St. Louis City vs Portland Timbers prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on October 29, 2026
On October 29, 2026, a match between St. Louis City and the Portland Timbers will be played in the MLS regular season. The visitors need nothing less than a win, but they are up against a very strong opponent.
St. Louis City vs. Portland Timbers: team news and expert analysis
The Missouri-based club finished only 13th in its conference in 2025, collecting 32 points. However, they have made a huge leap forward this season and are now battling for top spot in the West. They did lose to both Minnesota and Real Salt Lake, though. At the same time, they lifted the Open Cup trophy after defeating Columbus on penalties following a draw in the final.
The Oregon side finished eighth in the West in 2025 on tiebreakers, with 44 points. After winning their wild-card match against Real Salt Lake, they were eliminated by San Diego in the playoffs. This season, however, they have been losing almost half of their matches. Their only win came in the most recent round, when they defeated Charlotte.
The home side score 1.81 goals per match and concede a third fewer, averaging 1.42. Marty Cifuentes' men score 1.74 goals per game, but concede even more — 1.87.
Previous matches: St. Louis City vs. Portland Timbers
Each side has one win in their last five official meetings.
It is time for the hosts to return to winning ways in MLS. We believe they can do it this time (odds – 1.80).
St. Louis City vs. Portland Timbers: key statistics and trends
- St. Louis City have failed to win any of their last four matches
- Both teams have scored in 68% of St. Louis City's matches, while the average total is 3.23 goals per game
- The Portland Timbers have lost one of their last four matches
- Both teams have scored in 74% of the Portland Timbers' matches, while the average total is 3.61 goals per game
St. Louis City vs. Portland Timbers: possible starting lineups
St. Louis City play in a 1-3-4-3 formation (possible lineup): Bürki — Polvara, Baumgartl, McNaughton — Totland, Durkin, Edelman, Vellem — Metsan, Navarro, Hólse
The Portland Timbers play in a 1-4-3-3 formation (possible lineup): Pantemis — Hernández, Waterman, Miller, Fory — da Costa, Caicedo, Ortiz — Lassiter, Velde, Janssen
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