Chicago Cubs vs St. Louis Cardinals predictions, Jul 03, 2026

Jul 02, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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The upcoming clash between the Chicago Cubs and the St. Louis Cardinals on July 3, 2026, promises to be an exciting matchup as the two historic rivals meet at Wrigley Field. The Cubs enter this game in excellent form, having won their last five matches, showcasing a powerful offense and a solid defensive unit that has held opponents to minimal runs. Their recent success suggests a well-rounded team strategy, leveraging both batting prowess and effective pitching.

In contrast, the St. Louis Cardinals have won only two of their last five contests. While they remain a formidable team with a rich history, they will need to elevate their performance to challenge a confident Cubs side. Particularly, the Cardinals will rely on their pitching staff to contain the Cubs’ high-scoring offense and their bats to generate more runs than they have in recent games.

According to bookmakers, the odds slightly favor the Cubs at 1.83 for a home win compared to 2.06 for the Cardinals. The statistical model predicts a 53% chance of a home victory, while the scoreline is anticipated to be around 6-4 in favor of the Cubs. Ultimately, while the Cubs seem poised for another win, in baseball, anything can happen, making this a must-watch event.

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Chi Cubs
53.1%		 St. Louis
46.9%

Prediction (the most likely score): 6:4

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
MarathonBet 1.84 2.09
WilliamHill 1.83 2.07
Best for US Customers 1.8 2.03

Latest Results

01.07.26 Chicago Cubs – San Diego Padres – 23:3
30.06.26 Chicago Cubs – San Diego Padres – 9:7
29.06.26 Chicago Cubs – San Diego Padres – 3:2
28.06.26 Milwaukee Brewers – Chicago Cubs – 3:4
27.06.26 Milwaukee Brewers – Chicago Cubs – 2:8		 07.07.26 St. Louis Cardinals – Milwaukee Brewers – 2:6
01.07.26 Atlanta Braves – St. Louis Cardinals – 5:1
30.06.26 Atlanta Braves – St. Louis Cardinals – 3:5
28.06.26 St. Louis Cardinals – Miami Marlins – 2:1
27.06.26 St. Louis Cardinals – Miami Marlins – 1:5

Facts

  • The game will be played between two neighbours in the standings (ranked 4 and 6)
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Chi Cubs won 3.
  • Chi Cubs has been on a winning streak and is in great shape (last 5 games: 5 wins).
  • In recent matches, St. Louis has shown inconsistent performance (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).
  • Chi Cubs may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • In this match, both teams have almost equal chances to win.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Chi Cubs won 11 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 9 matches, and goals 111:66. (average 5.6:3.3).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Chi Cubs won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 68:29. (average 6.8:2.9).

    Latest Head To Head

    31.05.26 St. Louis Cardinals – Chicago Cubs – 5:1
    30.05.26 St. Louis Cardinals – Chicago Cubs – 1:6
    29.05.26 St. Louis Cardinals – Chicago Cubs – 6:5
    28.09.25 Chicago Cubs – St. Louis Cardinals – 2:0
    27.09.25 Chicago Cubs – St. Louis Cardinals – 7:3

    Standings

    Main

    American League

    Pl W L PCT
    1 Tampa Bay Rays 83 50 33 380:346 0.602
    2 New York Yankees 86 48 38 417:330 0.558
    3 Chicago White Sox 85 45 40 410:385 0.529
    4 Cleveland Guardians 87 45 42 345:353 0.517
    5 Texas Rangers 87 44 43 354:362 0.506
    6 Seattle Mariners 87 44 43 356:343 0.506
    7 Houston Astros 89 43 46 400:446 0.483
    8 Minnesota Twins 88 42 46 429:455 0.477
    9 Toronto Blue Jays 87 41 46 354:383 0.471
    10 Athletics 87 41 46 401:460 0.471
    11 Baltimore Orioles 88 40 48 403:436 0.455
    12 Detroit Tigers 87 38 49 366:355 0.437
    13 Boston Red Sox 85 37 48 337:344 0.435
    14 Los Angeles Angels 87 36 51 391:436 0.414
    15 Kansas City Royals 87 35 52 361:441 0.402

    National League

    Pl W L PCT
    1 Los Angeles Dodgers 87 56 31 462:305 0.644
    2 Milwaukee Brewers 85 53 32 436:312 0.624
    3 Atlanta Braves 84 50 34 398:308 0.595
    4 Chicago Cubs 87 49 38 448:385 0.563
    5 Philadelphia Phillies 88 49 39 394:389 0.557
    6 St.Louis Cardinals 83 44 39 368:378 0.530
    7 Miami Marlins 87 46 41 386:365 0.529
    8 Washington Nationals 88 45 43 470:453 0.511
    9 San Diego Padres 85 43 42 333:369 0.506
    10 Arizona Diamondbacks 86 43 43 367:393 0.500
    11 Pittsburgh Pirates 88 44 44 452:427 0.500
    12 Cincinnati Reds 86 40 46 364:419 0.465
    13 San Francisco Giants 86 36 50 349:404 0.419
    14 New York Mets 87 36 51 346:395 0.414
    15 Colorado Rockies 87 34 53 403:503 0.391

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