Venue: CITYPARK, St. Louis, Missouri
Kickoff: 7:30 PM CT / 5:30 PM PT / 8:30 PM ET
Broadcast: MLS Season Pass (Apple TV)
St. Louis enters at 1‑5‑3, struggling to find rhythm and consistency in both phases of play. Austin arrives at 2‑4‑4, slightly better but still inconsistent, with defensive issues and uneven road form. Both teams desperately need points to stabilize their seasons.
WEATHER REPORT — CITYPARK
Forecast: Partly cloudy
Temperature: 63–67°F
Wind: 7–11 mph from the southwest
Rain Chance: 10–15%
Impact:
Ideal playing conditions
Slight wind may affect long diagonals
Fast surface favors St. Louis’ pressing and vertical transitions
INJURY REPORT
St. Louis CITY SC
No major injuries reported
One midfielder listed as day‑to‑day (probable)
Austin FC
No major injuries reported
Monitoring a defender with minor muscle tightness (expected to play)
Both teams project to be near full strength.
TACTICAL & PLAYER MATCHUPS
1. João Klauss (STL) vs. Austin Center‑Backs
Klauss’ physicality and finishing remain St. Louis’ primary attacking threat. Austin’s back line has struggled with aerial duels and tracking movement.
Edge: St. Louis
2. Sebastián Driussi (ATX) vs. St. Louis Midfield Block
Driussi remains Austin’s most dangerous creator, thriving between the lines. St. Louis must stay compact to prevent him from dictating tempo.
Edge: Austin
3. Rasmus Alm (STL) vs. Austin Left Side
Alm’s pace and directness can exploit Austin’s defensive lapses in wide channels.
Edge: St. Louis
4. Goalkeeping: Roman Bürki (STL) vs. Brad Stuver (ATX)
Bürki remains one of MLS’s best keepers, often keeping St. Louis competitive. Stuver is steady but faces heavy pressure behind an inconsistent defense.
Edge: St. Louis
TEAM RECORDS & RECENT FORM
ST. LOUIS CITY SC (1‑5‑3)
Last 5: L‑D‑L‑D‑L
Goals For: 10
Goals Against: 18
Trend: Struggling to finish chances and defend transitions
Strengths:
High‑press energy
Strong goalkeeping
Dangerous in transition
Weaknesses:
Defensive breakdowns
Inconsistent finishing
Vulnerable to creative midfielders
AUSTIN FC (2‑4‑4)
Last 5: D‑L‑W‑D‑L
Goals For: 12
Goals Against: 16
Trend: Competitive but inconsistent
Strengths:
Strong midfield creativity
Dangerous in transition
Capable of controlling tempo
Weaknesses:
Defensive lapses
Poor road form
Inconsistent chance conversion
SERIES HISTORY
Last 5 meetings: St. Louis leads 3‑1‑1
At CITYPARK: St. Louis 2‑0‑0
St. Louis has scored 2+ goals in both home meetings
Austin has never won in St. Louis
St. Louis holds a clear home‑field advantage historically.
BETTING TRENDS
St. Louis CITY SC
1‑3‑1 at home in last 5
Overs hitting in 5 of last 7
Conceded first in 6 of last 8
Austin FC
1‑3‑1 in last 5
Overs hitting in 6 of last 8
Conceded first in 5 of last 7
Matchup Trends
St. Louis unbeaten in all home meetings vs. Austin
Overs hitting in 3 of last 5 meetings
