- LAFC are unbeaten in five MLS games against St. Louis CITY, winning three and drawing two.
- LAFC have scored three or more goals in recent MLS matches, including a 4 - 1 win at RSL and a 4 - 2 win over San Jose, while St. Louis CITY have struggled recently.
- Son Heung-min has been a revelation for LAFC since joining, scoring a hat-trick in September.
Unbeaten record at stake
LAFC have dominated their MLS head-to-head record against St. Louis City, remaining undefeated in all five meetings between the two sides, which includes a 2-2 draw at BMO Stadium in April 2025.
While it is clear from that score that St. Louis City can certainly trouble LAFC, the fact that they still haven’t won tells you all you need to know about this fixture.
So, with Los Angeles FC coming into this game in good form, but St. Louis City looking to make history by causing an upset, the odds favor the Black and Gold, although our Saint Louis City SC vs Los Angeles FC prediction is that the draw is less likely than a St. Louis win.
Cherundolo’s side have the edge
LAFC have won three of their five MLS meetings with St Louis CITY, and one of the two draws was a 2-2 earlier this season.
So, although LAFC are the obvious choice to take all three points this Sunday, David Critchley’s men can make it interesting, particularly with their fans behind them. The mid-season change of coach has yet to yield the desired results, with more defeats than wins for the interim boss, but he has tweaked the tactics to try to recapture the identity of St Louis’ high-pressing game.
The Saint Louis City SC vs Los Angeles FC preview shows that LAFC are a tactical hybrid under Steve Cherundolo, who is perhaps the most skilled tactician in the MLS. They are disciplined in their shape, but can counterattack at pace when the ball is won, and are equally comfortable controlling the play with the soccer ball. And while Cherundolo’s announced exit at the end of the season could have been distracting, the momentum of the past few weeks has not been affected by the news.
Son the difference
Denis Bouanga’s red-hot scoring form has seen him notch multiple braces and he is now chasing LAFC’s all-time scoring record. But Son Heung-min has been the headline-grabber since arriving in California.
The South Korean superstar has made an immediate impact, with his hat-trick at RSL in late September. The former Spurs ace’s understanding with Bouanga makes LAFC extremely dangerous and they are likely to be too good for St Louis again. For this reason, our Saint Louis City SC vs Los Angeles FC prediction points to another strong LAFC performance.
The hosts will look to João Klauss as their main threat once more, but Cedric Teuchert can be a real threat on his day, as he proved with a goal against LAFC earlier this year. Teuchert can get in behind defenders and cause chaos on the break, and Roman Bürki is a great shot-stopper when fit, while Ben Lundt has produced some big saves in Bürki’s absence.
But Lloris gives LAFC a veteran calmness and quality that can’t be matched and his presence can be a big difference in close games. LAFC are favorites at 1.76, but Critchley’s boys are a solid 3.10 to cause an upset and the tie at 3.65 is also appealing.
Given the positive nature of both sides and the goal-rich form of LAFC in particular, the over 2.5 goals market offers another avenue of approach. Therefore, the best Saint Louis City SC vs Los Angeles FC betting tips suggest looking at goals and LAFC’s attacking edge for your wagers.
