Providence Park in Portland, Oregon.
Kickoff is scheduled for 10:30 p.m. EDT (7:30 p.m. PDT).
The match streams on Apple TV. This is the first meeting of the 2026 regular season between the sides.
Venue and Weather
Providence Park (Portland, OR; capacity ~25,200). Forecast for game time: Sunny and warm during the day with highs around 85°F (29°C), cooling to the upper 50s°F (~14–15°C) by evening. Mostly clear skies with light winds. Ideal conditions for an open, high-tempo match.
Current Standings and Season Context
St. Louis sits comfortably in the Western Conference playoff picture with a positive goal differential and strong recent results. Portland is lower in the table but remains in the playoff hunt, known for high-scoring, entertaining home games at Providence Park.
Recent Team Forms
Portland Timbers: High-scoring but inconsistent. Recent highlight includes a wild 5-4 home win over Minnesota United. They generate chances and goals at a high rate but concede frequently. Home form provides an edge.
St. Louis CITY SC: Solid and consistent, coming off a 3-1 road win at Vancouver. Strong defensive numbers relative to the conference and a competitive record in Western Conference play. Unbeaten in several recent outings with balanced attacking contributions.
Injury and Availability Reports
Portland Timbers: Alexander Aravena (hip — Out); Brandon Bye (knee — Out, longer-term); Jose Caicedo (lower body — Out); Zac McGraw (back — Out); Juan Mosquera (foot/ankle — Out).
St. Louis CITY SC: Kyle Hiebert (hip — Out); Célio Pompeu (knee — Out); Conrad Wallem (suspended — Out).
Key Players and Matchups
Portland Timbers standouts: Kristoffer Velde (goals and assists); Kevin Kelsy / supporting forwards; David da Costa (creativity); James Pantemis (GK).
St. Louis CITY SC standouts: Simon Becher (leading scorer with goals and assists); Marcel Hartel; Daniel Edelman (midfield contributions); Roman Bürki (experienced goalkeeper).
Key matchups:
Portland’s attacking output (Velde and forwards) vs. St. Louis’s organized defense and Bürki.
Becher and St. Louis’s transitions vs. Portland’s back line, which has been depleted by injuries.
Midfield battles and set pieces — both teams create chances and score at solid rates, pointing to an open game. Providence Park’s atmosphere often boosts the home side’s intensity.
Series History
Competitive Western Conference series. Recent meetings have produced goals and mixed results (St. Louis holds a slight edge in some recent H2H samples, with draws common). First 2026 encounter.
Betting Trends
Trends favor goals given both teams’ scoring rates, Portland’s home attacking style, and recent high-scoring results. St. Louis’s defensive solidity and form make them dangerous road underdogs.
MATCH ODDS
St. Louis City SC + 167
Portland Timbers + 145
Draw + 297
Over 3 – 134 Under 3 + 104
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, September 8, 2026
