Austin FC vs St. Louis CITY SC Preview: Prediction, Team News, Lineups
13th-placed Austin FC (3-5-6) travel to Energizer Park in St. Louis, Missouri to face 14th-placed St. Louis CITY SC (3-4-6) on Saturday, May 23, 2026. St. Louis CITY SC come into this in strong form (WDWWL) while Austin FC are in mixed form (LLDWW).
When and Where to Watch
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, May 23, 2026 |
| Kickoff (US Eastern) | 2:45 PM ET |
| Kickoff (UK) | 7:45 pm BST |
| Venue | Energizer Park, St. Louis, Missouri |
| Competition | MLS |
| Free Stream | DAMITV |
Form Guide (Last 5)
St. Louis CITY SC — WDWWL
| Result | Score | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| W | 2-2 | Houston Dynamo FC |
| D | 1-1 | D.C. United |
| W | 2-1 | LAFC |
| W | 1-0 | Colorado Rapids |
| L | 2-0 | Austin FC |
Austin FC — LLDWW
| Result | Score | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| L | 2-1 | Sporting Kansas City |
| L | 5-0 | San Diego FC |
| D | 2-2 | Minnesota United FC |
| W | 2-0 | St. Louis CITY SC |
| W | 2-0 | Houston Dynamo FC |
St. Louis CITY SC have won 3, drawn 1 and lost 1 of their last 5 matches. Their most recent result was a 2-2 win over Houston Dynamo FC. That is a strong sequence of results that will give them confidence heading into this one.
Austin FC have picked up 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in their last 5 outings. They come into this off the back of a 2-1 defeat to Sporting Kansas City. Away form has been inconsistent, and getting a result here will be a test of their character.
Both sides have been producing comparable results over their recent matches, which suggests this could be a tight and competitive affair with little separating the two teams.
Key Players
St. Louis CITY SC
| Category | Player | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | Marcel Hartel | Matches: 11, Goals: 3 |
| Goals | Christopher Durkin | Matches: 12, Goals: 2 |
| Assists | Simon Becher | Matches: 13, Assists: 3 |
| Assists | Daniel Edelman | Matches: 12, Assists: 3 |
| Total Shots | Marcel Hartel | 39 |
| Total Shots | Simon Becher | 28 |
| Saves | Roman Bürki | 40 |
Austin FC
| Category | Player | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | Myrto Uzuni | Matches: 13, Goals: 5 |
| Goals | Christian Ramírez | Matches: 13, Goals: 4 |
| Assists | Facundo Torres | Matches: 14, Assists: 5 |
| Assists | Myrto Uzuni | Matches: 13, Assists: 2 |
| Total Shots | Myrto Uzuni | 34 |
| Total Shots | Facundo Torres | 22 |
| Saves | Brad Stuver | 74 |
Players to Watch
Marcel Hartel has been St. Louis CITY SC's standout performer this season, contributing 3 goals in 11 appearances. The St. Louis CITY SC talisman will be the main source of attacking threat and the player Austin FC will need to keep quiet if they are to get anything from this game. Simon Becher (3 assists in 13 appearances) has been the chief creator, and the connection between these two will be crucial to any success.
For Austin FC, Myrto Uzuni leads the way with 5 goals in 13 appearances. Facundo Torres has contributed 5 assists in 14 appearances and will be looking to unlock the St. Louis CITY SC defense with creative passing. Austin FC will need their key players to deliver on the big stage if they want to take something from this fixture.
MLS Standings Context
| # | Team | GP | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Colorado Rapids | 14 | 5 | 1 | 8 | +2 | 16 |
| 12 | Portland Timbers | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | -4 | 14 |
| 13 | Austin FC | 14 | 3 | 5 | 6 | -9 | 14 |
| 14 | St. Louis CITY SC | 13 | 3 | 4 | 6 | -7 | 13 |
| 15 | Sporting Kansas City | 13 | 3 | 2 | 8 | -21 | 11 |
Only 1 position separate these two sides in the table, adding extra significance to this fixture.
Season Stats Comparison
| St. Louis CITY SC | Stat | Austin FC |
|---|---|---|
| -7 | Goal Difference | -9 |
| 13 | Goals Scored | 19 |
| 10 | Assists | 11 |
| 20 | Goals Conceded | 28 |
Betting Odds
| Market | Odds (DraftKings) |
|---|---|
| St. Louis CITY SC (ML) | -160 |
| Austin FC (ML) | 360 |
| Spread | STL -0.5 |
| Over/Under | 2.5 |
The bookmakers have St. Louis CITY SC as the clear favorite at -160, with Austin FC the big underdog at 360. The over/under is set at 2.5 goals.
Prediction
For our full prediction on Austin FC vs St. Louis CITY SC including predicted score, win probabilities, and detailed AI analysis, head to the DAMITV Predictions page. Our prediction engine factors in current form, league position, head-to-head record, and home advantage to generate match forecasts with confidence ratings.
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