- Matchup: St. Louis CITY SC vs Portland Timbers
- Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026
- Venue: Energizer Park in St. Louis, MO
- Broadcast: Apple TV
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The Timbers (14-9-8) are set to travel to Energizer Park in St. Louis, MO on Wednesday, facing off against CITY (10-7-14). The odds favor St. Louis at -275, while the Timbers are priced at +220. The over/under for the match is established at 3 goals. Anticipated starting goalkeepers will be Benjamin Lundt for St. Louis and James Pantemis for Portland.
This season, St. Louis City SC has recorded 81 saves, boasting a save rate of 64.8%. With a goal differential of +11, they have netted 55 goals while conceding 44. Averaging 1.65 points per game, they have accumulated 51 points and rank 14th in the league with 37 assists. The club is 13th in expected goals at 20.9, while their expected goals against stands at 20.0. St. Louis has received 65 yellow cards and 3 red cards, allowing 1.42 goals per 90 minutes, and has faced 125 shots on target. They have achieved 5 shutouts, translating to a 16.1% shutout rate this year.
In contrast, Portland’s save percentage is at 67.0% (176 shots on target against), placing them at 21st in Major League Soccer with 37 points. They average 1.2 points per match and have provided 39 assists alongside 3 red cards. The Timbers have scored 52 goals, with their expected goals tally at 20.0. Their shutout rate is 6.5%, and they have collected 50 yellow cards this season. Portland allows 1.87 goals per 90 minutes with 118 saves and has recorded 2 shutouts. They rank 24th in goals conceded with 58, holding a goal differential of -6.
Defending the net for St. Louis is Benjamin Lundt. Over his career, Lundt has played 8,249 minutes and registered 251 saves. He has conceded 122 goals, resulting in a goals allowed per 90 minutes of 1.33, along with a save percentage of 68.2%. The German goalkeeper has faced 368 shots in 91 starts and owns a professional record of 41 wins, 15 draws, and 35 losses, including 28 shutouts, boasting a shutout rate of 30.5%.
Portland’s goal will be guarded by James Pantemis. In his career, Pantemis has given up 156 goals and has accrued 340 saves across 109 starts. His goals allowed per 90 minutes stands at 1.43 with a professional record of 43 wins, 29 draws, and 37 losses. His save percentage is 68.5%, complemented by a shutout rate of 20.1%. Pantemis has achieved 22 shutouts while facing 496 shots in 9,843 minutes of play.
Keep an eye on Simon Becher from St. Louis. The forward, representing the United States, has scored 24 goals across 5,075 minutes of professional play. Starting in 52 matches, Becher averages 0.42 goals per 90 minutes and has provided 7 assists, totaling 55 points in his career.
On the Portland side, David Costa is a player to watch as he challenges opposing defenses. The midfielder from Portugal has played 10,484 minutes, scoring 20 goals. He averages 0.17 goals per 90 minutes and has been a starter in 118 matches throughout his career, recording 65 points and contributing 25 assists.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s match?
Prediction: Back St. Louis City SC (+220)
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