- on the home teamβs field - 2 times.
Statistics: Portland Timbers vs Saint-Louis City
- number of matches played in the tournament: 16 vs 16;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 9 vs 6;
- number of BTTS matches for Portland Timbers at home - 6 (75%);
- number of BTTS matches for Saint-Louis City away - 2 (25%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 6 vs 6;
- BTTS matches for Portland Timbers at home - 3 (75%);
- BTTS matches for Saint-Louis City away - 3 (60%).
Editor's Prediction
Considering the current form of both teams, Portland have every chance to extend their unbeaten home streak to eight matches. The fan support could be a decisive factor in this match, but it's important to note that St. Louis already struggle on the road, even without extra pressure. Scoring has been a challenge for them, and against Portland, this could prove costly. We have faith in the hosts, as nothing seems to stand in their way of securing all three points. Our pick is a Portland Timbers victory.