St. Louis City SC v Orlando City: Forecast, Odds and Bets
The St. Louis City SC v Orlando City clash is set for Thursday, June 26, 2025 at Energizer Park. The match kicks off at 02:30 CEST (Italy, Germany, France, Spain) and 01:30 BST in the UK. Fans can expect an intense battle as two Eastern Conference sides meet.
This fixture represents Matchday 19 of the MLS season, with St. Louis City SC desperate for points at the bottom of the table and Orlando City aiming to solidify their playoff position. With form on the side of the visitors, this game promises drama and crucial implications for both squads.
How are both teams coming into this?
St. Louis City SC have struggled all season under manager David Critchley, currently sitting in 27th place with just 15 points from 18 games. Their home record reads 2 wins, 4 draws and 3 losses, and they’ve conceded 26 goals while netting 17. Recent matches have been entertaining but costly at the back, exemplified by their 3-3 draw with LA Galaxy that highlighted defensive issues.
Orlando City, guided by Óscar Pareja, occupy 7th place with 30 points, boasting 8 wins, 6 draws and 4 defeats overall. Their away form of 3 wins, 4 draws and 2 losses shows they can handle life on the road. A recent 1-0 victory over Colorado Rapids showcased their tactical discipline and ability to grind out results, giving them confidence heading into this encounter.
Our forecast
Given Orlando City’s superior form, structured defense and psychological edge from a recent 2-1 head-to-head win, we back an away victory for the visitors. St. Louis City SC’s defensive vulnerabilities make them susceptible to Orlando’s balanced attacking framework.
Nevertheless, St. Louis have displayed attacking potential, so the Both Teams to Score market is appealing. We predict a scoreline close to 2-1 in favor of Orlando City, with goals at both ends.
