Chicago Cubs vs St. Louis Cardinals predictions, Jul 04, 2026

Jul 03, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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Chicago Cubs

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As the Chicago Cubs prepare to face off against the St. Louis Cardinals on July 4, 2026, expectations are high for a thrilling showdown at Wrigley Field. The Cubs enter the match boasting an impressive winning streak, having secured victories in all of their last five games. Their recent form suggests a potent offense coupled with a sturdy defense, making them a formidable opponent at home.

In contrast, the Cardinals have shown resilience, winning three of their last five matches, but their inconsistency could be a concern as they take on a confident Cubs team. Tactical strengths for St. Louis may include a versatile batting lineup that can capitalize on any stray pitches, but they will need to maintain focus to keep up with Chicago’s momentum.

Bookmakers have set the odds favoring the Cubs at 1.63, while the Cardinals are listed at 2.35. According to predictive models, there’s a 58.6% probability of a home victory, indicating that the Cubs are likely to leverage their home advantage effectively.

Nevertheless, in a sport as unpredictable as baseball, no outcome is guaranteed. Both teams will need to execute their strategies effectively to secure a much-desired win.

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Chi Cubs
58.3%		 St. Louis
41.7%

Prediction (the most likely score): 5:3

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
betsson 1.63 2.27
MarathonBet 1.67 2.38
WilliamHill 1.66 2.35
Best for US Customers 1.63 2.29

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
02.07.26 Atlanta Braves – St. Louis Cardinals – 5:11
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

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).
  • St. Louis‘s form has been unstable in recent games (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).
  • Chi Cubs may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • Chi Cubs might have a minor edge in this game.
  • 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 84 51 33 385:348 0.607
    2 New York Yankees 86 48 38 417:330 0.558
    3 Chicago White Sox 86 45 41 415:391 0.523
    4 Cleveland Guardians 88 46 42 351:358 0.523
    5 Texas Rangers 88 45 43 364:366 0.511
    6 Seattle Mariners 88 45 43 357:343 0.511
    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 Boston Red Sox 85 37 48 337:344 0.435
    13 Detroit Tigers 88 38 50 370:365 0.432
    14 Los Angeles Angels 88 36 52 391:437 0.409
    15 Kansas City Royals 88 35 53 363:446 0.398

    National League

    Pl W L PCT
    1 Los Angeles Dodgers 88 57 31 474:312 0.648
    2 Milwaukee Brewers 85 53 32 436:312 0.624
    3 Atlanta Braves 85 50 35 403:319 0.588
    4 Chicago Cubs 87 49 38 448:385 0.563
    5 Philadelphia Phillies 88 49 39 394:389 0.557
    6 St.Louis Cardinals 84 45 39 379:383 0.536
    7 Miami Marlins 88 46 42 390:379 0.523
    8 Washington Nationals 88 45 43 470:453 0.511
    9 Arizona Diamondbacks 86 43 43 367:393 0.500
    10 Pittsburgh Pirates 88 44 44 452:427 0.500
    11 San Diego Padres 86 43 43 340:381 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 88 35 53 417:507 0.398

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