St. Louis vs Austin Head-to-Head Stats and Form Comparison

Surface-level numbers suggest a competitive matchup, but the Strength of Schedule correction tells a different story. The favorite has earned their metrics against stiffer competition, exposing a meaningful performance gap between these two sides.

Context matters here: St. Louis's schedule strength (SoS: 50.5) has been notably more demanding than Austin's (SoS: 40.1), meaning their underlying stats reflect performance against higher-calibre opposition and should be weighted accordingly.

St. Louis's attack is on another level, averaging 2.0 goals per match with S. Becher leading the charge (4 goals). This firepower makes them dangerous in any fixture.

The numbers tell a compelling defensive story for St. Louis — 0.9 goals conceded per game and 2 clean sheets put them well ahead of Austin, who give up 2.1 goals per match at the other end.

St. Louis has not faced any elite-level opponents in their recent matches, making it difficult to assess their ceiling.

St. Louis has an exceptional home record with a 83% win rate at their home ground. When playing at home, they become significantly more dangerous.

Crunching the numbers, this match averages out to 3.0 total goals. Going Over 2.5 carries the stronger statistical case, with the BTTS market looking likely given current form.

🔥 Form Momentum: St. Louis is in scorching form, winning 7 of their last 10 matches with 20 goals scored. This level of consistency is difficult to sustain but devastating while it lasts.

❄️ Form Momentum: Austin is struggling for form, winning just 2 of their last 10 matches. Teams in this state often lack the confidence to compete in tight moments.

📊 Key Trend: The form trajectories are diverging. St. Louis is on the rise with 7W in last 10, while Austin shows signs of decline with 2W in last 10.

💡 Why This Matters: The 39.9-point power rating gap between these teams translates to approximately a 85% win probability for St. Louis. In practical terms, St. Louis would win 8 out of 10 such matchups.

Accounting for opponent quality throughout our evaluation, St. Louis emerges as the heavy favorite by every measurable indicator. A power rating of 70.0 compared to 30.1, combined with across-the-board statistical superiority, projects St. Louis as the likely winner and by a comfortable margin.

In their recent Major League Soccer match (2026-05-23), St. Louis prevailed 3-0 against Austin. This result provides valuable insight into how these teams match up against each other. St. Louis secured this victory at home, where they tend to be strongest. However, the next encounter could present a different challenge if the venue changes. The 3-0 scoreline was emphatic — St. Louis completely dominated Austin in that encounter, raising serious questions about Austin's ability to compete at this level. Austin will be eager to avenge this defeat. The desire for revenge can be a powerful motivator, and they may come into the next meeting with extra determination. St. Louis will carry a psychological advantage from this recent victory. Knowing you've beaten your opponent recently provides a significant confidence boost.