Portland Timbers vs St. Louis City Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & MLS Odds for Wednesday, September 9th

Portland Timbers vs St. Louis City Game Preview

Portland Timbers host St. Louis City at Providence Park on September 9, 2026, a midweek MLS matchup pairing two teams that arrived on the back of high-scoring wins.

The Timbers come in flying after a wild 5-4 win over Minnesota United, powered by a Vincent Janssen hat-trick. Marti Cifuentes' side have won four of their last five at home.

St. Louis City answered a fast setback at Vancouver by scoring three before halftime for a 3-1 road win. The visitors have gone 13 MLS games without a defeat.

Portland Timbers vs St. Louis City betting odds lean toward goals: there have been over 2.5 goals in six of the last seven games between these teams in all competitions.

Portland Timbers vs St. Louis City Recent Results

Portland are scoring for fun, with over 2.5 goals in nine of their last 10 MLS games. The headline act was Vincent Janssen, who scored three in the 5-4 defeat of Minnesota United, the first regular-season hat-trick in the club's MLS history. Cifuentes' group have won four of their last five at Providence Park, so confidence at home is high heading into this one.

St. Louis City are the form team, sitting on a 13-game unbeaten run in MLS. After falling behind early at Vancouver, they hit back through Simon Becher, Tomas Totland and Conrad Wallem for a 3-1 road win that stretched their streak across all competitions. They have scored at least two goals in each of their last three MLS outings, and rank third in the standings for form.

Portland Timbers vs St. Louis City Lineups & Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Portland Timbers: J. Caicedo (Injured/out), A. Aravena (Injured/out), J. Mosquera (Injured/out), B. Bye (Injured/out), T. Muse (Injured/out)

St. Louis City: K. Hiebert (Injured/out), B. McSorley (Injured/out), T. Ostrák (Injured/doubtful), C. Durkin (Injured/doubtful)

Portland Timbers

Midfielder Jose Caicedo has joined the Portland Timbers injury list for the visit of St. Louis City, adding to a group already without Aravena, Mosquera, Bye and Muse. Cifuentes could recall Antony Alves and Diego Chara for gameweek 24.

St. Louis City

Midfielder Chris Durkin is set to miss out after picking up a knock at Vancouver. Expect Lukas MacNaughton to step into midfield with Fallou Fall returning at center back. Damion Downs could come in to lead the line alongside Jeong Sang-Bin.

Portland Timbers vs St. Louis City Predicted Lineup

Portland Timbers

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Predicted Starting Lineup: J. Pantemis; J. Fory, K. Miller, F. Surman, E. Miller; D. Chará, C. Bassett; K. Velde, D. d. Costa, Antony; V. Janssen

St. Louis City

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Predicted Starting Lineup: R. Bürki; D. Polvara, T. Baumgartl, F. Fall; T. Totland, D. Edelman, L. MacNaughton, C. Wallem; A. Matan; J. Sang-Bin, D. Downs

Portland Timbers vs St. Louis City Key Stats & Game Facts

• Portland Timbers have received 3+ cards in 3 of their last 3 games vs St. Louis City (Major League Soccer).
• St. Louis City have had 6+ shots on target in 3 out of 3 games vs Portland Timbers (Major League Soccer).
• Simon Becher has scored in 3 of their last 3 apps (Major League Soccer).
• Kristoffer Velde has recorded 1+ shots on target in 8 of their last 10 apps (Major League Soccer).
• Marcel Hartel has attempted 4+ shots in 4 of their last 5 apps (Major League Soccer).

Portland Timbers vs St. Louis City Prediction & Best Picks

Our Prediction

Our prediction is a 2-2 tie. Portland are marginal home favorites and their attack is humming, but St. Louis City's 13-game unbeaten run and knack for scoring in bunches makes this a genuinely even, goal-filled matchup. Both teams find the net here.

Best Picks

Conrad Wallem to record over 0.5 shots on target in the Player Shots On Target market. Wallem has been consistently dangerous from the right flank for St. Louis City, getting forward into scoring positions on a regular basis. He got on the scoresheet at Vancouver and the Player Shots On Target market is worth targeting with the wing-back in this kind of form.

Vincent Janssen to register over 2.5 total shots in the Player Shots market. Fresh off a hat-trick against Minnesota United, Janssen is Portland's focal point in attack and is in the kind of form where attempts on goal come naturally. With St. Louis City's defense stretched across the width, the Player Shots market gives you a direct line into Portland's most dangerous weapon.

Portland Timbers vs St. Louis City Same Game Parlay

Our four-leg Same Game Parlay pairs Simon Becher to score anytime, Kristoffer Velde over 0.5 assists, Velde over 1.5 shots and Portland to score over 1.5 home goals.

Becher is red hot, scoring in each of his last three MLS games, so backing him to find the net anytime looks a strong starting leg for the parlay.

Velde is Portland's chief creator, having provided an assist in five of his last eight MLS games. That playmaking output makes over 0.5 assists a sensible second leg.

The Norwegian is also a willing shooter, attempting three or more shots in six of his last eight MLS games, which comfortably clears the over 1.5 shots line.

Finally, Portland's attack has been prolific, with over 2.5 goals in nine of their last 10 MLS games, so backing them for over 1.5 home goals fits the story.

Right now, this SGP is priced at a best of +1600 across the board, with no variation between books. That means a $10 stake returns the same $160 profit wherever you place it.

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Same Game Parlay odds correct at time of publishing.

Portland Timbers vs St. Louis City Talking Points

Two attacks in top gear collide here. Vincent Janssen just became the first Timbers player in the club's MLS era to score a regular-season hat-trick, headlining a Portland side that keeps racking up goals at home. St. Louis City arrive with belief too, having claimed their first-ever win at BC Place and handed debuts to forwards Rafael Navarro and Damion Downs in that 3-1 result. The visitors are on a 13-game unbeaten streak in MLS, but this Providence Park meeting has a history of goals, and both benches have the firepower to turn it into another shootout. Discipline could matter as well, with Portland picking up cards in every recent meeting between these teams.

Portland Timbers vs St. Louis City Predictions FAQs

When does Portland Timbers vs St. Louis City kick off?

The game is scheduled for Wednesday, September 9, 2026, kicking off at 10:30 PM ET / 7:30 PM PT.

Where is Portland Timbers vs St. Louis City being played?

The game will take place at Providence Park in Portland.

What is the score prediction for Portland Timbers vs St. Louis City?

Both teams enter in strong attacking form, with Portland winning four of their last five home fixtures and St. Louis City unbeaten in 13 MLS games, pointing toward a competitive 2-2 tie.

What are the projected lineups for Portland Timbers vs St. Louis City?

Portland are expected to start J. Pantemis in goal with V. Janssen leading the attack, while St. Louis City are projected to feature R. Bürki in goal alongside J. Sang-Bin and D. Downs up front.

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