Portland Timbers
- Marti Cifuentes' Portland team have won two, drawn one and lost two of their last five games in a mixed sequence which has delivered some sparks, but not much control.
- Portland Timbers' most recent three MLS 2026 results have been a 3-1 home win over San Diego FC, a 1-1 away draw against Los Angeles FC and a 1-2 home defeat to Austin FC.
- The Timbers sit 17th in MLS 2026, with 28 points from 22 games, but they will be expected to challenge for a win against 11th-placed Saint Louis City, who have 34 points from the same number of games.
- Providence Park has been good to Portland in 2026, where they have won six, drawn two and lost only three of 11 games, a solid enough foundation from which to push the visitors back on Thursday.
Saint Louis City SC
- Saint Louis City SC are unbeaten in their last five MLS 2026 matches, winning two and drawing three.
- His vertical style has brought success, although a 3-3 draw at home with FC Dallas and a 2-1 win against Houston Dynamo FC has kept Saint Louis City unbeaten in their last two games.
- CITY are a different proposition to Portland, in that they are more direct and press high, always looking to hunt the ball in midfield and play at speed.
Portland Timbers
Kevin Kelsy is Portland's top scorer with nine in 20 games , and could have a big impact in this clash.
Saint Louis City SC
- Simon Becher has scored four of Saint Louis City's ten goals and looks sharp.
- Marcel Hartel is their danger man with six goals in 16 MLS 2026 games.
Betting Insights
- Both teams to score at 1.42 looks a very solid start to the wagering.
- Over 2.5 goals at 1.51 also fits the angles.
- Portland are the slight favorites at 2.05.
- Saint Louis City are 3.35, with the draw available at 3.8.
Prediction
We will take Portland to come up trumps in what should be a close game.