Kansas City Royals vs St. Louis Cardinals predictions, May 16, 2025

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The upcoming matchup between the Kansas City Royals and St. Louis Cardinals promises to be an exciting one, with both teams showing different recent forms. The Royals have struggled recently, only managing to secure one win in their last five matches. On the other hand, the Cardinals have been in great form, winning four of their last five games.

Heading into this game, the Royals will be looking to turn their fortunes around and get back to winning ways, especially on their home turf. They will need to rely on their strengths, such as solid pitching and clutch hitting, to overcome the Cardinals.

The Cardinals, buoyed by their recent successes, will be aiming to continue their winning streak and secure another important victory. With a strong lineup and consistent performances, they will be confident heading into this game.

According to bookmakers’ odds, the Royals are the favorites to win this match. However, our model predicts a closer game, with a slight edge given to the home team. The predicted final score of 5-3 suggests a tight affair, but one that could ultimately see the Royals come out on top. Fans can expect an intense and competitive game between these two teams.

Kansas City
58.2%
St. Louis
41.8%

Prediction (the most likely score): 5:3

Outrights of MLB Kansas City Royals: 2.04% St.Louis Cardinals: 0.83%

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Betting Odds

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betsson 1.65 2.3
MarathonBet 1.66 2.3
Best for US Customers 1.65 2.3

Latest Results

14.05.25 Houston Astros – Kansas City Royals – 4:3
13.05.25 Houston Astros – Kansas City Royals – 2:1
12.05.25 Houston Astros – Kansas City Royals – 5:7
11.05.25 Kansas City Royals – Boston Red Sox – 1:3
10.05.25 Kansas City Royals – Boston Red Sox – 1:10
14.05.25 Philadelphia Phillies – St. Louis Cardinals – 7:14
14.05.25 Philadelphia Phillies – St. Louis Cardinals – 2:1
12.05.25 Philadelphia Phillies – St. Louis Cardinals – 2:3
11.05.25 Washington Nationals – St. Louis Cardinals – 1:6
10.05.25 Washington Nationals – St. Louis Cardinals – 2:4

Facts

  • Get ready for a battle between the top and the middle of the table (ranked 4 and 7).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Kansas City won 3.
  • Recent form of Kansas City has been disappointing (last 5 games: 1 wins).
  • St. Louis is in great form at the moment (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).
  • Recently, St. Louis has had a series of away games.
  • Kansas City is expected to have a slight advantage in this match.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Kansas City won 8 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 12 matches, and goals 91:97. (average 4.6:4.9).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Kansas City won 4 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 7 matches, and goals 54:65. (average 4.9:5.9).

    Latest Head To Head

    10.08.24 Kansas City Royals – St. Louis Cardinals – 8:3
    09.08.24 Kansas City Royals – St. Louis Cardinals – 5:8
    10.07.24 St. Louis Cardinals – Kansas City Royals – 5:8
    10.07.24 St. Louis Cardinals – Kansas City Royals – 4:6
    12.08.23 Kansas City Royals – St. Louis Cardinals – 4:5

    Standings

    Main

    American League

    Pl W L PCT
    1 Detroit Tigers 44 29 15 244:158 0.659
    2 New York Yankees 43 25 18 250:169 0.581
    3 Cleveland Guardians 43 25 18 176:190 0.581
    4 Kansas City Royals 45 25 20 154:148 0.556
    5 Seattle Mariners 42 23 19 201:190 0.548
    6 Minnesota Twins 44 24 20 182:154 0.545
    7 Houston Astros 42 22 20 174:153 0.524
    8 Texas Rangers 44 23 21 154:154 0.523
    9 Athletics 43 22 21 194:228 0.512
    10 Toronto Blue Jays 42 21 21 168:190 0.500
    11 Boston Red Sox 45 22 23 221:206 0.489
    12 Tampa Bay Rays 42 19 23 162:171 0.452
    13 Los Angeles Angels 42 17 25 158:225 0.405
    14 Baltimore Orioles 42 15 27 156:230 0.357
    15 Chicago White Sox 44 14 30 149:184 0.318

    National League

    Pl W L PCT
    1 Los Angeles Dodgers 43 28 15 238:184 0.651
    2 San Diego Padres 42 27 15 196:146 0.643
    3 New York Mets 44 28 16 205:140 0.636
    4 Philadelphia Phillies 43 25 18 202:186 0.581
    5 Chicago Cubs 44 25 19 244:192 0.568
    6 San Francisco Giants 44 25 19 209:172 0.568
    7 St.Louis Cardinals 44 24 20 212:181 0.545
    8 Arizona Diamondbacks 44 23 21 222:226 0.523
    9 Atlanta Braves 44 22 22 175:171 0.500
    10 Milwaukee Brewers 44 21 23 193:193 0.477
    11 Cincinnati Reds 45 21 24 208:184 0.467
    12 Washington Nationals 45 18 27 183:243 0.400
    13 Miami Marlins 42 16 26 173:244 0.381
    14 Pittsburgh Pirates 44 15 29 135:189 0.341
    15 Colorado Rockies 43 7 36 138:275 0.163

    MLB Outrights

    1. Los Angeles Dodgers: 3.39 (23.41%)

    2. New York Yankees: 8.31 (9.54%)

    3. New York Mets: 9.75 (8.13%)

    4. Philadelphia Phillies: 13.38 (5.93%)

    5. Detroit Tigers: 14.38 (5.52%)

    6. Atlanta Braves: 15.94 (4.97%)

    7. Chicago Cubs: 16.38 (4.84%)

    8. Seattle Mariners: 18.75 (4.23%)

    9. San Diego Padres: 19.75 (4.01%)

    10. Texas Rangers: 22 (3.6%)

    11. Boston Red Sox: 23.25 (3.41%)

    12. Houston Astros: 24.5 (3.24%)

    13. Arizona Diamondbacks: 32 (2.48%)

    14. Cleveland Guardians: 36.25 (2.19%)

    15. Kansas City Royals: 38.89 (2.04%)

    16. San Francisco Giants: 41.16 (1.93%)

    17. Minnesota Twins: 44.5 (1.78%)

    18. Toronto Blue Jays: 49 (1.62%)

    19. Baltimore Orioles: 58.5 (1.36%)

    20. Tampa Bay Rays: 63.75 (1.24%)

    21. Milwaukee Brewers: 78.25 (1.01%)

    22. Athletics: 93.75 (0.85%)

    23. Cincinnati Reds: 95.75 (0.83%)

    24. St.Louis Cardinals: 95.75 (0.83%)

    25. Los Angeles Angels: 357 (0.22%)

    26. Pittsburgh Pirates: 388.25 (0.2%)

    27. Washington Nationals: 400.75 (0.2%)

    28. Miami Marlins: 427.42 (0.19%)

    29. Chicago White Sox: 650.75 (0.12%)

    30. Colorado Rockies: 813.25 (0.1%)

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