Predictions for the Major League Soccer game St. Louis City SC vs. San Diego FC
St. Louis City SC - San Diego FC betting tip & best odds | 31.10.2026
St. Louis City SC host San Diego FC at Energizer Park on Saturday, 31 October 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 20:00 in Major League Soccer Matchday 33. Referee Jon Freemon will take charge. St. Louis arrive as the stronger side on the season’s standings, while both teams are looking to respond after conceding three or more goals in their most recent matches.
Our betting tips for St. Louis City SC vs San Diego FC
For today’s football prediction, the season records and home-away splits point towards St. Louis, although their recent results suggest this may not be a straightforward assignment. San Diego have struggled to win on the road, but their scoring record gives them a chance of getting on the scoresheet. Our two betting tips are:
- St. Louis City SC to win — Tip 1, odds: 1.90. St. Louis have 51 points and sit seventh, compared with San Diego’s 35 points and 25th-place position. The home side have also won nine of their 16 matches at Energizer Park, whereas San Diego have managed only two victories in 16 away games. St. Louis’ recent form is far from convincing, but their stronger overall campaign and home advantage make the hosts the preferred 1/X/2 selection.
- Both teams to score — Yes, odds: 1.37. St. Louis have scored 58 goals in 32 matches, while San Diego have found the net 56 times. Both teams have also shown defensive vulnerability: St. Louis have conceded 47 goals and San Diego 62. Their latest matches ended in 2-3 and 1-4 defeats respectively, so there are reasons to expect chances at both ends. This is the more cautious of our football bets today, though the price is relatively short.
The home win is our main sports betting tip, with both teams to score as a complementary option. As always, consider the odds and your own risk tolerance before placing a bet.
Best odds and where the value may lie
The best listed price for a St. Louis victory is 1.90 at Mozzart. The draw is available at 4.50 with Paripesa, while an away win is priced at 3.63 at 1win. For the both-teams-to-score market, Yes is offered at 1.37 with Afropari, and No is priced at 3.00 with Bet365. These odds broadly reflect the home side’s advantage while acknowledging that San Diego could contribute to an open game. Based on our experience comparing bookmakers, it is sensible to check the latest prices and terms before betting, as odds can move. You can also explore our best betting sites page for more options.
St. Louis City SC performance check
St. Louis have accumulated 51 points from 32 matches, with 14 wins, nine draws and nine defeats. Their goal difference is positive: they have scored 58 and conceded 47. That record places them seventh in the table, a notably stronger position than their visitors’ standing. At home, they have won nine, drawn four and lost three of 16 games, a solid return that supports the case for backing them at Energizer Park.
Their immediate form, however, is a concern. Across their last five matches in all competitions, St. Louis have recorded one win, one draw and three defeats. Their latest outing brought a 3-2 home loss to Portland Timbers. Scoring twice shows they can still create and convert chances, but conceding three again highlights an area coach Yoann Damet will want to address. The recent run makes a home win less certain than the season-long numbers alone might suggest, yet the team’s stronger overall results and home record remain important advantages.
San Diego FC’s current form and away challenge
San Diego have 35 points and occupy 25th place after eight wins, 11 draws and 13 defeats. They have scored 56 goals, but their 62 conceded leave them with a negative goal difference. Their away record is especially difficult: two wins, six draws and eight losses from 16 matches. That limited return on the road is a key reason St. Louis are favoured for this fixture.
Mikey Varas’s side have not found a winning rhythm lately. Their last five games have produced three draws and two defeats, with no victories. Most recently, San Diego lost 4-1 away to Vancouver Whitecaps. The result underlines their defensive difficulties, although their season total of 56 goals suggests they have enough attacking threat to trouble opponents. If they can take advantage of openings, they may get on the scoresheet, but they will need a much more resilient defensive display to improve their chances of taking points from Energizer Park.
The last direct duels
The recent head-to-head record favours San Diego. Across the last three meetings in all competitions, St. Louis have not won: there has been one draw and two San Diego victories. The latest encounter, both in the overall record and in Major League Soccer, ended 2-0 to San Diego on home soil.
