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

The previous meeting between the two teams ended in favour of the Timbers.

St. Louis CITY SC are ready to host Portland Timbers in the round 22 match of the Major League Soccer 2025 season. The interesting contest between the two Western Conference teams will take place at the Energizer Park.

The hosts of the upcoming league game, St. Louis CITY SC, have come up with some lacklustre performances this season. They are placed 14th on the Western Conference MLS points table. City SC have not been able to secure any positive outcomes out of their last five matches.

The Portland Timbers have been on a decent run this season. Despite being away from home, they will be confident. They emerged victorious when they last met City SC. They are in the fourth spot on the points table. The Timbers will be keen to secure a win here, as it can help them push them for the top spot.

Kick-off:

• Location: St. Louis, Missouri, USA
• Stadium: Energizer Park
• Date: Monday, July 14
• Kick-off Time: 04:30 IST (Sunday, July 13: 23:00 GMT/ 19:00 ET/ 16:00 PT)
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Another beautiful day at the office ☀️ pic.twitter.com/xYnEjWPbL6

— Portland Timbers (@TimbersFC) July 8, 2025

Form:

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

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

Players to Watch

João Klauss (St. Louis CITY)

In the last four appearances for St. Louis CITY in the league, João Klauss has scored five goals. The 28-year-old Brazilian forward looks in good touch. He will play an important role in the attacking front for City SC.

He even scored a goal in his last match for his side, but it was not enough.

David Da Costa (Portland Timbers)

The 24-year-old midfielder from Portugal has been one of the most important players for the Portland Timbers. David Da Costa has 11 goal involvements in 20 Major League Soccer matches this season. He can trouble the opponent’s defence with his creative plays.

Da Costa can also score goals, making him a crucial asset in the final third as well.

David Da Costa's game-winning curler is your @CelsiusOfficial Energy Moment of the Matchday. 👏 pic.twitter.com/bLuQeVS44Z

— Major League Soccer (@MLS) July 7, 2025

Match Facts

• St. Louis CITY have not won any of their last five fixtures.
• City SC have not been able to secure a clean sheet in any of their last 11 matches.
• Portland Timbers have only lost one of their last five games.

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

• Portland Timbers to win @2/1 bet365
• Felipe Mora to score @13/2 bet365
• Goals under 3.5 @3/5 BetVictor

Injury and Team News

Alfredo Morales, Christopher Durkin, Joakim Nilsson and four other St. Louis City players are injured. Hence, they will be out of action.

Portland Timbers will be without the services of Antony, Ariel Lassiter and a couple of other players as they are injured.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 6

St. Louis CITY won: 2

Portland Timbers won: 2

Draws: 2

Predicted Lineups

St. Louis CITY predicted lineup (4-1-4-1)

Bürki (GK); Totland, Girdwood-Reich, Yaro, Orozco; Wallem; Teuchert, Hartel, Ostrak, Becher; Klauss

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

Crépeau (GK); Zuparic, Surman, Miller; Mosquera, Ortiz, Ayala, Smith; Moreno, Da Costa; Mora

Match Prediction

The hosts are in desperate need of a win here, but the Timbers are going to come up with tough competition. The Portland Timbers are likely to secure a win against St. Louis City in their upcoming MLS 2025 fixture.

Prediction: St. Louis City 1-2 Portland Timbers

Telecast Details

India: Eurosport India

Worldwide: Apple TV

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