St. Louis City vs FC Dallas Prediction: St Louis City are stronger at home

Saint Louis City will be eager to get back to winning ways after they slumped to a defeat against Orlando City SC away from home. Now they welcome FC Dallas to the CityPark for another clash in the domestic league.

FC Dallas won their last game against Austin FC by a single goal and that was their first domestic game since the end of the Leagues Cup. Traveling to face desperate St. Louis City might be a very tough challenge for this side, but there is every reason for them to feel hopeful coming into the game.

St. Louis City

St. Louis City could not follow up after their 6-3 win against Austin FC, as they lost 2-1 to Orlando in their last game. After a goalless first 45 minutes, Facundo Torres scored the opening goal to put Orlando City ahead in the 48th minute. And in the 75th minute Rasmus Alm scored the equalizer to bring St. Louis City level but they failed to build on the equalizer as they conceded a penalty and Facundo Torres converted from the spot to put Orlando City back in the lead. The game ended in a defeat for St. Louis City, who had to finish the game with only 10 men. According to the statistics, St. Louis City had 43% possession, 2 shots on target and 4 corner kicks in that game.

The defeat to Orlando City brought an end to St. Louis’ 2-match win streak in the MLS. In their last 5 MLS games, they had 3 wins and 2 defeats. They won against Toronto FC, Inter Miami CF and Austin FC, but lost against Los Angeles FC and Orlando City SC. At home, St Louis has not lost in their last 3 MLS games and they won 3, lost 1 and drew 1 of their last 5 home MLS games. Their last MLS home game ended in a 6-3 win over Austin FC .

St. Louis City are currently top of the western conference and 2nd in the MLS table, with 44 points from 25 matches.

Streaks: without a clean sheet (4), more than 2.5 goals (6/6), less than 4.5 cards (6/8).

FC Dallas

FC Dallas got back to winning ways after their defeat to Inter Miami CF in the Round of 16 of the Leagues Cup. They were up against Austin FC at home and they won by a single goal. Both clubs played a goalless first 45 minutes as neither side could find the back of the net. The second half was a similar experience for both sides and the game seemed to be heading to a full time draw until Nkosi Tafari scored the only goal of the game in the 97th minute to seal the win for FC Dallas. According to statistics, FC Dallas had 61% possession, 5 shots on target and 5 corner kicks.

FC Dallas have won 2 of their last 5 MLS games. They lost 2 and drew the remaining 1 of those games. They won against Los Angeles FC and Austin, while their match against Seattle Sounders ended in a draw and they lost against DC United and Colorado Rapids. Their away form is horrible as they are without a win in their last 6 away MLS games in a row. Their last away game ended in a 1-1 draw against Seattle Sounders.

According to the rankings, FC Dallas are 8th in the western conference, and 16th in the MLS table, having 33 points from 24 matches played.

Streaks: more than 2.5 goals (4/5), both teams scoring (5/7), First to score (4/5), less than 10.5 corners (5/5).

Head to Head

FC Dallas and Saint Louis City are meeting for the second time. FC Dallas won the first and only meeting between the two clubs.

Expert Betting Tips

According to Analysis Saint Louis City have scored 50 goals and conceded 32 goals in 25 MLS games. They scored 2.0 goals per game and they have a conversion rate of 15%. They played a total of 13.7 shots per game and an average of 5.2 shots were on target per game. They also played an average of 4.9 corners per game and retained 43.5% possession. They conceded an average of 1.3 goals per game and they have kept 7 clean sheets.

According to Analysis FC Dallas have scored 26 goals and conceded 26 goals in 24 MLS games. They scored 1.1 goals per game and they have a conversion rate of 10%. They played a total of 10.4 shots per game and an average of 3.4 shots were on target per game. They also played an average of 3.6 corners per game and retained 49.0% possession. They conceded an average of 1.1 goals per game and they have kept 6 clean sheets.

• More than 2.5 Goals at 1.78 Odds
• Home Win FT at 1.82 Odds
• Both Teams to Score at 1.75 Odds