Venue & Logistics
- Stadium: Gregg‑Mitchell Field, Missouri Valley College, Marshall, Missouri.
- Kickoff Time: 1:00 PM CDT.
- Capacity: ~5,000.
- Surface: Artificial turf.
- Broadcast: HAAC Live Stream & local radio coverage.
Weather Forecast (Marshall, MO)
- Conditions: Partly sunny, mild fall afternoon.
- Temperature at kickoff: ~22°C (72°F).
- Winds: 10–15 km/h from the southwest.
- Chance of rain: 15%.
- Impact: Ideal football weather — no disruptions expected.
Injury Report
- St. Ambrose Fighting Bees (1–4):
- QB1 healthy, averaging ~210 passing yards/game.
- RB1 questionable with a hamstring strain.
- Defense missing one starting linebacker (out for season).
- Missouri Valley Vikings (2–2):
- QB1 healthy, dual‑threat option with 7 total TDs this season.
- WR1 probable after minor ankle tweak.
- OL depth thin after losing a starter in Week 3.
Key Player Matchups
- St. Ambrose QB vs. Missouri Valley Secondary:
The Bees’ QB has been efficient but faces a Vikings defense that has forced 6 INTs in 4 games. - Missouri Valley QB Mobility vs. St. Ambrose Front Seven:
MVC’s QB has rushed for 180 yards this season. St. Ambrose must contain him to avoid broken plays. - St. Ambrose WR1 vs. MVC CB1:
St. Ambrose’s top wideout (averaging 75 yards/game) will be shadowed by MVC’s best cover corner. - RB Battle:
MVC averages 165 rushing yards/game, while St. Ambrose has allowed 180+ in 3 of 5 games.
Recent Team Form
- St. Ambrose (1–4):
- L at Briar Cliff (35–23).
- L at Missouri Baptist (38–35).
- L vs. Central Methodist.
- L vs. William Woods.
- W vs. Clarke (only win).
- Trend: Offense competitive, but defense allowing 34+ PPG.
- Missouri Valley (2–2):
- W vs. Clarke.
- L vs. Benedictine.
- W vs. William Woods.
- L vs. Culver‑Stockton.
- Trend: Balanced team, but inconsistent week to week.
Series History
- All‑Time Head‑to‑Head: Missouri Valley leads the series.
- Recent Meetings:
- 2024: Missouri Valley defeated St. Ambrose.
- 2023: MVC won by double digits.
- Trend: MVC has won the last several meetings, often by two scores.
Betting Trends
- Missouri Valley Vikings:
- 3–1 ATS in last 4 home games.
- 4 of last 6 games have gone under due to defensive strength.
- St. Ambrose Fighting Bees:
- 1–4 ATS this season.
- 3 of last 5 games have gone over due to defensive struggles.
Historical Betting Results
- 2024: MVC –7, won 31–17 → Cover, Under.
- 2023: MVC –10, won 28–14 → Cover, Under.
- 2022: MVC –6, won 35–21 → Cover, Over.
Game Odds
St. Ambrose (IA) Fighting Bees 51.5
Missouri Valley Vikings – 10
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 3, 2025
