Match Analysis: St. Louis City SC vs Los Angeles FC – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-09-28
- Time: 12:30 AM UTC
- Location: Energizer Park, St. Louis, USA
Game Overview
The MLS matchup between St. Louis City SC and Los Angeles FC features a clash between the 14th place team in the Western Conference and a strong contender sitting 5th. LAFC has superior statistical performance, including more goals scored (57 vs. 39), shots on goal (161 vs. 132), and clean sheets (9 vs. 6). St. Louis City SC is struggling comparatively but plays at home, which could provide an edge.
Key Factors to Consider
- Los Angeles FC shows significantly better offensive and defensive metrics than St. Louis City, including higher goals, shots on target, passes, and clean sheets, reflective of their 11-7-8 record compared to St. Louis's 5-17-7. Key players for LAFC include Denis Bouanga (22 goals, 7 assists) and Marcel Hartel. St. Louis's top scorer is Joao Klauss with 9 goals. LAFC's more balanced and effective attack and defense suggests dominance in this matchup.
- Historically, LAFC leads the head-to-head with St. Louis City SC having no wins, 3 LAFC wins, and 2 draws. This indicates a psychological and tactical upper hand for LAFC in prior encounters.
- Current public data does not specify injuries impacting either team ahead of this match. Monitoring closer to game time is recommended for updates.
- The match venue is Energizer Park in St. Louis granting home advantage to St. Louis City SC. However, their weaker form in home fixtures and overall league standings reduce the weight of this factor.
- LAFC, aiming to solidify or improve their playoff position, likely enter motivated to secure points. St. Louis City SC, positioned near the bottom of the conference, may be motivated to upset a stronger opponent and gain crucial points to improve their standing.
Odds and Predictions
| Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Los Angeles FC: -102, St. Louis City SC: 228, Draw: 300 | Los Angeles FC to win | β β β β β 78% |
| Spread | Los Angeles FC -0.5: -106, St. Louis City SC +50: -125 | Los Angeles FC -0.5 | β β β β β 75% |
| Over/under | Over 3.5: 119, Under 3.5: -159 | Under 3.5 goals | β β β ββ 65% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
| Market | EV Pick |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | Los Angeles FC 15% |
| Spread | N/A |
| Over/Under | Under 3.5 6% |
π₯ Best Value Pick: Los Angeles FC at 15% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 15.2% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Los Angeles FC is favored to win the match based on superior season performance, offensive and defensive metrics, strong head-to-head record, and better squad form. A competitive but controlled LAFC victory is expected.
Predicted Score: LAFC 2 – 1 St. Louis City SC