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On May 23, 2026, St. Louis City SC will host Austin FC in what promises to be an intriguing MLS clash. St. Louis enters the match in solid form, having secured victories in 3 out of their last 5 fixtures, showcasing an ability to capitalize on home advantage. Their recent performances signal a tactical efficiency, particularly in transition play and set pieces, where they have created numerous scoring opportunities.
In contrast, Austin FC has had a more inconsistent run, winning only 2 of their last 5 matches. Despite this, they possess individual talent that can change the course of a game, particularly from midfield where creativity could unlock St. Louis’ defense. Austin will need to sharpen their defensive structure to withstand the attacking threats posed by the home side.
According to bookmakers, St. Louis is favored with odds of 1.67, reflecting a 58.3% probability of a home win. The draw and away win probabilities sit at 22.4% and 19.8%, respectively. While St. Louis appears to have the upper hand, soccer can be unpredictable, making this matchup a compelling contest with no guaranteed outcomes.
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| St. Louis City 56.6% |
Draw 23% |
Austin 20.4% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 2:1
Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.68 | 4.2 | 4.69 | ||
| 1.68 | 4.15 | 4.7 | ||
| 1.72 | 4.26 | 4.68 | ||
| 1.67 | 3.9 | 4.33 | ||
| 1.68 | 4.08 | 4.63 |
Latest Results
| 16.05.26 DC United – St. Louis City SC – 1:1 13.05.26 St. Louis City SC – Los Angeles FC – 2:1 09.05.26 Colorado Rapids – St. Louis City SC – 0:1 03.05.26 Austin FC – St. Louis City SC – 2:0 29.04.26 Chicago Fire – St. Louis City SC – 1:2 |
16.05.26 Austin FC – Sporting Kansas City – 1:2 13.05.26 San Diego FC – Austin FC – 5:0 10.05.26 Minnesota United – Austin FC – 2:2 03.05.26 Austin FC – St. Louis City SC – 2:0 25.04.26 Austin FC – Houston Dynamo – 2:0 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 03.05.26 Austin FC – St. Louis City SC – 2:0 04.10.25 Austin FC – St. Louis City SC – 1:3 30.03.25 St. Louis City SC – Austin FC – 0:1 14.04.24 St. Louis City SC – Austin FC – 1:0 09.03.24 Austin FC – St. Louis City SC – 2:2 |
Standings
Main
Western Conference
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 13 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 30:10 | 20 | 29 |
| 2 | San Jose Earthquakes | 14 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 31:14 | 17 | 29 |
| 3 | Real Salt Lake | 13 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 25:18 | 7 | 25 |
| 4 | Seattle Sounders | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 17:10 | 7 | 24 |
| 5 | FC Dallas | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 28:21 | 7 | 22 |
| 6 | Houston Dynamo | 13 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 18:22 | -4 | 21 |
| 7 | Los Angeles FC | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 23:17 | 6 | 21 |
| 8 | Minnesota United | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 17:21 | -4 | 21 |
| 9 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 21:21 | 0 | 19 |
| 10 | San Diego FC | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 28:23 | 5 | 17 |
| 11 | Colorado Rapids | 14 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 24:22 | 2 | 16 |
| 12 | Portland Timbers | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 21:25 | -4 | 14 |
| 13 | Austin FC | 14 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 19:28 | -9 | 14 |
| 14 | St. Louis City | 13 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 13:20 | -7 | 13 |
| 15 | Sporting Kansas City | 13 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 13:34 | -21 | 11 |
Eastern Conference
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Nashville SC | 13 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 29:10 | 19 | 30 |
| 2 | Inter Miami | 14 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 33:24 | 9 | 28 |
| 3 | New England Revolution | 13 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 22:17 | 5 | 25 |
| 4 | Chicago Fire | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 25:15 | 10 | 23 |
| 5 | New York City | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 24:19 | 5 | 19 |
| 6 | New York Red Bulls | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 23:31 | -8 | 19 |
| 7 | Charlotte | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 23:23 | 0 | 18 |
| 8 | DC United | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 17:21 | -4 | 17 |
| 9 | FC Cincinnati | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 30:35 | -5 | 17 |
| 10 | Orlando City | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 21:38 | -17 | 14 |
| 11 | Toronto FC | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 21:27 | -6 | 14 |
| 12 | CF Montreal | 13 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 18:27 | -9 | 13 |
| 13 | Columbus Crew | 14 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 19:23 | -4 | 13 |
| 14 | Atlanta Utd | 13 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 14:21 | -7 | 11 |
| 15 | Philadelphia Union | 14 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 14:24 | -10 | 7 |
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