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St. Louis Cardinals vs Kansas City Royals predictions, May 16, 2026

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As the St. Louis Cardinals prepare to host the Kansas City Royals on May 16, 2026, both teams are looking to find momentum in a tightly contested matchup. The Cardinals have recently secured two victories in their last five games, showcasing their capacity for resilience. Their home advantage at Busch Stadium could play a crucial role, especially given their odds of 1.88 for a win.

In contrast, the Kansas City Royals have struggled, winning just one of their last five contests. While fighting to regain form, the Royals may look to exploit gaps in the Cardinals’ defense, particularly in scenarios that favor their speed on the bases. With closing odds at 1.96 for an away win, it’s clear that bookmakers anticipate a competitive encounter.

Our model forecasts a narrow margin, predicting a 50.5% probability for a home win and a minimal 49.5% chance for an away victory, indicating a potentially balanced showdown. Both teams possess tactical strengths; the Cardinals with their solid home record and the Royals looking for improvement. As the game approaches, fans should expect a closely fought battle with no guaranteed outcomes.

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St. Louis
51%		 Kansas City
49%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
1.91 2.01
1.85 1.91

Latest Results

14.05.26 Athletics Baseball – St. Louis Cardinals – 4:5
13.05.26 Athletics Baseball – St. Louis Cardinals – 6:2
12.05.26 Athletics Baseball – St. Louis Cardinals – 4:6
10.05.26 San Diego Padres – St. Louis Cardinals – 3:2
09.05.26 San Diego Padres – St. Louis Cardinals – 4:2		 14.05.26 Chicago White Sox – Kansas City Royals – 6:2
13.05.26 Chicago White Sox – Kansas City Royals – 6:5
12.05.26 Chicago White Sox – Kansas City Royals – 6:5
10.05.26 Kansas City Royals – Detroit Tigers – 3:6
09.05.26 Kansas City Royals – Detroit Tigers – 5:1

Facts

  • One team leads the standings, the other sits mid-table (ranked 5 and 11).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, St. Louis won 2.
  • St. Louis has had mixed results lately (last 5 games: 2 wins).
  • Kansas City‘s performance has dropped in recent matches (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
  • Recently, St. Louis has had a series of away games.
  • The chances of victory for both teams are nearly identical in this match.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, St. Louis won 11 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 9 matches, and goals 99:96. (average 5:4.8).
  • Including home matches between the teams, St. Louis won 4 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 36:49. (average 4:5.4).

    Latest Head To Head

    05.06.25 St. Louis Cardinals – Kansas City Royals – 5:7
    05.06.25 St. Louis Cardinals – Kansas City Royals – 6:5
    03.06.25 St. Louis Cardinals – Kansas City Royals – 7:10
    18.05.25 Kansas City Royals – St. Louis Cardinals – 2:1
    17.05.25 Kansas City Royals – St. Louis Cardinals – 0:1

    Standings

    Main

    American League

    Pl W L PCT
    1 Tampa Bay Rays 42 28 14 189:167 0.667
    2 New York Yankees 44 27 17 223:154 0.614
    3 Cleveland Guardians 45 24 21 187:183 0.533
    4 Chicago White Sox 43 22 21 189:197 0.512
    5 Athletics 43 22 21 190:195 0.512
    6 Seattle Mariners 45 22 23 191:175 0.489
    7 Texas Rangers 43 21 22 162:162 0.488
    8 Baltimore Orioles 44 20 24 193:230 0.455
    9 Minnesota Twins 44 20 24 211:216 0.455
    10 Toronto Blue Jays 43 19 24 180:194 0.442
    11 Kansas City Royals 44 19 25 181:201 0.432
    12 Detroit Tigers 44 19 25 183:193 0.432
    13 Boston Red Sox 43 18 25 161:174 0.419
    14 Houston Astros 45 17 28 206:254 0.378
    15 Los Angeles Angels 44 16 28 183:215 0.364

    National League

    Pl W L PCT
    1 Atlanta Braves 44 30 14 237:146 0.682
    2 Chicago Cubs 44 28 16 220:177 0.636
    3 Los Angeles Dodgers 44 26 18 217:151 0.591
    4 Milwaukee Brewers 41 24 17 209:149 0.585
    5 St.Louis Cardinals 43 25 18 199:197 0.581
    6 San Diego Padres 43 25 18 178:181 0.581
    7 Pittsburgh Pirates 44 24 20 220:188 0.545
    8 Cincinnati Reds 44 23 21 190:216 0.523
    9 Washington Nationals 44 21 23 236:256 0.477
    10 Philadelphia Phillies 44 21 23 176:207 0.477
    11 Arizona Diamondbacks 42 20 22 179:204 0.476
    12 Miami Marlins 44 20 24 186:196 0.455
    13 New York Mets 43 18 25 161:178 0.419
    14 San Francisco Giants 44 18 26 147:192 0.409
    15 Colorado Rockies 44 17 27 188:224 0.386

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