Portland Timbers vs St. Louis CITY SC Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | MLS 2025

The Timber and City SC battled to a 4-4 draw when they last met.

Portland Timbers are ready to host St. Louis CITY SC in the Western Conference fixture of the Major League Soccer 2025 season. The interesting contest between the two teams is all set to take place at Providence Park.

Portland Timbers are coming in after defeating the Colorado Rapids in their last MLS fixture, securing three points. The Timbers secured a win after staging a comeback in the second half. They will be at home for their upcoming league fixture, hence keeping their confidence levels on the higher side.

St. Louis CITY SC are placed 14th in the Western Conference MLS points table. After playing 16 league games, they have only emerged victorious in three of them. It is not going to be an easy fixture for City SC as they will be away from home and their current form is not at its best.

They secured a 2-1 win in their last fixture against the San Jose Earthquakes.

Kick-off:

• Location: Portland, Oregon
• Stadium: Providence Park
• Date: Monday, June 9
• Kick-off Time: 04:30 IST/ 00:00 GMT [Sunday, June 8: 19:00 ET/ 16:00 PT]
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Portland Timbers: D-D-L-L-W

St. Louis CITY SC: D-L-L-L-W

Players to Watch

Antony (Portland Timbers)

The 23-year-old Brazilian forward has 13 goal contributions in 16 Major League Soccer fixtures for the Portland Timbers. Antony scored a crucial goal in the last league game against the Colorado Rapids, which helped the Timbers secure an important win. He will be in action yet again and is going to play a crucial part in the attacking front.

Cedric Teuchert (St. Louis CITY SC)

With four goal involvements in 15 MLS games this season, Cedric Teuchert is going to play an important role in the attacking front for his side. Even though he is not in his best form, but is still going to cause trouble to the opponent’s defence here. The 28-year-old from Germany might even emerge as the game-changer for City SC.

Match Facts

• Both the Portland Timbers and St. Louis CITY SC have won only one of their last five games.
• The Timbers have won only one of their last five matches against St. Louis CITY SC.
• City SC have won two of their last five fixtures against the Portland Timbers.

Portland Timbers vs St. Louis CITY SC: Betting Tips and Odds

• Portland Timbers to win @3/4 bet365
• Felipe Mora to score @9/2 bet365
• Goals over 3.5 @11/8 Unibet

Injury and Team News

James Pantemis, Jonathan Rodriguez and Zac McGraw are injured, hence keeping them out of action for the Portland Timbers.

St. Louis CITY SC will be without the services of Jannes Kilian Horn, Rasmus Alm and Joakim Nilsson as they are injured. Conrad Wallem is suspended.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 5

Portland Timbers won: 1

St. Louis CITY SC won: 2

Draws: 2

Predicted Lineups

Portland Timbers predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Crepeau (GK); Mosquera, Surman, Miller, Fory; Ortiz, Ayala; Moreno, Da Costa, Antony; Mora

St. Louis CITY SC predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Burki (GK); Zalinsky, Durkin, Baumgarti, Reid; Ostrak, Lowen; Teuchert, Hartel, Pompeu; Klauss

Match Prediction

A win here for either of the teams is going to play an important role. Portland Timbers are likely to defeat St. Louis CITY SC in their upcoming Major League Soccer 2025 clash.

Prediction: Portland Timbers 3-2 St. Louis CITY SC

Telecast Details

India: Eurosport India

Worldwide: Apple TV

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