St. Louis City vs Portland Timbers Prediction: Portland Timbers are expected to win 4-1 against St. Louis City in this Leagues Cup Round of 32 match at CityPark.
The Leagues Cup continues with an intriguing matchup as St. Louis City hosts the Portland Timbers in the Round of 32. This knockout clash pits two teams with contrasting group stage performances against each other at CityPark.
Match Details
Date: August 10, 2024
Time: 12:30 AM ET
Venue: CityPark, St. Louis, Missouri
Match Preview
St. Louis City enters this match after a mixed group stage performance. They secured a win against FC Dallas but stumbled against Juarez, finishing second in their group. The expansion side has shown flashes of brilliance in their inaugural season but faces a stern test against an in-form Portland.
The Timbers, on the other hand, cruised through their group with two convincing victories. Their attack has been firing on all cylinders, netting six goals in just two matches. Portland’s experience in knockout competitions could prove crucial in this high-stakes encounter.
St. Louis City vs Portland Timbers Lineups and Formation
While official lineups have not been announced, here are the projected starting XIs for both teams:
St. Louis City Lineup (4-3-3): Hiebert, Burki, Lowen, Yaro, Hartel, Durkin, Markanich, Vassilev, Nerwinski, Becher, Blom
Portland Timbers Lineup (4-2-3-1): Bravo, Mora, Antony, Zuparic, Evander, Rodriguez, K. Miller, Crepeau, Williamson, E. Miller, Paredes
Injury Updates and Unavailable Players
St. Louis City:
- Joakim Nilsson (knock) – Doubtful
- Joao Klauss (knee) – Out
- Rasmus Alm (knee) – Out
- Celio Pompeu (leg) – Out
- Tomas Ostrak (ankle) – Out for season
Portland Timbers:
- Marvin Loria (knee) – Doubtful
Recently Departed:
- Tim Parker (St. Louis City) – Traded to New England Revolution
- Larrys Mabiala (Portland Timbers) – Mutually parted ways with the club
Where to Watch?
The match will be available for streaming on MLS Season Pass via Apple TV in the United States and internationally.
St. Louis City vs Portland Timbers Live Streaming and TV Schedule for Other Countries:
- Canada: MLS Season Pass
- United Kingdom: MLS Season Pass
- Germany: MLS Season Pass
- France: MLS Season Pass
- Spain: MLS Season Pass
- Italy: MLS Season Pass
- Australia: MLS Season Pass
- Japan: MLS Season Pass
- Brazil: MLS Season Pass
Who Will Win?
Given Portland’s impressive form and St. Louis’ injury concerns, the Timbers enter as slight favorites. However, St. Louis’ home advantage could level the playing field.
Predicted Score: St. Louis City 1-4 Portland Timbers
Key Stats and Form
St. Louis City:
- Leagues Cup record: 1 win, 1 loss (shootout)
- Goals scored in group stage: 3
- Goals conceded in group stage: 2
Portland Timbers:
- Leagues Cup record: 2 wins
- Goals scored in group stage: 6
- Goals conceded in group stage: 1
Head-to-Head
These teams have met twice in MLS play:
- St. Louis City 2-1 Portland Timbers (2023)
- St. Louis City 0-0 Portland Timbers (2024)
Standings
As this is a knockout match, league standings are not directly relevant. However, both teams finished in the top two of their respective Leagues Cup groups to advance to this stage.
Latest News
St. Louis City recently bolstered their squad with two defensive additions. They acquired Henry Kessler from the New England Revolution in exchange for Tim Parker and signed Jannes Horn from FC Nurnberg.
Portland, meanwhile, mutually parted ways with long-serving defender Larrys Mabiala after eight seasons with the club.
This Leagues Cup Round of 32 match promises to be an exciting affair, pitting St. Louis City’s home advantage against Portland’s red-hot form. The winner will advance to the Round of 16, inching closer to continental glory.
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