Explore My Football Facts' detailed preview for St. Louis City vs Los Angeles FC in the Major League Soccer. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 01:30 BST match.
Fixture Information
| Fixture | St. Louis City vs Los Angeles FC |
|---|---|
| Competition | Major League Soccer |
| Date | Thursday, 14 May 2026 |
| Kick-off | 01:30 BST |
| Venue | Energizer Park |
Match Prediction: St. Louis City 2-1 Los Angeles FC
Prediction Stats
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Both Teams To Score Probability
Over/Under 2.5 Probability
Last 5 Meetings
| League | Date | Match | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 15 Mar 2026 |  Los Angeles FC vs  St. Louis City |
2 – 0 | BMO Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 28 Sep 2025 | St. Louis City vs Los Angeles FC |
0 – 3 | Energizer Park |
| Major League Soccer | 28 Apr 2025 | Los Angeles FC vs St. Louis City |
2 – 2 | BMO Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 03 Oct 2024 | Los Angeles FC vs St. Louis City |
1 – 0 | BMO Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 16 May 2024 | St. Louis City vs Los Angeles FC |
0 – 2 | Energizer Park |
St. Louis City come into this one with a mixed recent league return, but the 1-0 win at Colorado Rapids shows they can still grind out a result away from home. Los Angeles FC have been a little more stable in their last five, with a win and two draws in that run, although the 1-4 loss to SJ Earthquakes is a reminder that they can be exposed. With no xG data available, the recent scorelines and the head-to-head record point towards a game where both sides should find chances.
The previous meetings strongly favour Los Angeles FC, but St. Louis City are at home and have enough attacking output in their recent results to suggest they can compete. Los Angeles FC have also scored in four of their last five league matches, so they should carry a threat through their front line. Match Prediction: St. Louis City 2-1 Los Angeles FC
Form Guide & Team Overview
St. Louis City
St. Louis City’s recent league form has been inconsistent, with one win, one draw and three defeats across their last five matches. The standout result in that run was the 1-0 away win over Colorado Rapids, while the 2-3 home loss to SJ Earthquakes and the 1-4 defeat at Seattle Sounders show they have been conceding too many goals.
They have also drawn 1-1 with Dallas and lost 0-2 at Austin, so the overall picture is of a side that has struggled for control across the full 90 minutes. Even so, the fact they have scored in four of those five league games suggests they are still capable of getting on the scoresheet.
St. Louis City Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Major League Soccer | 19 Apr 2026 |  Seattle Sounders vs St. Louis City |
4 – 1 | L | Lumen Field |
| Major League Soccer | 12 Apr 2026 |  Dallas vs St. Louis City |
1 – 1 | D | Toyota Stadium |
Los Angeles FC
Los Angeles FC’s recent league form is slightly steadier, with one win, two draws and two defeats in their last five. They beat Minnesota United 1-0 and drew 2-2 with San Diego, while the 0-0 draw with Colorado Rapids shows they can also keep things tight when needed.
Their heavier setback came in the 1-4 home loss to SJ Earthquakes, and they also lost 1-2 away to Portland Timbers. Overall, they have avoided defeat in three of their last five, but the results suggest they are not fully settled at either end of the pitch.
Los Angeles FC Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 3 May 2026 |  San Diego vs Los Angeles FC |
2 – 2 | D | Snapdragon Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 25 Apr 2026 |  Minnesota United vs Los Angeles FC |
0 – 1 | W | Allianz Field |
| Major League Soccer | 23 Apr 2026 | Los Angeles FC vs Colorado Rapids |
0 – 0 | D | BMO Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 19 Apr 2026 | Los Angeles FC vs SJ Earthquakes |
1 – 4 | L | BMO Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 11 Apr 2026 |  Portland Timbers vs Los Angeles FC |
2 – 1 | L | Providence Park |
Team News & Injury Report
St. Louis City
- Célio Pompeu (Cruciate Ligament Tear)
Los Angeles FC
- Amin Boudri (Leg Injury)
Lineups & Tactical Setup
St. Louis City (3-4-2-1)
Predicted lineup: Roman Bürki (Goalkeeper), Dante Polvara (Defender), Jaziel Orozco (Defender), Timo Baumgartl (Defender), Chris Durkin (Midfielder), Conrad Wallem (Midfielder), Daniel Ethan Edelman (Midfielder), Tomas Totland (Midfielder), Marcel Hartel (Attacker), Sang-bin Jeong (Attacker), Simon Becher (Attacker)
St. Louis City’s predicted 3-4-2-1 gives them a compact base with three centre-backs and two central midfielders able to protect the middle. That shape should also allow Marcel Hartel and Sang-bin Jeong to support Simon Becher between the lines and break quickly when possession is won.
Los Angeles FC (3-4-2-1)
Predicted lineup: Hugo Lloris (Goalkeeper), Eddie Segura (Defender), Kenny Nielsen (Defender), Nkosi Tafari (Defender), Jude Terry (Midfielder), Ryan Hollingshead (Midfielder), Ryan Raposo (Midfielder), Stephen Eustaquio (Midfielder), Denis Bouanga (Attacker), Jeremy Ebobisse (Attacker), Nathan Ordaz (Attacker)
Los Angeles FC’s predicted 3-4-2-1 should give them width from the wing-backs and a strong central platform through Stephen Eustaquio. With Denis Bouanga, Jeremy Ebobisse and Nathan Ordaz ahead of them, the shape offers direct running and enough numbers to attack St. Louis City’s back line.
Key Battles & Players to Watch
| St. Louis City | Los Angeles FC | Key Battle Overview |
|---|---|---|
| St. Louis City | Los Angeles FC | Marcel Hartel against Eddie Segura could be important because Hartel’s movement between the lines may test Segura’s positioning in a compact back three. |
| St. Louis City | Los Angeles FC | Chris Durkin against Jude Terry is a key midfield duel, with Durkin needing to help St. Louis City stay organised and stop LAFC building through the centre. |
| St. Louis City | Los Angeles FC | Marcel Hartel is key for St. Louis City because he links midfield and attack, and his presence gives them a direct route to create chances around Simon Becher. |
| St. Louis City | Los Angeles FC | Denis Bouanga is key for Los Angeles FC because he has the pace and end product to turn their attacking transitions into goals. |
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