Kickoff: 7:30 PM CT / 5:30 PM PT
Venue: CITYPARK — St. Louis, Missouri
Broadcast: Apple TV — MLS Season Pass
Venue Profile — CITYPARK
- Location: Downtown St. Louis
- Capacity: ~22,500
- Surface: Natural grass
- Atmosphere: One of MLS’s loudest and most energetic home environments
- Team Fit: St. Louis thrives on high‑pressing, vertical transitions, and crowd‑driven momentum
CITYPARK is known for intense pressure, fast play, and home‑field surges, especially in the first 20 minutes.
Weather Forecast (St. Louis)
Kickoff Weather Rating: 8/10 — Warm, slightly breezy
- Temperature: 74–77°F
- Sky: Partly cloudy
- Wind: 8–12 mph from the southwest
- Rain Chance: 15%
- Humidity: ~60%
- Impact:
- Slight wind may affect long diagonals
- Warm conditions favor high‑tempo pressing
- Excellent overall soccer conditions
Injury Report
Austin FC
- Sebastián Driussi — Probable (groin)
- Gyasi Zardes — Questionable (ankle)
- Emiliano Rigoni — Out (hamstring)
- Leo Väisänen — Out (knee)
- Jhojan Valencia — Probable (illness)
St. Louis CITY SC
- João Klauss — Probable (ankle)
- Eduard Löwen — Questionable (calf)
- Tomas Ostrák — Out (hamstring)
- Jake Nerwinski — Out (foot)
- Roman Bürki — Probable (shoulder)
Impact Summary:
- Austin’s attack depends heavily on Driussi’s availability.
- St. Louis missing Löwen hurts midfield control, but Klauss returning is huge.
- Both teams enter with key absences, but St. Louis’ depth is stronger at home.
Team Records & Recent Form
Austin FC (3‑6‑5)
Last 5: 1‑2‑2 Road Record: 1‑4‑2 Goals For: 15 Goals Against: 22
Form Notes:
- Inconsistent attack without Rigoni
- Defense vulnerable on the road
- Driussi returning to form is the team’s biggest positive
St. Louis CITY SC (3‑6‑4)
Last 5: 2‑2‑1 Home Record: 2‑3‑1 Goals For: 18 Goals Against: 21
Form Notes:
- Pressing structure improving after early‑season struggles
- Klauss’ return boosts scoring threat
- Bürki remains one of MLS’s best shot‑stoppers
Key Player Matchups
1. João Klauss (STL) vs. Austin Center‑Backs
- Klauss’ physicality vs. Austin’s weakened back line
- Austin struggles defending aerial duels
- Klauss is a major threat on set pieces
Edge: Klauss
2. Sebastián Driussi (ATX) vs. St. Louis Midfield
- Driussi’s creativity vs. a midfield missing Löwen
- If Driussi finds pockets, Austin becomes dangerous
- St. Louis must deny central channels
Edge: Driussi, if fully fit.
3. Roman Bürki (STL) vs. Austin Attack
- Bürki leads MLS in high‑danger saves
- Austin struggles to finish chances on the road
- Bürki’s form could be decisive
Edge: Bürki
4. Jared Stroud (STL) vs. Austin Fullbacks
- Stroud’s pressing and wide‑channel runs create chaos
- Austin’s fullbacks struggle vs. high‑tempo wingers
- Expect St. Louis to attack the right flank heavily
Edge: St. Louis
Series History
- All‑time: St. Louis leads 2–1–1
- At CITYPARK: St. Louis is 2–0 vs. Austin
- Goal Differential: St. Louis +4 in last four meetings
Trend: CITYPARK has been a difficult venue for Austin, who struggle with St. Louis’ pressing style.
Betting Trends
Austin FC
- 2–5–1 in last eight road matches
- Unders hit in 3 of last 5
- Conceded first in 7 of last 10
St. Louis CITY SC
- 3–1–1 in last five overall
- Overs hit in 4 of last 6
- Scored 2+ goals in last three home matches vs. Austin
Head‑to‑Head
- St. Louis has won two straight at home
- Both teams scored in 3 of last 4 meetings
MATCH ODDS
Austin FC + 360
St. Louis City SC – 160
Draw + 310
Over 2.5 – 165 Under 2.5 + 130
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, May 22, 2026
