Cincinnati Reds vs St. Louis Cardinals predictions, May 22, 2026

May 22, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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As the Cincinnati Reds prepare to host the St. Louis Cardinals on May 22, 2026, both teams enter the matchup with a similar record of 2 wins in their last 5 games, indicating a competitive edge that could define this clash. The Reds have shown flashes of offensive prowess, but their inconsistency has raised concerns about their ability to capitalize at crucial moments. Conversely, the Cardinals have displayed a resilient defense that can stifle opposing offenses, contributing significantly to their recent success.

Bookmakers have set the odds closely, with Cincinnati at 1.9 for a home win and St. Louis slightly favored at 1.95. Our model suggests a narrow probability split, highlighting a 50.4% chance of a Reds victory compared to 49.6% for the Cardinals, indicating a tightly contested game is on the cards. The predicted final score, forecasting a 4-6 outcome in favor of the visiting team, reflects expectations for a high-scoring affair driven by both lineups’ capability to exploit pitching vulnerabilities.

In summary, while the Reds will lean on home-field advantage, the Cardinals’ adeptness at managing pressure spots may turn the tide in this exhilarating showdown. Both teams are poised for a memorable encounter, though predicting a clear winner proves challenging.

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Cincinnati
50.8%		 St. Louis
49.2%

Prediction (the most likely score): 4:6

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
bet_at_home 1.89 2.01
MarathonBet 1.92 2
WilliamHill 1.85 1.91

Latest Results

20.05.26 Philadelphia Phillies – Cincinnati Reds – 4:9
19.05.26 Philadelphia Phillies – Cincinnati Reds – 1:4
18.05.26 Philadelphia Phillies – Cincinnati Reds – 5:4
17.05.26 Cleveland Guardians – Cincinnati Reds – 7:4
16.05.26 Cleveland Guardians – Cincinnati Reds – 7:4		 21.05.26 St. Louis Cardinals – Pittsburgh Pirates – 2:6
20.05.26 St. Louis Cardinals – Pittsburgh Pirates – 0:7
19.05.26 St. Louis Cardinals – Pittsburgh Pirates – 9:6
17.05.26 St. Louis Cardinals – Kansas City Royals – 0:2
16.05.26 St. Louis Cardinals – Kansas City Royals – 4:2

Facts

  • Enjoy a game between evenly matched mid-table sides (ranked 8 and 6).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Cincinnati won 3.
  • The recent form of both competitors has been shaky.
  • St. Louis may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • Recently, Cincinnati has had a series of away games.
  • Recently, St. Louis has had a series of home games.
  • The chances of victory for both teams are nearly identical in this match.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Cincinnati won 10 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 10 matches, and goals 78:70. (average 3.9:3.5).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Cincinnati won 6 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 46:36. (average 4.6:3.6).

    Latest Head To Head

    17.09.25 St. Louis Cardinals – Cincinnati Reds – 2:6
    16.09.25 St. Louis Cardinals – Cincinnati Reds – 3:0
    15.09.25 St. Louis Cardinals – Cincinnati Reds – 6:11
    31.08.25 Cincinnati Reds – St. Louis Cardinals – 7:4
    30.08.25 Cincinnati Reds – St. Louis Cardinals – 2:4

    Standings

    Main

    American League

    Pl W L PCT
    1 Tampa Bay Rays 48 33 15 232:192 0.688
    2 New York Yankees 51 30 21 250:183 0.588
    3 Cleveland Guardians 52 30 22 228:205 0.577
    4 Chicago White Sox 49 25 24 218:230 0.510
    5 Athletics 49 25 24 221:226 0.510
    6 Texas Rangers 49 24 25 192:179 0.490
    7 Seattle Mariners 51 24 27 210:199 0.471
    8 Toronto Blue Jays 50 23 27 202:212 0.460
    9 Minnesota Twins 50 23 27 230:231 0.460
    10 Boston Red Sox 49 22 27 181:192 0.449
    11 Baltimore Orioles 50 21 29 215:274 0.420
    12 Kansas City Royals 50 20 30 194:224 0.400
    13 Detroit Tigers 51 20 31 196:219 0.392
    14 Houston Astros 51 20 31 218:274 0.392
    15 Los Angeles Angels 50 17 33 199:267 0.340

    National League

    Pl W L PCT
    1 Atlanta Braves 51 35 16 276:172 0.686
    2 Los Angeles Dodgers 50 31 19 257:159 0.620
    3 Milwaukee Brewers 47 29 18 237:162 0.617
    4 San Diego Padres 49 29 20 200:197 0.592
    5 Chicago Cubs 50 29 21 246:218 0.580
    6 St.Louis Cardinals 49 28 21 219:224 0.571
    7 Arizona Diamondbacks 48 25 23 221:223 0.521
    8 Cincinnati Reds 50 26 24 221:249 0.520
    9 Pittsburgh Pirates 50 26 24 248:222 0.520
    10 Philadelphia Phillies 50 25 25 209:233 0.500
    11 Washington Nationals 51 25 26 280:296 0.490
    12 New York Mets 50 22 28 204:217 0.440
    13 Miami Marlins 51 22 29 221:240 0.431
    14 San Francisco Giants 50 20 30 173:225 0.400
    15 Colorado Rockies 50 19 31 210:264 0.380

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