Match Pack: St. Louis City SC vs Austin FC (24/05/2026)

Prediction

St. Louis City SC will host Austin FC on May 23rd, 2026, in what promises to be an intriguing MLS clash. Historically, St. Louis City has had the upper hand in this matchup, winning four out of their last seven encounters with Austin. Their most recent encounter was a thrilling, high-scoring affair, ending 6-3 in favor of St. Louis City.

Looking at current form and performance trends, St. Louis City enters the game with a slight edge in their overall performance, marked by a points per game of 1.40. Their recent form shows a bit of inconsistency with a draw and losses interspersed with wins. However, they’re considerably stronger than their opponents, especially when compared to Austin FC, who have struggled on the road with a dismal 0.43 points per game and have not tasted victory in their recent outings. Austin’s results have been marred by draws and losses, suggesting they lack the cutting edge needed to secure wins away from home.

The previous matches between these two teams have been prolific in terms of goals, averaging 3.71 per game, indicating the potential for another high-scoring game. With both teams finding the net in 57% of these matchups, goals from both sides could be on the cards once more.

Given the trends and historical data, it’s likely St. Louis City will continue their solid form against Austin at home, leveraging their comparative strength and previous successes. While Austin FC might pose a challenge, particularly considering the historical goal output when these teams meet, St. Louis City is well-positioned to emerge victorious in this contest.

Insights

• St. Louis City SC has a stronger head-to-head record with 4 wins in their last 7 meetings against Austin FC.
• St. Louis City SC’s recent form shows they are inconsistent but capable of victories, with their latest form being D-L-W-L-W.
• Austin FC has struggled significantly on the road, averaging only 0.43 PPG in away matches this season.
• Both teams tend to be involved in high-scoring encounters, averaging 3.71 goals in their recent meetings.
• A high percentage of their matches involve both teams scoring (BTTS at 57%).
• St. Louis City SC has a slightly better average PPG at home (1.4 PPG) compared to Austin FC’s away performance.
• Despite being poor at home, St. Louis City SC still holds a home advantage over the underperforming Austin team.
• The previous encounter between these teams was a goal-fest, ending 6-3 in favor of St. Louis City SC.
• Austin FC has not won a match in their last five games, showing a form trend of D-D-L-D-L.
• The historical data suggests a potentially high-scoring match, favoring St. Louis City to come out on top.

Match Forecast

• St. Louis City SC will likely use their strength on the wings to exploit Austin FC’s weakness in defending against wing attacks, particularly focusing on crosses from the right.
• Austin FC may depend on set pieces and direct free kicks to create scoring opportunities, as St. Louis City SC struggles with defending through ball attacks.
• Expect St. Louis City SC to attempt frequent aerial duels, which could be advantageous against Austin FC’s weakness in aerial defenses.
• Austin FC might focus on individual skill and creativity to break through St. Louis City SC’s vulnerable defense against through ball attacks.
• St. Louis City SC’s use of the offside trap could be risky due to their weakness in avoiding offside; Austin FC may try to exploit this.
• Austin FC’s vulnerability to set-piece defense might give St. Louis City SC an opportunity to score from crossed balls during set plays.
• The match could see a lot of activity in wide areas, with St. Louis City SC playing with width and focusing their attacks down the wings.
• St. Louis City SC might have difficulty in finishing chances, which may be alleviated slightly by targeting Austin FC’s shaky defensive setups.
• Austin FC could capitalize on long ball strategies, trying to get past St. Louis City SC’s defense that is weak against through balls.

Match Facts

• Match between Saint Louis City and Austin FC in the MLS USA, scheduled for 23/05/2026, starting at 18:45 UTC, taking place at Energizer Park, St. Louis, MO, USA.
• In their last 9 encounters, Saint Louis City SC has triumphed 5 times, there have been 2 draws, and Austin FC has won twice.
• The goal tally stands at 17-12 in favor of Saint Louis City SC.
• Last season, the results were 0-1 when Saint Louis City SC was at home, and 1-3 when Austin FC hosted.
• Saint Louis City SC nets 25% of their goals between the 46th and 60th minute.
• Austin FC registers 39% of their goals between the 76th and 90th minute.
• Austin FC has not secured a victory in their last 12 away games.
• Saint Louis City SC failed to score in 1 out of their 5 home matches this MLS season.
• Austin FC failed to score in 1 out of their 7 away matches this season.
• Austin FC’s away record for the current season stands at 0 wins, 3 draws, and 4 losses.
• Marcel Hartel leads the scoring for Saint Louis City SC with 3 goals, while Myrto Uzuni has netted 5 times for Austin FC.
• Simon Becher has provided the most assists for Saint Louis City SC with 3, and Facundo Daniel Torres Perez is the top assister for Austin FC with 6.
• Saint Louis City SC wins the first half in 25% of their games, while Austin FC does so in 26%.
• Saint Louis City SC wins 25% of halftimes, whereas Austin FC wins 26%.
• Austin FC emerged victorious in their most recent encounter.
• In their previous meeting, Austin FC claimed a 2-goal victory.
• When Saint Louis City SC leads 1-0 at home, they win 42% of their games.
• When Austin FC leads 1-0 away, they have a 40% win rate.
• Saint Louis City SC has a 22% win rate when trailing 0-1 at home.
• Austin FC has a 16% win rate when down 1-0 away.
• Currently, in the MLS, Austin FC shows stronger performance compared to Saint Louis City SC.
• Over the last 5 matches, Saint Louis City SC’s performance surpasses that of Austin FC.
• In their last 5 meetings, Saint Louis City SC and Austin FC have each won twice, with 1 draw.
• On average, both teams score 1 goal in matches against each other.
• The average number of goals in meetings between the two teams is 2.
• Saint Louis City SC scores 1.75 goals on average at home, while Austin FC averages 1.35 goals when playing away.