Portland Timbers 2-2 St. Louis City: result and AI prediction

AI match recap

This is a meeting of Portland's pronounced home strength and a St. Louis side carrying the steadier recent league run. The hosts have a real selection problem through the middle and at full-back, most notably the loss of Diego Chará, while St. Louis also have defensive availability questions. Both teams have shown enough attacking openness for the match to become stretched once the first line of pressure is beaten. Portland's home crowd and St. Louis' transition threat make the central midfield battle decisive.

Head-to-head analysis

This fixture has produced little caution in recent seasons, including Portland's home win in the latest MLS meeting and an earlier high-scoring draw at Providence Park. St. Louis also won the most recent league encounter in Missouri, so the series offers no durable territorial advantage.

Injuries and absences

Portland's absences are more structurally damaging: Chará removes midfield protection, while Bye and Mosquera reduce continuity in the full-back positions. St. Louis miss Hiebert and Pompeu, but their late fitness calls are the main selection uncertainty.

Form (last 5)

Portland Timbers vs St. Louis City stats

Last meetings

• 2026-02-04Portland Timbers --- St. Louis City
• 2025-07-13St. Louis City 2-1 Portland Timbers
• 2025-06-08Portland Timbers 2-1 St. Louis City
• 2025-02-05St. Louis City --- Portland Timbers
• 2024-08-25Portland Timbers 4-4 St. Louis City
• 2024-08-10St. Louis City 3-1 Portland Timbers

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