Kickoff: 8:30 PM ET / 7:30 PM CT
Venue: CITYPARK — 2100 Market St, St. Louis, Missouri
Surface: Bermuda Grass
Capacity: 22,500
Weather Update — St. Louis, MO (Matchday Forecast)
Temperature: 83–86°F at kickoff
Sky: Mostly clear
Humidity: High (65–70%)
Wind: Light SSW at 6–10 mph
Rain Chance: ~20% (isolated summer showers possible)
Warm, humid conditions with light winds — ideal for attacking play but potentially draining late in the match.
Team Records & Standings
Sporting Kansas City (3–9–2)
Away Record: 1–5–1
Last 5 Matches: L‑L‑D‑L‑W
Goals For: 16
Goals Against: 27
Form: Struggling; defensive issues and inconsistent finishing
St. Louis City SC (4–6–4)
Home Record: 3–2–2
Last 5 Matches: W‑D‑L‑L‑D
Goals For: 18
Goals Against: 20
Form: Mixed; strong pressing but inconsistent in the final third
Both teams sit in the lower half of the Western Conference and badly need points to stay in playoff contention.
Recent Team Form Snapshot
Sporting Kansas City — Last Five Matches
L vs LAFC, 3–1
L at Houston, 2–0
D vs Vancouver, 1–1
L at Real Salt Lake, 2–1
W vs Austin, 2–0
SKC has averaged 0.8 goals per match in their last five — one of the lowest marks in MLS during that span.
St. Louis City SC — Last Five Matches
W vs Colorado, 2–1
D at Portland, 1–1
L vs Seattle, 3–2
L at Minnesota, 2–0
D vs Chicago, 1–1
St. Louis has averaged 1.2 goals per match in their last five and continues to rely heavily on high‑pressing sequences.
Series History
All‑Time Series: St. Louis leads 3–1–1
Last 5 Meetings: St. Louis leads 3–1–1
At CITYPARK: St. Louis is 2–0–1 vs SKC
St. Louis has dominated the rivalry since entering MLS, especially at home.
Injury Report
Sporting Kansas City
Starting Striker — Questionable (ankle sprain)
Center Midfielder — Out (hamstring tear)
Left Back — Probable (groin tightness)
St. Louis City SC
Top Forward — Probable (minor knee irritation)
Center Back — Out (shoulder injury)
Right Wingback — Questionable (illness)
St. Louis’s defensive injuries are notable, but SKC’s midfield absence is more disruptive to their structure.
Key Player Matchups
St. Louis Press vs SKC Build‑Up
St. Louis’s aggressive pressing is their identity. SKC has struggled under pressure this season, especially without their starting CM. Edge: St. Louis.
SKC Attack vs St. Louis Back Line
SKC’s attack has been inconsistent, and their striker’s questionable status hurts. St. Louis missing a CB creates vulnerability, but SKC hasn’t capitalized on such situations this season. Edge: Slight to St. Louis.
St. Louis Striker vs SKC Center Backs
St. Louis’s striker is in decent form and thrives in chaotic, transition-heavy sequences. SKC’s CB pairing has been inconsistent. Edge: St. Louis.
Goalkeeper Battle
Both keepers have been solid, but St. Louis’s keeper has been more consistent in high-pressure moments. Edge: St. Louis.
Statistical Comparison
| Category | Sporting KC | St. Louis City |
| Goals/Game | 1.14 | 1.29 |
| Goals Allowed/Game | 1.93 | 1.43 |
| Shots/Game | 11.0 | 13.1 |
| Possession | 48% | 46% |
| Passing Accuracy | 79% | 77% |
St. Louis holds advantages in attack, defense, and shot creation.
Betting Trends
Sporting Kansas City
1–4 in last 5 matches
Under is 3–1 in last 4
1–3–1 in last 5 vs St. Louis
St. Louis City SC
1–2–2 in last 5
Over is 4–2 in last 6
2–0–1 at home vs SKC
MATCH ODDS
Sporting Kansas City + 310
St. Louis City SC – 135
Draw + 255
Over 2.5 – 130 Under 2.5 + 110
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, July 15, 2026
