Explore My Football Facts' detailed preview for St. Louis City vs Austin in the Major League Soccer. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 19:45 BST match.
Fixture Information
| Fixture | St. Louis City vs Austin |
|---|---|
| Competition | Major League Soccer |
| Date | Saturday, 23 May 2026 |
| Kick-off | 19:45 BST |
| Venue | Energizer Park |
Match Prediction: St. Louis City 2-1 Austin
Prediction Stats
Fulltime Result Probability
Both Teams To Score Probability
Over/Under 2.5 Probability
Last 5 Meetings
| League | Date | Match | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 03 May 2026 |  Austin vs  St. Louis City |
2 – 0 | Q2 Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 05 Oct 2025 | Austin vs St. Louis City |
1 – 3 | Q2 Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 30 Mar 2025 | St. Louis City vs Austin |
0 – 1 | Energizer Park |
| Major League Soccer | 14 Apr 2024 | St. Louis City vs Austin |
1 – 0 | Energizer Park |
| Major League Soccer | 10 Mar 2024 | Austin vs St. Louis City |
2 – 2 | Al Saqr Stadium |
St. Louis City come into this one with a steadier recent run, taking seven points from their last three league matches and showing they can keep games tight when they are organised. Austin’s last three league results have been less convincing, with two defeats and a draw, although they did beat St. Louis City 2-0 in the reverse fixture earlier this month.
The head-to-head data suggests Austin have had the better of the most recent meetings, but St. Louis City have already shown they can win this matchup, including a 3-1 away victory in October 2025. With no xG data available, the clearest angle is form and home advantage, and St. Louis City’s recent results at least point to a side capable of edging a close contest. Match Prediction: St. Louis City 2-1 Austin
Form Guide & Team Overview
St. Louis City
St. Louis City’s recent league form has been solid enough, with a draw away to DC United followed by home and away wins against Los Angeles FC and Colorado Rapids. That run has come after a 2-0 defeat to Austin and a 3-2 loss to SJ Earthquakes, so there has been some inconsistency, but the latest three results suggest a better balance.
The main positive is that they have taken points in three straight league games and have kept two clean sheets in that spell. At home, the 2-1 win over Los Angeles FC is a useful marker that they can compete well against strong opposition.
St. Louis City Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 16 May 2026 |  DC United vs St. Louis City |
1 – 1 | D | Audi Field |
| Major League Soccer | 14 May 2026 | St. Louis City vs  Los Angeles FC |
2 – 1 | W | Energizer Park |
| Major League Soccer | 10 May 2026 |  Colorado Rapids vs St. Louis City |
0 – 1 | W | Dick's Sporting Goods Park |
| Major League Soccer | 3 May 2026 | Austin vs St. Louis City |
2 – 0 | L | Q2 Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 26 Apr 2026 | St. Louis City vs  SJ Earthquakes |
2 – 3 | L | Energizer Park |
Austin
Austin’s recent league form has been mixed to poor, with defeats to Sporting KC and San Diego either side of a draw with Minnesota United. That leaves them without a win in their last three league matches, and the 0-5 loss away to San Diego stands out as the heaviest result in the sample.
Before that, Austin did beat St. Louis City 2-0 and also saw off Houston Dynamo 2-0 at home, so there is evidence they can be effective when things click. Even so, the recent pattern is less stable than St. Louis City’s, especially away from home.
Austin Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 17 May 2026 | Austin vs  Sporting KC |
1 – 2 | L | Q2 Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 14 May 2026 |  San Diego vs Austin |
5 – 0 | L | Snapdragon Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 10 May 2026 |  Minnesota United vs Austin |
2 – 2 | D | Allianz Field |
| Major League Soccer | 3 May 2026 | Austin vs St. Louis City |
2 – 0 | W | Q2 Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 26 Apr 2026 | Austin vs  Houston Dynamo |
2 – 0 | W | Q2 Stadium |
Team News & Injury Report
St. Louis City
- Conrad Wallem (Indirect Card Suspension)
Austin
- Brendan Hines-Ike (Hamstring Injury)
Lineups & Tactical Setup
St. Louis City (3-4-3)
Predicted lineup: Roman Bürki (Goalkeeper), Dante Polvara (Defender), Fallou Fall (Defender), Timo Baumgartl (Defender), Chris Durkin (Midfielder), TBC (Midfielder), Miguel Perez (Midfielder), Rafael Santos (Midfielder), Cedric Teuchert (Attacker), Sang-bin Jeong (Attacker), Simon Becher (Attacker)
St. Louis City’s predicted 3-4-3 should give them width from the wing-backs and enough numbers to press Austin’s back line early. With Cedric Teuchert leading the attacking unit, they can look to turn possession into direct chances without overcommitting.
Austin (4-4-2)
Predicted lineup: Brad Stuver (Goalkeeper), Guilherme Biro (Defender), Jon Bell (Defender), Mikkel Desler (Defender), Oleksandr Svatok (Defender), Facundo Torres (Midfielder), Ilie Sánchez (Midfielder), J. Rosales (Midfielder), Owen Wolff (Midfielder), Christian Ramirez (Attacker), Myrto Uzuni (Attacker)
Austin’s predicted 4-4-2 gives them a straightforward shape with two forwards to stay connected to the attack and offer a direct outlet. Facundo Torres in midfield can help link play, while the wider structure should give them a platform to stay compact and counter when St. Louis City push on.
Key Battles & Players to Watch
| St. Louis City | Austin | Key Battle Overview |
|---|---|---|
| St. Louis City | Austin | Cedric Teuchert will want to attack Guilherme Biro’s side and make the most of any space in behind Austin’s left-sided defence. |
| St. Louis City | Austin | Chris Durkin against Facundo Torres could shape the midfield battle, with both players important to how each side moves the ball forward. |
| St. Louis City | Austin | Cedric Teuchert is key for St. Louis City because he gives them a central attacking reference in a 3-4-3 and a likely route to goal. |
| St. Louis City | Austin | Christian Ramirez is key for Austin because his role up front gives them a focal point to finish moves and stay dangerous in transition. |
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