MLS: St. Louis vs. Nashville Picks —Visitors to Maintain Playoff Push? (Aug 9)

The MLS action resumes this weekend following the break for the Leagues Cup. A fascinating clash is expected in Missouri, as St. Louis welcome Nashville.

The visitors have recorded victories in 14 of their 25 matches in 2025, and a victory on Saturday could take them to the top of the Eastern Conference standings.

St. Louis are already out of playoff contention after losing 14 of their 24 matches in 2025. Scoring goals has been a continued issue for the team throughout this year, as they have netted a low tally of 24.

St. Louis vs. Nashville Overview

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St. Louis vs. Nashville Head-to-Head Record

Nashville and St. Louis collide in an MLS fixture for just the second time this weekend. The first meeting came back in June 2023, with Nashville claiming a routine 3-1 home success.

St. Louis Team News

St. Louis have suffered defeats in their last two matches in the MLS, including last time out against Minnesota. Chris Durkin was sent off in that defeat, meaning that he will be suspended this week.

Possible Lineup

R. Burki (GK); C. Wallem, T. Baumgartl, J. Orozco, D. Padelford, T. Ostrak, S. Jeong, E. Lowen, C. Pompeu, J. Klauss, M. Hartel

Nashville Team News

Nashville will be aiming to bounce back following a defeat against San Diego in the previous round. The trio of Maximus Ekk, Tyler Boyd, and Taylor Washington all remain out.

Possible Lineup

J. Willis (GK); D. Lovitz, J. Palacios, W. Zimmerman, A. Najar, A. Muyi, P. Yazbek, E. Tagseth, J. Perez, S. Surridge, H. Mukhtar

St. Louis vs. Nashville Picks

St. Louis have found victories hard to come by throughout this season, and scoring goals has been a continued issue.

Nashville have kept clean sheets in two of their last three matches, and that defensive platform could give them the edge to record a victory to nil on Saturday.