Overview
The upcoming match between Portland Timbers and St. Louis City SC is poised to be a tightly contested affair based on the current betting data. With both teams expected to display solid defensive performances, particularly in the first half, the odds reflect a cautious approach from bettors. The market shows significant interest in bets related to scoring patterns and card accumulations, suggesting a match with strategic defensive setups potentially leading to fewer yellow and red cards.
Portland Timbers
St. Louis City SC
Predictions:
| Market | Prediction | Odd | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Both Teams Not To Score In 1st Half | 76.70% | 1.25 Make Bet | |
| Both Teams Not To Score In 2nd Half | 77.80% | 1.44 Make Bet | |
| Away Team Not To Score In 1st Half | 72.00% | ||
| Away Team Not To Score In 2nd Half | 75.40% | ||
| Home Team To Score In 2nd Half | 73.10% | ||
| Over 1.5 Goals | 70.60% | 1.17 Make Bet | |
| Over 0.5 Goals HT | 66.70% | 1.25 Make Bet | |
| Under 5.5 Cards | 68.20% | 1.43 Make Bet | |
| Home Team To Win | 53.70% | 1.75 Make Bet | |
| Last Goal 73+ Minutes | 55.70% | 1.83 Make Bet | |
| First Goal 30+ Minutes | 55.90% | ||
| Under 4.5 Cards | 58.50% | 1.85 Make Bet | |
| Goal In Last 15 Minutes | 54.30% | ||
| Avg. Total Goals | 4.19% | ||
| Yellow Cards | 2.55% | ||
| Avg. Conceded Goals | 2.00% | ||
| Avg. Goals Scored | 1.69% | ||
| Red Cards | 0.93% |
The average total goals for this fixture are predicted to be 3.79, indicating moderate scoring across the match. Both teams have shown strong defensive records, with average conceded goals standing at 1.70 and average goals scored at 1.69. The low probability of early goals (First Goal 30+ Minutes: 58.00) hints at possible tactical patience in building up attacks.
Betting Segmentation Analysis
Scoring Insights
The significant predictions around scoring include a preference for “Both Teams Not To Score In 1st Half” (77.00) and “Both Teams Not To Score In 2nd Half” (75.70). This indicates bettors anticipate a match with sporadic scoring opportunities, with a pivot potentially occurring after halftime.
Furthermore, the “Home Team To Score In 2nd Half” is favored (77.90), suggesting confidence in Portland’s ability to capitalize in the latter stages of the match. The market for “Last Goal 73+ Minutes” supports this hypothesis at 58.50, suggesting strategic aggression or defensive errors late in the game.
Card Predictions
Regarding discipline, bets are tilted towards fewer bookings, with “Under 5.5 Cards” at 66.20 and “Under 4.5 Cards” at 54.50 being notable. The predicted number of yellow cards is relatively low at 3.65, and red cards are anticipated to be minimal, at just 0.13.
Other Key Predictions
The odds for “Over 1.5 Goals” are set at 67.80, suggesting a cautious approach by bettors towards high-scoring outcomes. “Over 0.5 Goals HT” at 66.30 underscores expectations for at least some scoring in the first half, albeit not enough to heavily favor higher totals.
Finally, the likelihood of a goal being scored in the “Last 15 Minutes” comes in at 56.90, aligning with the broader sentiment that critical events are more likely to happen in the closing stages of the match.
Expert Predictions
Considering the data and betting trends, it appears probable that Portland Timbers will edge out a narrow victory. The “Home Team To Win” odds stand at 55.60, indicating reasonable confidence in their ability to outmaneuver St. Louis City SC, largely within the second half of the match.
An exciting finish may be anticipated given the value in “Last Goal 73+ Minutes” and “Goal In Last 15 Minutes,” which suggests a dynamic second-half where Portland might leverage any fatigue in the visiting side.
From a betting perspective, focusing on late-game strategies and defensive resilience could yield strategic insights, as both teams may be chessmasters in their tactical approaches leading up to the final whistle.
