St. Louis Cardinals vs Pittsburgh Pirates predictions, Aug 29, 2026

Aug 29, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

MLB, Busch Stadium (St. Louis, MO) on Saturday,

St. Louis Cardinals

Pittsburgh Pirates

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The upcoming MLB clash between the St. Louis Cardinals and Pittsburgh Pirates on August 29, 2026, promises to be an intriguing matchup as both teams seek to improve their standings. The Cardinals, playing at home, have managed to secure two victories in their last five games, showcasing flashes of offensive prowess but consistency remains a concern. Their ability to leverage home-field advantage will be vital as they aim to capitalize on the familiarity of Busch Stadium.

Conversely, the Pirates also hold two wins in their previous five outings, demonstrating a similar struggle for sustained performance. Tactical adjustments and strategic execution will be key for both sides, particularly in how they handle pressure situations throughout the game.

Bookmakers place the odds in favor of the Cardinals at 1.77, reflecting a subtle confidence in their home advantage, while the Pirates are positioned at 2.02. With a model prediction indicating a 52.1% probability of a home win against a 47.9% probability for the Pirates, the forecasted scoreline of 5:3 suggests a competitive match. While the Cardinals may have the edge on paper, baseball’s unpredictable nature means that any outcome is feasible.

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St. Louis
53.3%		 Pittsburgh
46.7%

Prediction (the most likely score): 5:3

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Best for US Customers 1.77 2.02

Latest Results

28.08.26 St. Louis Cardinals – Pittsburgh Pirates – 4:1
27.08.26 St. Louis Cardinals – Baltimore Orioles – 7:5
26.08.26 St. Louis Cardinals – Baltimore Orioles – 7:8
25.08.26 St. Louis Cardinals – Baltimore Orioles – 1:13
23.08.26 Philadelphia Phillies – St. Louis Cardinals – 6:4		 28.08.26 St. Louis Cardinals – Pittsburgh Pirates – 4:1
26.08.26 San Diego Padres – Pittsburgh Pirates – 3:0
25.08.26 San Diego Padres – Pittsburgh Pirates – 0:1
24.08.26 San Diego Padres – Pittsburgh Pirates – 2:3
23.08.26 Los Angeles Dodgers – Pittsburgh Pirates – 4:0

Facts

  • Two mid-table teams will face off this time (ranked 9 and 10).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, St. Louis won 3.
  • Both teams are showing inconsistent performances lately.
  • St. Louis may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • Recently, St. Louis has had a series of home games.
  • Recently, Pittsburgh 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 12 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 8 matches, and goals 77:80. (average 3.9:4).
  • Including home matches between the teams, St. Louis won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 44:47. (average 3.7:3.9).

    Latest Head To Head

    28.08.26 St. Louis Cardinals – Pittsburgh Pirates – 4:1
    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
    30.04.26 Pittsburgh Pirates – St. Louis Cardinals – 5:10

    Standings

    Main

    American League

    Pl W L PCT
    1 Tampa Bay Rays 134 80 54 604:552 0.597
    2 New York Yankees 134 76 58 597:496 0.567
    3 Boston Red Sox 134 73 61 600:500 0.545
    4 Chicago White Sox 134 71 63 648:601 0.530
    5 Cleveland Guardians 135 68 67 543:550 0.504
    6 Houston Astros 135 68 67 616:658 0.504
    7 Baltimore Orioles 135 66 69 613:636 0.489
    8 Texas Rangers 135 66 69 544:596 0.489
    9 Toronto Blue Jays 136 66 70 537:595 0.485
    10 Seattle Mariners 135 64 71 527:591 0.474
    11 Minnesota Twins 135 64 71 619:678 0.474
    12 Detroit Tigers 134 62 72 593:524 0.463
    13 Kansas City Royals 136 61 75 581:659 0.449
    14 Athletics 135 53 82 588:774 0.393
    15 Los Angeles Angels 135 52 83 551:628 0.385

    National League

    Pl W L PCT
    1 Milwaukee Brewers 135 84 51 674:496 0.622
    2 Los Angeles Dodgers 135 81 54 663:514 0.600
    3 Atlanta Braves 135 80 55 631:516 0.593
    4 Chicago Cubs 135 76 59 703:586 0.563
    5 Philadelphia Phillies 135 75 60 613:588 0.556
    6 San Diego Padres 135 72 63 573:561 0.533
    7 Arizona Diamondbacks 136 72 64 616:612 0.529
    8 Miami Marlins 135 68 67 584:572 0.504
    9 St.Louis Cardinals 136 68 68 604:614 0.500
    10 Pittsburgh Pirates 136 65 71 658:637 0.478
    11 Cincinnati Reds 135 64 71 558:656 0.474
    12 Washington Nationals 137 64 73 713:694 0.467
    13 New York Mets 135 60 75 553:607 0.444
    14 San Francisco Giants 135 55 80 552:625 0.407
    15 Colorado Rockies 135 52 83 641:781 0.385

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