The Western Conference table tells a tale of two teams heading in opposite directions. St. Louis City SC, languishing near the bottom, hosts playoff-contending Minnesota United FC at Energizer Park on Saturday, July 26, 2025. With Minnesota unbeaten in five straight against St. Louis and chasing the top spot, this MLS inter-conference clash could be decisive for postseason momentum.
Match Details
Fixture: St. Louis City SC vs. Minnesota United FC
Date: Saturday, July 26, 2025
Kickoff Time: 8:30 PM ET
Venue: Energizer Park, St. Louis, MO
Broadcast: MLS Season Pass on Apple TV
Team Form & Standings
| Team | Record | Points | Last 5 Matches | Conference Rank |
| St. Louis City SC | 4-13-6 | 18 | L-W-L-L-L | 15th (West) |
| Minnesota United FC | 11-5-8 | 41 | D-L-W-W-D | 4th (West) |
St. Louis has lost 8 of their last 11 matches, conceding 2.2 goals per game.
Minnesota is unbeaten in 5 of their last 6, with a +13 goal differential and only 1 road loss since March.
Tactical Breakdown & Key Players
St. Louis City SC
Manager: David Critchley (interim)
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Key Players:
João Klauss – 7 goals; scored 5 in his last 6 matches including a hat-trick vs. LA Galaxy
Marcel Hartel – 2 goals in last 10 games; midfield creativity
Roman Bürki – veteran goalkeeper; 63 saves this season
Strategy:
Direct attacking through Klauss
Defensive fragility late in matches (14 goals conceded in final 15 minutes)
Struggles in transition and wide coverage
Minnesota United FC
Manager: Eric Ramsay
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Key Players:
Tani Oluwaseyi – 9 goals, 6 assists; explosive forward
Anthony Markanich – 6 goals; scored in 3 straight away matches
Joaquin Pereyra – 9 assists; midfield engine
Strategy:
Possession-based buildup with flank overloads
Ruthless finishing before halftime (30% of goals scored between 30’–45’)
Defensive discipline (only 1.13 goals conceded per game)
Injury & Suspension Report
St. Louis City SC:
Celio Pompeu, Henry Kessler, Michael Wentzel, Chris Durkin, Joakim Nilsson, Alfredo Morales – ALL OUT
Minnesota United FC:
Jeong Ho-yeon – OUT (injury)
Joaquin Pereyra, Nicolas Romero – SUSPENDED (yellow card accumulation)
MATCH ODDS
St. Louis City SC + 185 Draw + 240 Minnesota United FC + 125
Over 2.5 – 155 Under 2.5 + 115
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, July 25, 2025
