Portland Timbers vs St Louis City Predictions 09.06.2025
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Portland Timbers vs St Louis City Predictions
Portland Timbers vs St. Louis City Prediction and Betting Tips for Matchday 19 of the 2025 MLS season, scheduled on Sunday, June 9 at 21:30 local time. The match will be played at Providence Park, Portland. In this article, you’ll find MLS Predictions and expert betting insight from the XpertStats team.
- Portland are unbeaten in their last seven home MLS matches.
- St. Louis City ended an 11-match winless run with a 2-1 win over San Jose.
- Timbers have scored 3+ goals in five league games this season.
- St. Louis have never lost at Providence Park in MLS play.
Portland Timbers continue to thrive at home under Phil Neville, climbing to fifth in the Western Conference after a gritty 2-1 win over Colorado Rapids. With seven consecutive unbeaten home matches in the league, Portland have made Providence Park a fortress. Their high-pressing, attacking style has resulted in multiple high-scoring games, with the team scoring 3+ goals on five occasions this season. Antony and Kevin Kelsy were on target last week, highlighting the team’s depth in attack even amid international absences.
Defensively, Portland will be without key figures like Zac McGraw and Maxime Crepeau, while Finn Surman and Ariel Lassiter are on international duty. Despite this, their home momentum remains intact. The Timbers are unbeaten in their last nine MLS matches when scoring more than once, a trend that gives them a clear edge going into Sunday’s fixture against a shaky St. Louis backline.
St. Louis City finally ended their 11-game winless streak with a last-gasp 2-1 win over San Jose Earthquakes, led by interim manager David Critchley. Goals from Klauss and Eduard Lowen sealed just their third league victory of the campaign. That result may inject some much-needed confidence, but it also masked defensive vulnerabilities that remain a concern, especially on the road.
However, history is on St. Louis’ side in this fixture — they’re unbeaten in their two MLS visits to Providence Park, including a wild 4-4 draw last season. That said, injuries to key defenders like Joakim Nilsson and Jannes Horn, plus a suspension for Callum Wallem, could stretch their squad depth. Whether their recent result was a turning point or a false dawn will become clear on Sunday.
While St. Louis look to defy the odds again in Oregon, the Timbers’ sustained form and attacking firepower at home make them strong favorites. For more insights, stats, and MLS Predictions, stay with XpertStats.
Portland Timbers are formidable at Providence Park, having gone unbeaten in seven straight home MLS matches. Under Phil Neville, they’ve cultivated a bold, attacking style that has seen them score multiple goals in five league games this season. Their most recent 2-1 win over Colorado Rapids showed grit and comeback ability, with Antony and Kelsy scoring in the second half. Despite some absences due to injuries and international duty, the Timbers’ depth remains strong. In contrast, St. Louis City may have ended their 11-match winless streak, but that lone win came against struggling San Jose. Defensively, St. Louis are vulnerable, with multiple starters unavailable including Joakim Nilsson and Callum Wallem. They’ve also failed to maintain clean sheets in their last five away games. While they’ve been historically decent in Portland, this matchup heavily favors the Timbers' momentum and home form. Backing a home win looks like the smart and data-backed play.
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