St. Louis City vs Columbus Crew Prediction and Odds on the Match on April 14 2025
Two teams with very different trajectories face off as St. Louis City host an unbeaten Columbus Crew. With the hosts desperate to regain form and Columbus flying high, bettors will find plenty of angles worth exploring. Let’s dive into team news, form trends, and our top betting predictions for this MLS matchup.
Claim Welcome Bonus🏠 ST. LOUIS CITY: FORM AND STATISTICS
St. Louis currently sit 12th in the Western Conference with 7 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses. Their recent form (WWLLL) is worrying, especially with three straight defeats before a 2-0 rebound win against Sporting Kansas City. At home, they've been inconsistent (DWL) and haven’t scored in three consecutive games. Defensively, they’ve conceded in each of their last three matches, and 6 of their last 7 games have gone under 2.5 goals. Corner counts are high, hitting over 10.5 in four of their last five matches. The pressure is mounting, and they’ll need to rediscover their spark quickly.
ST LOUIS CITY: LINEUP
St. Louis will be without several key names heading into this clash. Goalkeeper Roman Bürki remains sidelined, along with defenders Joakim Nilsson and Jannes-Kilian Horn, weakening their defensive core. Rasmus Alm, Tomas Totland, Chris Durkin, and Jayden Reid are also unavailable, putting further strain on squad depth. Bradley Carnell may be forced to field a slightly rotated squad and rely on younger talent.
EXPECTED LINEUP (3-6-1):
GK: Ben Lundt,
DEF: Bell, Hiebert, Bartlett,
MID: Watts, Ostrák, Blom, Jackson, Vassilev, Celio Pompeu, FWD: Klauss
INJURIES/SUSPENSIONS: Roman Bürki, Joakim Nilsson, Jannes-Kilian Horn, Rasmus Alm, Tomas Totland, Chris Durkin, Jayden Reid
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✈️ COLUMBUS CREW: FORM AND STATISTICS
Columbus Crew have hit their stride early this season, unbeaten in six and sitting third in the Eastern Conference with 4 wins and 3 draws. Their away form (WLDW) has shown resilience, and they come off a solid 2-1 win over CF Montreal. Offensively, they’ve been reliable, scoring in 5 of their last 6 matches. Their consistency and tactical flexibility under Wilfried Nancy have made them one of the toughest sides to beat in MLS so far. With momentum on their side, they’ll look to exploit a depleted and inconsistent St. Louis defense.
COLUMBUS CREW: LINEUP
The Crew are in a relatively healthy place compared to their opponents. They’re only missing defender Rudy Camacho and winger Lassi Lappalainen, which shouldn’t significantly affect their shape. Wilfried Nancy is likely to stick with his tried-and-tested 3-5-2 formation, offering both control in midfield and width in attack through wingbacks.
EXPECTED LINEUP (3-5-2):
GK: Patrick Schulte
DEF: Moreira, Cheberko, Zawadzki
MID: Farsi, Morris, Nagbe, Rossi, Yeboah
FWD: Diego Rossi, J. Russell Rowe
INJURIES AND SUSPENSION: Rudy Camacho, Lassi Lappalainen
📊 ST LOUIS CITY VS COLUMBUS CREW: HEAD TO HEAD STATISTICS
There’s only been one meeting between these two sides, which came in July 2023. Columbus Crew came out on top in that clash, winning 2-1. That game gave us a glimpse of the stylistic contrast between the sides—Columbus with their patient buildup and St. Louis favoring direct, pressing football. While the history is limited, Columbus will take confidence from that win and their continued good form. St. Louis, on the other hand, will be eager to even the score at home, despite struggling for rhythm lately.
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ST LOUIS CITY VS COLUMBUS CREW: BETTING TIPS AND ODDS
- Columbus have scored in 5 of their last 6 games and St. Louis ended their scoreless streak last time out. With both defenses not at full strength, this looks likely. Both teams to score is valued at 1.64 Odds on Betway
- 4 of the last 5 St. Louis matches have hit this mark. Both teams rely on width, especially Columbus with their wingbacks, which often leads to more corner kicks. Over 9 Corners is valued at 1.83 odds on Bet365
- Columbus are unbeaten in six and much healthier. Given St. Louis' injury issues and inconsistency, backing the Crew with safety net of a draw offers good value. Columbus Crew win or draw is valued at 1.6 odds on 1xbet
ST LOUIS CITY VS COLUMBUS CREW: MATCH PREDICTION
This clash pits a struggling St. Louis against a confident, organized Columbus Crew. With key absentees for the hosts and a rock-solid unbeaten streak for the visitors, Columbus are the value side here. However, both teams have statistical trends worth backing, especially in the corners and BTTS markets. A tight contest is expected, but Columbus’ structure and form give them the edge.
Main Betting Tip: Columbus Crew Double Chance – 1.60 odds
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