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St. Louis Cardinals vs Washington Nationals predictions, Sep 20, 2026

Yuriy Borshchenko

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On September 20, 2026, the St. Louis Cardinals are set to host the Washington Nationals at their home ground, bringing an exciting matchup to the forefront of MLB action. The Cardinals have recently experienced a mixed bag of results, clinching just 2 victories from their last 5 outings. This inconsistency may pose challenges, especially against a Nationals squad that is currently firing on all cylinders, having secured 4 wins in their most recent 5 games.

From a tactical perspective, the Cardinals will need to leverage their home-field advantage and focus on their offensive strategies to capitalize on scoring opportunities. While their recent form suggests vulnerabilities, the team has the potential to unleash powerful batting, which could prove vital against the Nationals’ pitching.

Conversely, the Nationals boast a stronger recent performance, showcasing effective hitting and solid defensive maneuvers. The bookmakers reflect this dynamic with odds favoring a home win at 1.68 compared to the 2.24 for an away victory.

Our model indicates a 57.2% probability of a Cardinals win and a predicted final score of 5:3. While the matchup favors St. Louis, the Nationals’ recent form cannot be overlooked, promising an intriguing contest with no guaranteed outcomes.

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St. Louis
57.2%		 Washington
42.8%

Prediction (the most likely score): 6:4

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
1.67 2.25
1.68 2.18
1.71 2.29
1.69 2.25
1.65 2.20

Latest Results

18.09.26 St. Louis Cardinals – Washington Nationals – 1:9
16.09.26 St. Louis Cardinals – San Francisco Giants – 5:6
15.09.26 St. Louis Cardinals – San Francisco Giants – 3:10
14.09.26 St. Louis Cardinals – San Francisco Giants – 2:1
13.09.26 St. Louis Cardinals – Chicago White Sox – 3:1		 18.09.26 St. Louis Cardinals – Washington Nationals – 1:9
16.09.26 Washington Nationals – Philadelphia Phillies – 0:3
15.09.26 Washington Nationals – Philadelphia Phillies – 6:3
13.09.26 Washington Nationals – Los Angeles Angels – 6:5
12.09.26 Washington Nationals – Los Angeles Angels – 6:5

Facts

  • Two mid-table squads battle for vital points to solidify their season (ranked 10th and 11th).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, St. Louis won 3.
  • St. Louis has experienced an up-and-down run in recent matches (last 5 matches: 2 wins).
  • Washington shows confident form ahead of this contest (last 5 matches: 4 wins).
  • St. Louis may face physical fatigue compared to their opponent, having played more matches in recent days.
  • Both teams have recently been through a succession of home fixtures.
  • St. Louis is expected to hold a slight competitive edge in this match.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head meetings, St. Louis has recorded 13 wins, 0 draws, and 7 losses, with a goal aggregate of 90:74 (averaging 4.5:3.7 goals per game).
  • Specifically in home fixtures for St. Louis against this opponent, the record stands at 6 wins, 0 draws, and 3 losses, with 38:40 goals (averaging 4.2:4.4 per game).

    • Latest Head To Head

    18.09.26 St. Louis Cardinals – Washington Nationals – 1:9
    08.04.26 Washington Nationals – St. Louis Cardinals – 1:6
    07.04.26 Washington Nationals – St. Louis Cardinals – 6:7
    06.04.26 Washington Nationals – St. Louis Cardinals – 9:6
    19.03.26 St. Louis Cardinals – Washington Nationals – 5:1

    Standings

    Main

    American League

    Pl W L PCT
    1 Tampa Bay Rays 154 94 60 702:623 0.610
    2 New York Yankees 153 89 64 706:563 0.582
    3 Boston Red Sox 155 84 71 677:593 0.542
    4 Cleveland Guardians 154 79 75 636:641 0.513
    5 Chicago White Sox 155 79 76 725:690 0.510
    6 Texas Rangers 154 77 77 645:678 0.500
    7 Houston Astros 154 77 77 683:737 0.500
    8 Toronto Blue Jays 154 76 78 620:663 0.494
    9 Baltimore Orioles 155 75 80 693:721 0.484
    10 Detroit Tigers 155 73 82 696:621 0.471
    11 Seattle Mariners 154 72 82 629:684 0.468
    12 Minnesota Twins 154 72 82 699:770 0.468
    13 Kansas City Royals 154 67 87 648:748 0.435
    14 Athletics 154 61 93 664:880 0.396
    15 Los Angeles Angels 154 59 95 619:699 0.383

    National League

    Pl W L PCT
    1 Milwaukee Brewers 155 97 58 799:600 0.626
    2 Los Angeles Dodgers 154 94 60 767:582 0.610
    3 Atlanta Braves 154 90 64 712:597 0.584
    4 Chicago Cubs 154 85 69 821:680 0.552
    5 Philadelphia Phillies 154 85 69 687:656 0.552
    6 San Diego Padres 154 85 69 676:640 0.552
    7 Arizona Diamondbacks 154 80 74 680:687 0.519
    8 Pittsburgh Pirates 154 77 77 738:711 0.500
    9 Miami Marlins 154 76 78 683:681 0.494
    10 St.Louis Cardinals 154 75 79 694:716 0.487
    11 Washington Nationals 154 72 82 787:776 0.468
    12 Cincinnati Reds 154 72 82 639:791 0.468
    13 New York Mets 154 70 84 656:699 0.455
    14 San Francisco Giants 154 64 90 651:727 0.416
    15 Colorado Rockies 154 56 98 721:899 0.364

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