Chicago Cubs vs St. Louis Cardinals predictions, Aug 16, 2026

Aug 15, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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As the Chicago Cubs prepare to host the St. Louis Cardinals on August 16, 2026, fans can expect a thrilling encounter between these two storied rivals. The Cubs enter the matchup with momentum, having won 4 of their last 5 games, showcasing their potent offense and solid pitching. Their recent form indicates a team in good rhythm, likely to leverage their home-field advantage to secure a positive result.

On the flip side, the Cardinals have also demonstrated resilience, winning 3 out of their last 5 contests. While they may not be as dominant as the Cubs in recent outings, the Cardinals possess the strategic versatility to exploit any weaknesses in their opponents’ lineup. Their ability to remain competitive in tight games could play a crucial role in this matchup.

Bookmakers favor the Cubs with odds of 1.63 for a home win, suggesting they hold the edge in this clash. Model predictions align with this sentiment, indicating a 57.5% probability of a Cubs victory, compared to a 42.5% likelihood for the Cardinals. A predicted final score of 6:4 reflects the expectation of a high-scoring affair. However, as always in baseball, the outcome remains uncertain, highlighting the unpredictable nature of this classic rivalry.

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Chi Cubs
58.7%		 St. Louis
41.3%

Prediction (the most likely score): 6:4

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Betting Odds

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MarathonBet 1.67 2.38
WilliamHill 1.65 2.35
Best for US Customers 1.61 2.27

Latest Results

14.08.26 Chicago Cubs – St. Louis Cardinals – 3:0
13.08.26 Washington Nationals – Chicago Cubs – 7:0
12.08.26 Washington Nationals – Chicago Cubs – 6:12
11.08.26 Washington Nationals – Chicago Cubs – 6:8
09.08.26 Kansas City Royals – Chicago Cubs – 2:10		 17.08.26 Cincinnati Reds – St. Louis Cardinals – 6:5
14.08.26 Chicago Cubs – St. Louis Cardinals – 3:0
12.08.26 St. Louis Cardinals – Philadelphia Phillies – 7:1
11.08.26 St. Louis Cardinals – Philadelphia Phillies – 2:0
10.08.26 St. Louis Cardinals – Philadelphia Phillies – 5:6

Facts

  • Get ready for a battle between the top and the middle of the table (ranked 4 and 9).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Chi Cubs won 4.
  • Chi Cubs is in very good shape right now (last 5 games: 4 wins).
  • St. Louis‘s form has been unstable in recent games (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).
  • St. Louis may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • Recently, Chi Cubs has had a series of away games.
  • Chi Cubs is expected to have a slight advantage in this match.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Chi Cubs won 12 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 8 matches, and goals 105:70. (average 5.3:3.5).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Chi Cubs won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 59:39. (average 5.9:3.9).

    Latest Head To Head

    14.08.26 Chicago Cubs – St. Louis Cardinals – 3:0
    30.07.26 St. Louis Cardinals – Chicago Cubs – 2:4
    29.07.26 St. Louis Cardinals – Chicago Cubs – 3:2
    28.07.26 St. Louis Cardinals – Chicago Cubs – 2:10
    27.07.26 St. Louis Cardinals – Chicago Cubs – 3:7

    Standings

    Main

    American League

    Pl W L PCT
    1 Tampa Bay Rays 121 74 47 554:493 0.612
    2 New York Yankees 122 68 54 546:459 0.557
    3 Boston Red Sox 122 65 57 542:460 0.533
    4 Chicago White Sox 122 64 58 587:542 0.525
    5 Houston Astros 123 63 60 569:593 0.512
    6 Texas Rangers 123 60 63 500:546 0.488
    7 Detroit Tigers 123 60 63 560:475 0.488
    8 Minnesota Twins 123 60 63 572:610 0.488
    9 Toronto Blue Jays 124 60 64 485:544 0.484
    10 Baltimore Orioles 122 59 63 549:584 0.484
    11 Cleveland Guardians 123 59 64 488:520 0.480
    12 Seattle Mariners 123 57 66 476:505 0.463
    13 Kansas City Royals 123 50 73 510:623 0.407
    14 Athletics 122 48 74 532:707 0.393
    15 Los Angeles Angels 123 48 75 506:590 0.390

    National League

    Pl W L PCT
    1 Milwaukee Brewers 123 75 48 598:469 0.610
    2 Los Angeles Dodgers 123 74 49 613:470 0.602
    3 Atlanta Braves 122 73 49 591:469 0.598
    4 Chicago Cubs 123 72 51 637:526 0.585
    5 San Diego Padres 123 66 57 529:526 0.537
    6 Arizona Diamondbacks 123 65 58 554:541 0.528
    7 Philadelphia Phillies 123 65 58 542:543 0.528
    8 Miami Marlins 123 62 61 535:525 0.504
    9 St.Louis Cardinals 122 61 61 529:533 0.500
    10 Cincinnati Reds 121 59 62 497:573 0.488
    11 Washington Nationals 124 60 64 663:643 0.484
    12 Pittsburgh Pirates 124 60 64 625:596 0.484
    13 New York Mets 123 54 69 514:558 0.439
    14 San Francisco Giants 122 50 72 495:562 0.410
    15 Colorado Rockies 122 49 73 582:695 0.402

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