A crucial MLS inter-conference clash unfolds at Energizer Park on Thursday, 26 June, as fifth-place Orlando City from Eastern Conference make the trip up north to face Western Conference’s struggling St. Louis City, with both sides battling for opposing reasons in their respective groups.
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St. Louis City vs Orlando City prediction: The Lions to show no mercy
Key Stats
- St Louis are winless in eight of their last 10 competitive games (D2, L6).
- The hosts have won just once in their last 15 league games (D4, L10).
- Orlando City have lost thrice in their last 10 competitive outings (W5, D2).
- The visitors have scored in each of their last seven league games
Correct score prediction: St. Louis City 1-2 Orlando City
St. Louis scored three goals in a game for the first time in 17 matches as Joao Klauss’ 95th minute leveler earned a hard-fought point in the 3-3 draw vs Los Angeles Galaxy. David Critchley has begun his interim managerial stint with a win, draw and loss – meaning this encounter is as important as they come for St. Louis.
Orlando have different aspirations than their hosts, with the Lions sandwiched between Inter Miami and Columbus Crew in fifth position. A victory is the need of the hour for the visitors – expect this one to go their way as St. Louis aim to avoid a 10th league defeat his season.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Home advantage speaks volumes
- HOME: 7/4 (2.75) – 36.3%
- DRAW: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
- AWAY: 16/5 (4.20) – 23.8%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Despite their recent setbacks against LA Galaxy and Portland Timbers, St Louis carry momentum with them in terms of odds in their favour. Their home advantage must be of value, with odds of 7/4 (2.75) backing them, implying a majority 36.3% win probability rate.
Meanwhile, Orlando City enter this clash with positive energy after a first victory in three league games. However, that isn’t enough to make them favourites, having been priced with lower odds of 16/5 (3.40) in their favour – a 23.8% chance of success.
You can find all our prediction for today’s games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Orlando City with the edge
The teams met for the first and only time in August 2023 at the Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando. The hosts emerged triumphant with a 2-1 victory against the newly drafted expansion team from St. Louis.
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Orlando City SC
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St. Louis preview: Several absentees
Five absentees will miss the clash against Orlando City: Rasmus Alm, Joakim Nilsson, Henry Kessler, Christopher Durkin and Eduard Lowen. Slavia Prague loanee Conrad Wallem is also doubtful for the clash.
Predicted lineup: Burki (GK), Zalinsky, Hiebert, Baumgarti, Reid, Watts, Teuchert, Morales, Hartel, Klauss & Pompeu
USA MLS 11/05/25
L
San Diego FC
2
St. Louis City SC
1
USA US Open Cup 08/05/25
W
Union Omaha
0
St. Louis City SC
2
USA MLS 04/05/25
L
Seattle Sounders
4
St. Louis City SC
1
USA MLS 27/04/25
D
Los Angeles FC
2
St. Louis City SC
2
USA MLS 20/04/25
D
Vancouver Whitecaps
0
St. Louis City SC
0
Orlando preview: Aiming for the top four
Oscar Pareja is also expected to miss many of his players as they travel to St Louis: Yutaro Tsukada, Duncan McGuire and Wilder Cartagena. Alex Freeman has been released to star for USA in the CONCACAF Gold Cup while Rodrigo Schlegel is suspended due to yellow cards accumulation.
Predicted lineup: Gallese (GK), Thorhallsson, Smith, Jansson, Brekalo, Angulo, Gerbet Atuesta, Pasalic, Muriel & Ojeda
USA MLS 10/05/25
D
New England Revolution
3
Orlando City SC
3
USA US Open Cup 07/05/25
W
Tampa Bay Rowdies
0
Orlando City SC
5
USA MLS 04/05/25
D
Chicago Fire
0
Orlando City SC
0
USA MLS 26/04/25
W
Atlanta United
0
Orlando City SC
3
USA MLS 19/04/25
D
CF Montreal
0
Orlando City SC
0
Player to Watch: Martin Ojeda
Following his impressive low drive against Colorado Rapids, which turned out to be the winner, Ojeda will arrive confident of adding to his nine-goal MLS tally. He also has four assists in 18 league games this campaign.