Portland Timbers II 41%Draw 22%St. Louis City II 37%Expected goals 1.55 – 1.45
62%
Betarazi pick
Both teams to score
Good pick · fair odds 1.60 · bookmaker 1.53 · Lost ✗
5/10Rating
1.53Odds
Picks by market
ResultPortland Timbers II to win ✓41% · @2.50
Double chanceEither team to win ✓78% · @1.30
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗62% · @1.53
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓80% · fair 1.25
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 11.54
Portland Timbers II vs St. Louis City II: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
St. Louis City II travel to face Portland Timbers II on Saturday 17 October in the MLS Next Pro, with Providence Park the venue – the ball rolls at 03:00 WAT. In the table, Portland Timbers II are 2nd, among the top four, on 57 points after 28 matches; St. Louis City II are 7th (upper half) with 44. There are 13 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Portland Timbers II, last 5: DDDWD Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Tacoma Defiance, away. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 0 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 0.8 conceded per game.
St. Louis City II, last 5: LDWDD Their latest outing: 0–2 defeat to Austin II, at home. Away from home the record reads 2 won, 0 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 1.2 conceded per game.
Head to head
When they last met (14 Sep 2026) it ended Portland Timbers II 1–1 St. Louis City II. The last 2 head-to-heads: Portland Timbers II 1 win, St. Louis City II 0, draws 1. Those games averaged 2.5 goals and saw GG land 2 times.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Portland Timbers II 1.5 xG, St. Louis City II 1.5 xG – a total near 3.0. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 58% and GG at 62%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Portland Timbers II 41%, draw 22%, St. Louis City II 37%.
GG/NG: GG (62%) at 1.53.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (62%, odds 1.53). Most likely score in line with that pick: Portland Timbers II 1–1 St. Louis City II. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Portland Timbers II41%fair 2.42 · @2.50
Draw22%fair 4.59 · @3.20
St. Louis City II37%fair 2.71 · @2.40
3.00Expected goals
1.55Portland Timbers II xG
1.45St. Louis City II xG
62%Both score
58%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–111%
2–19%
1–28%
1–08%
0–17%
2–26%
From our goals model: Portland Timbers II 1.5 – 1.5 St. Louis City II expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Portland Timbers II vs St. Louis City II?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 62% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.53.
Who will win Portland Timbers II vs St. Louis City II?
On our numbers Portland Timbers II have a 41% chance of winning, the draw 22% and St. Louis City II 37%.
How many goals will there be in Portland Timbers II vs St. Louis City II?
We expect about 3.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 58% likely and both teams score 62% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Portland Timbers II vs St. Louis City II?
Our predicted score is Portland Timbers II 1–1 St. Louis City II, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.0 goals in total.
When is Portland Timbers II vs St. Louis City II?
Portland Timbers II vs St. Louis City II (MLS Next Pro) kicks off on Saturday 17 October 2026 at 03:00 (West Africa Time) at Providence Park.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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