That history gives the visitors a reason for confidence, but it should be weighed against the current league positions and the venue. St. Louis have the better season record and a much stronger home profile, while San Diego’s away numbers remain poor. The previous meeting is relevant context, not a guarantee that the same outcome will follow.
Match conclusion and final prediction
St. Louis City SC look the more reliable choice on the broader evidence. They have 16 more points than San Diego, sit 18 places higher in the table and have a winning home record. San Diego’s two away wins from 16 matches make it difficult to back them outright, even though their recent head-to-head advantage and St. Louis’ three defeats in five are reasons for caution.
The hosts’ defensive form leaves room for San Diego to score, and the visitors have shown they can find the net over the course of the season. Our final prediction is a St. Louis City SC home win, with both teams to score also worth considering. The home side remain the favourite, but a close, entertaining match is plausible.
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Performance
St. Louis City SC performance of the last 5 home matches
San Diego FC performance of the last 5 away matches
Current Standing
| POS | TEAM | PTS | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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1
|
Nashville SC
|
71 | 32 | 21 | 8 | 3 | 66 | 23 | 43 |
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2
|
New England Revolution
|
58 | 32 | 18 | 4 | 10 | 54 | 44 | 10 |
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3
|
Inter Miami CF
|
56 | 32 | 15 | 11 | 6 | 75 | 55 | 20 |
|
4
|
Chicago Fire
|
52 | 32 | 15 | 7 | 10 | 57 | 48 | 9 |
|
5
|
Charlotte FC
|
50 | 32 | 14 | 8 | 10 | 59 | 48 | 11 |
|
6
|
Philadelphia Union
|
47 | 32 | 13 | 8 | 11 | 62 | 50 | 12 |
|
7
|
FC Cincinnati
|
43 | 32 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 66 | 73 | -7 |
|
8
|
Orlando City
|
43 | 32 | 12 | 7 | 13 | 62 | 74 | -12 |
|
9
|
Columbus Crew
|
41 | 32 | 12 | 5 | 15 | 52 | 49 | 3 |
|
10
|
Toronto FC
|
39 | 32 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 50 | 60 | -10 |
|
11
|
New York RB
|
39 | 32 | 11 | 6 | 15 | 43 | 59 | -16 |
|
12
|
New York City FC
|
38 | 32 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 47 | 44 | 3 |
|
13
|
D.C. United
|
33 | 32 | 7 | 12 | 13 | 39 | 57 | -18 |
|
14
|
Atlanta United FC
|
30 | 32 | 8 | 6 | 18 | 40 | 56 | -16 |
|
15
|
CF Montréal
|
25 | 32 | 6 | 7 | 19 | 36 | 66 | -30 |
|
16
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Vancouver Whitecaps
|
58 | 32 | 17 | 7 | 8 | 67 | 33 | 34 |
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17
|
FC Dallas
|
54 | 32 | 15 | 9 | 8 | 58 | 49 | 9 |
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18
|
St. Louis City SC
|
51 | 32 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 58 | 47 | 11 |
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19
|
Houston Dynamo
|
51 | 32 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 42 | 39 | 3 |
|
20
|
San Jose Earthquakes
|
49 | 32 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 54 | 47 | 7 |
|
21
|
Los Angeles FC
|
47 | 32 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 50 | 35 | 15 |
|
22
|
Colorado Rapids
|
43 | 32 | 12 | 7 | 13 | 44 | 43 | 1 |
|
23
|
Seattle Sounders FC
|
43 | 32 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 41 | 40 | 1 |
|
24
|
Real Salt Lake
|
42 | 32 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 50 | 49 | 1 |
|
25
|
Los Angeles Galaxy
|
41 | 32 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 45 | 54 | -9 |
|
26
|
Portland Timbers
|
40 | 32 | 11 | 7 | 14 | 57 | 60 | -3 |
|
27
|
Minnesota United FC
|
38 | 32 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 50 | 56 | -6 |
|
28
|
San Diego FC
|
35 | 32 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 56 | 62 | -6 |
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29
|
Austin FC
|
34 | 32 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 41 | 59 | -18 |
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30
|
Sporting Kansas City
|
22 | 32 | 6 | 4 | 22 | 38 | 80 | -42 |
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