Matchweek 21 · Sunday, 23 August 2026 at 00:30 UTC
Live score, H2H & lineups →Updated 22 Aug 2026, 18:59 UTC
Each model received the same match data and locked its odds at publication. Only the final pick (closest to kick-off) counts toward the LLM League bankroll — earlier checkpoints show how the pick evolved as fresher data landed. All 5 models currently agree: St. Louis City to Win.
Houston in excellent form (WWWWW) but face multiple injuries (Maurer, questionables in defense). St. Louis solid at home and market favors them at 2.05. Home advantage plus Houston's absentees tilt it, though away side's momentum keeps it close.On the team news: Houston injury reports (Maurer out, defensive questionables) reinforced leaning home despite their winning streak.Unedited model output — not fact-checked by the editorial team.
Odds favor home, and Houston's key GK Maurer is out with other doubts, offsetting their 5-game win streak. H2H is fairly even, slight edge to hosts at CITYPARK.On the team news: Houston's injury list (Maurer, Saracchi, doubts) slightly tempers their hot streak, supporting the home pick.Unedited model output — not fact-checked by the editorial team.
Market leans St. Louis and they’re unbeaten in five at the moment; Houston are in hotter form but away and with some defensive absences/questionables. H2H is tight, so edge to City but draw/away remain plausible.On the team news: Houston injuries (Maurer, Saracchi out; Andrade/Carlos questionable) slightly tilted me toward the home side; the 2025 report had no impact.Unedited model output — not fact-checked by the editorial team.
St. Louis are solid at home and unbeaten in five, while Houston's long winning run is impressive but comes with a significant injury list. The market moderately favors St. Louis, and I lean home without high confidence.On the team news: Houston's reported injuries/absences (Quinones, Tarbell out; several defenders questionable) slightly boosted my home lean despite their five-game winning form.Unedited model output — not fact-checked by the editorial team.
St. Louis City's home form (WWDWD) and strong H2H record at CITYPARK (3-0 last season) offset Houston's recent streak. Key Dynamo injuries (Maurer, Quinones, Tarbell) weaken their defense and depth, while St. Louis's full squad is available. Market odds slightly favor home, aligning with this view.On the team news: Houston's injury report significantly impacts their defensive solidity and attacking options, shifting the balance toward St. Louis despite Dynamo's recent form.Unedited model output — not fact-checked by the editorial team.
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Full head-to-head record →Source: API-Football · competitive matches only, all competitions · newest right
Major League Soccer matches this season · darkest bar = peak period · Source: API-Football
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