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Pittsburgh Pirates vs St. Louis Cardinals predictions, Apr 27, 2026

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On April 27, 2026, the Pittsburgh Pirates will host the St. Louis Cardinals in what promises to be an exciting matchup at PNC Park. The Pirates come into this game with a solid recent form, winning 3 of their last 5 contests. This uptick has been characterized by strong offensive performances and improved pitching, allowing them to capitalize on scoring opportunities.

In contrast, the Cardinals have struggled recently, managing to secure only 1 win in their last 5 games. Their difficulties can be attributed to inconsistent batting and challenges in their bullpen, which could be exploited by the Pirates’ lineup.

According to bookmakers, the odds reflect the current form, with Pittsburgh favored at 1.74 against St. Louis’s 2.12. The probability model suggests a 54.7% chance of a home victory for the Pirates, compared to a 45.3% chance for the Cardinals, indicating a competitive contest is on the horizon. The predicted final score of 5:3 indicates an expectation of offensive engagement.

As both teams aim to improve their standing in the league, this matchup will hinge on the Pirates’ ability to maintain momentum and the Cardinals’ need to reverse their recent fortunes. Given the analytical trends and form, fans can expect a closely contested game, though no outcomes are guaranteed.

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Pittsburgh
54.9%		 St. Louis
45.1%

Prediction (the most likely score): 5:3

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Betting Odds

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1.72 2.15
1.73 2.1

Latest Results

26.04.26 Milwaukee Brewers – Pittsburgh Pirates – 5:0
25.04.26 Milwaukee Brewers – Pittsburgh Pirates – 3:6
24.04.26 Milwaukee Brewers – Pittsburgh Pirates – 0:6
23.04.26 Texas Rangers – Pittsburgh Pirates – 6:1
22.04.26 Texas Rangers – Pittsburgh Pirates – 4:8		 26.04.26 St. Louis Cardinals – Seattle Mariners – 2:3
25.04.26 St. Louis Cardinals – Seattle Mariners – 2:3
24.04.26 St. Louis Cardinals – Seattle Mariners – 2:3
22.04.26 Miami Marlins – St. Louis Cardinals – 4:1
21.04.26 Miami Marlins – St. Louis Cardinals – 3:5

Facts

  • Enjoy a game between evenly matched mid-table sides (ranked 6 and 9).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Pittsburgh won 3.
  • Recent performances by Pittsburgh have been up and down (last 5 games: 3 wins).
  • St. Louis is currently in poor form (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
  • Recently, Pittsburgh has had a series of away games.
  • In this match, both teams are almost equally likely to win.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Pittsburgh won 10 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 10 matches, and goals 69:61. (average 3.5:3.1).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Pittsburgh won 6 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 33:13. (average 4.1:1.6).

    Latest Head To Head

    05.03.26 Pittsburgh Pirates – St. Louis Cardinals – 2:3
    01.03.26 St. Louis Cardinals – Pittsburgh Pirates – 1:6
    28.08.25 St. Louis Cardinals – Pittsburgh Pirates – 4:1
    27.08.25 St. Louis Cardinals – Pittsburgh Pirates – 1:2
    26.08.25 St. Louis Cardinals – Pittsburgh Pirates – 3:8

    Standings

    Main

    American League

    Pl W L PCT
    1 New York Yankees 28 18 10 146:99 0.643
    2 Tampa Bay Rays 27 16 11 132:133 0.593
    3 Athletics 28 15 13 119:127 0.536
    4 Cleveland Guardians 29 15 14 118:126 0.517
    5 Detroit Tigers 29 15 14 132:122 0.517
    6 Texas Rangers 28 14 14 113:105 0.500
    7 Seattle Mariners 29 14 15 118:112 0.483
    8 Baltimore Orioles 28 13 15 125:140 0.464
    9 Toronto Blue Jays 27 12 15 110:133 0.444
    10 Minnesota Twins 28 12 16 132:132 0.429
    11 Los Angeles Angels 29 12 17 139:145 0.414
    12 Chicago White Sox 28 11 17 113:142 0.393
    13 Kansas City Royals 28 11 17 117:136 0.393
    14 Boston Red Sox 28 11 17 117:128 0.393
    15 Houston Astros 29 11 18 151:174 0.379

    National League

    Pl W L PCT
    1 Atlanta Braves 29 20 9 166:101 0.690
    2 Los Angeles Dodgers 28 19 9 159:92 0.679
    3 San Diego Padres 27 18 9 123:111 0.667
    4 Cincinnati Reds 28 18 10 118:117 0.643
    5 Chicago Cubs 28 17 11 149:118 0.607
    6 Pittsburgh Pirates 28 16 12 135:111 0.571
    7 Arizona Diamondbacks 27 15 12 132:137 0.556
    8 Milwaukee Brewers 27 14 13 132:113 0.519
    9 St.Louis Cardinals 27 14 13 125:140 0.519
    10 Miami Marlins 28 13 15 126:126 0.464
    11 San Francisco Giants 28 13 15 97:114 0.464
    12 Washington Nationals 29 13 16 156:171 0.448
    13 Colorado Rockies 29 13 16 118:129 0.448
    14 Philadelphia Phillies 28 9 19 102:156 0.321
    15 New York Mets 28 9 19 92:122 0.321

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