Venue: CITYPARK, St. Louis, Missouri
Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. CT / 5:30 p.m. PT / 8:30 p.m. ET
Surface: Natural grass
Broadcast: MLS Season Pass (Apple TV)
Weather Report — St. Louis, MO
- Temperature: 70–74°F at kickoff
- Conditions: Clear skies, mild and dry
- Wind: 6–10 mph blowing toward the west goal
- Impact: Ideal attacking conditions; slight boost for long‑range shots and curling crosses.
Injury Report
St. Louis CITY SC
- João Klauss — Out (hamstring)
- Eduard Löwen — Probable (ankle soreness; expected to start)
- Kyle Hiebert — Out (knee)
- Rasmus Alm — Day‑to‑day (shoulder; game‑time decision)
- Roman Bürki — Healthy
St. Louis remains without Klauss, severely limiting their finishing ability. Defensive depth is also thin without Hiebert.
Los Angeles FC
- Denis Bouanga — Healthy
- Mateusz Bogusz — Probable (illness)
- Aaron Long — Out (hamstring)
- Omar Campos — Probable (ankle)
- Hugo Lloris — Healthy
LAFC’s attack is fully available, but defensive absences—especially Long—could create vulnerabilities.
Team Records & Context
Los Angeles FC: 6‑3‑3 (21 points, 5th in West)
- St. Louis CITY SC: 2‑6‑3 (9 points, 13th in West)
- Goal Differential: LAFC +7, STL -8
- Stakes: LAFC is pushing toward the top four; St. Louis is trying to stop a downward spiral and avoid falling further behind the playoff line.
Recent Team Form
Los Angeles FC
- Last 5: W–D–W–L–W
- Goals For: 9
- Goals Against: 5
- Trend: LAFC is in strong form, driven by Bouanga’s scoring and Bogusz’s creativity. Defense has been solid despite injuries.
St. Louis CITY SC
- Last 5: L–D–L–L–D
- Goals For: 4
- Goals Against: 10
- Trend: St. Louis is struggling on both ends. Without Klauss, they lack a true goal‑scoring threat, and defensive lapses continue to cost them points.
Key Player Matchups
1. Denis Bouanga (LAFC) vs. Jake Nerwinski (STL)
Bouanga’s pace and 1v1 ability are a nightmare matchup. Nerwinski must avoid isolation or LAFC will exploit the right side repeatedly.
2. Eduard Löwen (STL) vs. Ilie Sánchez (LAFC)
Löwen is St. Louis’ primary creator. Ilie’s positioning and ball‑winning will be crucial to limiting his influence.
3. Mateusz Bogusz (LAFC) vs. St. Louis midfield
Bogusz’s ability to drift between lines and create overloads can break St. Louis’ defensive shape.
4. Sam Adeniran (STL) vs. LAFC center‑backs
Adeniran’s physicality and aerial presence are St. Louis’ best chance at generating chances, especially on set pieces.
Series History
- All‑time: LAFC leads 2‑1‑1
- At CITYPARK: St. Louis leads 1‑0‑1
- Recent trend: LAFC won the most recent meeting 2–0 in 2025.
Betting Trends
Los Angeles FC
- 3–1–1 in last 5 matches
- Overs in 4 of last 6
- 2–2–1 in last 5 away matches
St. Louis CITY SC
- 0–3–2 in last 5 matches
- Overs in 3 of last 5
- Conceded 2+ goals in 5 of last 6
Matchup Trends
- Both teams have scored in 3 of last 4 meetings
- Last 4 matchups averaged 2.75 goals
- LAFC has scored 2+ goals in 3 of last 4 vs. STL
MATCH ODDS
Los Angeles FC + 140
St. Louis City SC + 165
Draw + 255
Over 2.5 – 145 Under 2.5 + 115
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, May 12, 2026
