Orlando City SC vs Saint Louis City SC Prediction & Betting Tips - Major League Soccer

Prediction published on 25/08/2023, 15:05  by Joseph King | Modified on 25/08/2023 at 15:06 in Major League Soccer Predictions

Eastern Conference fourth-place Orlando City host the Western Conference leaders St. Louis City for this MLS clash. Despite suffering a disappointing 3-1 defeat at the hands of Messi led Miami in the Leagues Cup round of 32, it’s largely been an encouraging past month for Orlando. They ripped off three wins from four MLS matches right before the break for the Leagues Cup competition and marked their return to league play with a 3-1 away win over Chicago. The Lions have now won six of their last eight games across all competitions and are closing in on second-place New England. They currently sit level with third-place Philadelphia and trail the Revs by only three points. Orlando City’s fine away form has been the key to their rise up the table. They now possess the best road record in the MLS with six wins and three draws from 12 trips. 

St. Louis City’s magical season continues and is showing no signs of slowing down anytime soon. The expansion team, who are playing their first season in the division, have built up a four point lead in the Conference over defending champions LAFC. City were deadly clinical in front of goal against Austin last weekend, blasting in six goals en route to a 6-3 victory. This marked their return to league action with a win after a disappointing Leagues Cup saw them knocked out in the group stage with back-to-back losses. There has been a stark difference in the home and away performances this season for Bradley Carnell’s men. This has been most evident in their attacking output. St. Louis City have notched an impressive 35 goals on home soil yet just 14 goals as the visiting team. They enter this fixture having won five of their last six MLS matches, including two of their last three away from home.