Chicago Cubs vs St. Louis Cardinals predictions, Jul 05, 2026

Jul 05, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

MLB, Wrigley Field (Chicago, IL) on Sunday,

Chi Cubs

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As the Chicago Cubs prepare to host the St. Louis Cardinals on July 5, 2026, both teams arrive with strong momentum, each having won 4 of their last 5 matches. The Cubs have demonstrated resilience, showcasing solid offensive capabilities and effective pitching strategies that have led to their recent successes. Their home-field advantage at Wrigley Field amplifies their performance, presenting a formidable challenge for the visiting Cardinals.

Conversely, the Cardinals have also been in fine form, displaying a balanced attack that combines potent batting with reliable pitching. Their ability to adapt to different game situations has contributed to their recent victories, making them a competitive adversary on the road.

Bookmaker odds favor the Cubs at 1.69 for a home win, while the Cardinals sit at 2.23 for an away victory. Our model predicts a 56.4% likelihood of a home win and 43.6% for the Cardinals, indicating a closely contested matchup.

While the Cubs might hold a slight upper hand due to their recent home performances, the Cardinals’ consistent form suggests this clash could go either way. Fans can expect an exciting game with implications for both teams’ standings in the league.

This preview is generated with the Welcome.Bet AI Insights Engine, combining form data, betting odds, and semantic SEO optimization to deliver relevant match analysis for fans and bettors alike from 2026-07-04T20:52:03+00:00.

Chi Cubs
57.5%		 St. Louis
42.5%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
bet_at_home 1.68 2.32
betsson 1.66 2.22
MarathonBet 1.72 2.27
WilliamHill 1.65 2.25
Best for US Customers 1.66 2.23

Latest Results

03.07.26 Chicago Cubs – St. Louis Cardinals – 1:17
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		 07.07.26 St. Louis Cardinals – Milwaukee Brewers – 2:6
03.07.26 Chicago Cubs – St. Louis Cardinals – 1:17
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

Facts

  • The two neighboring teams will play an exciting match (ranked 4 and 6)
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Chi Cubs won 2.
  • Chi Cubs is currently in amazing form (last 5 games: 4 wins).
  • St. Louis has been unpredictable lately (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).
  • Chi Cubs may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • Recently, Chi Cubs has had a series of home games.
  • Recently, St. Louis has had a series of away games.
  • Chi Cubs will hold a modest advantage in this match.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Chi Cubs won 11 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 9 matches, and goals 109:79. (average 5.5:4).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Chi Cubs won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 66:42. (average 6.6:4.2).

    Latest Head To Head

    03.07.26 Chicago Cubs – St. Louis Cardinals – 1:17
    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

    Standings

    Main

    American League

    Pl W L PCT
    1 Tampa Bay Rays 85 52 33 388:349 0.612
    2 New York Yankees 88 49 39 426:343 0.557
    3 Cleveland Guardians 89 47 42 355:361 0.528
    4 Chicago White Sox 87 45 42 418:395 0.517
    5 Seattle Mariners 90 46 44 368:345 0.511
    6 Texas Rangers 89 45 44 364:369 0.506
    7 Minnesota Twins 90 43 47 442:464 0.478
    8 Houston Astros 90 43 47 401:449 0.478
    9 Toronto Blue Jays 89 42 47 356:394 0.472
    10 Athletics 88 41 47 406:472 0.466
    11 Baltimore Orioles 89 41 48 406:436 0.461
    12 Boston Red Sox 86 38 48 342:346 0.442
    13 Detroit Tigers 89 39 50 373:365 0.438
    14 Los Angeles Angels 89 36 53 393:442 0.404
    15 Kansas City Royals 88 35 53 363:446 0.398

    National League

    Pl W L PCT
    1 Los Angeles Dodgers 89 58 31 478:315 0.652
    2 Milwaukee Brewers 86 54 32 443:316 0.628
    3 Atlanta Braves 86 51 35 408:322 0.593
    4 Chicago Cubs 88 49 39 449:402 0.557
    5 Philadelphia Phillies 88 49 39 394:389 0.557
    6 St.Louis Cardinals 85 46 39 396:384 0.541
    7 Miami Marlins 89 47 42 402:384 0.528
    8 Washington Nationals 90 46 44 480:465 0.511
    9 Pittsburgh Pirates 90 45 45 464:437 0.500
    10 Arizona Diamondbacks 87 43 44 371:400 0.494
    11 San Diego Padres 87 43 44 343:385 0.494
    12 Cincinnati Reds 87 40 47 364:422 0.460
    13 San Francisco Giants 87 36 51 352:419 0.414
    14 New York Mets 88 36 52 349:400 0.409
    15 Colorado Rockies 89 36 53 432:510 0.404

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