MLS: FC Dallas vs. St. Louis City Picks — Tense Encounter Expected Between Struggling Rivals (Jul 19)

A playoff push appears unlikely for both FC Dallas and St. Louis City this season, as the teams sit 13^th and 14^th, respectively, in the Eastern Conference standings.

St. Louis City have had nearly a full week to prepare for this clash, and confidence levels should be high after an excellent 2-1 win over Portland last Sunday.

FC Dallas would have also taken positives from their battling display last time out, as Peter Musa netted twice in a 2-2 draw against San Jose.

FC Dallas vs. St. Louis City Overview

Odds

FC Dallas vs. St. Louis City Head-to-Head Record

Matches between these two sides have typically been cagey affairs, with little separating them. The latest meeting was staged in the Leagues Cup, with St. Louis City recording a 2-1 success. However, FC Dallas won the latest MLS clash 2-0 in June 2024.

FC Dallas Team News

Eric Quill has no injury concerns ahead of this home showdown on Saturday. However, Osaze Urhoghide is pushing for a recall to the starting eleven.

Possible Lineup

M. Paes (GK); L. Abubakar, O. Urhoghide, M. Farfan, S. Moore, K. Ferreira, Ramiro, J. Torquato, B. Kamungo, P. Musa, P. Delgado

St. Louis City Team News

The visitors will be without Joakim Nilsson this weekend, as the defender continues to rehab a minor injury.

Possible Lineup

R. Burki (GK); T. Totland, J. Girdwood-Reich, J. Yaro, J. Orozco, T. Ostrak, C. Wallem, C. Teuchert, M. Hartel, C. Pompeu, J. Klauss

FC Dallas vs. St. Louis City Picks

This is a challenging match to call on Saturday, as FC Dallas have been poor in home matches and St. Louis City have been poor on the road.

However, the attacking quality boasted by the visitors could be enough to suggest that they are the most likely winner. They have scored 1.67 per 90 on the road, which is significantly higher than their average in home matches.