St Louis City vs. Austin (Sunday, 7.15pm)
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In their only meeting of the 2025 MLS campaign, St Louis City host Austin FC in a matinee affair on Sunday at Energizer Park.
St Louis lost their first match of the season last weekend, 1-0 to the Philadelphia Union, while the Verde and Black handed San Diego FC their first defeat, 2-1, the following day.
We say: St Louis City 0-0 Austin FC
Austin showed a little more quality than we are used to last time out, but we expect plenty of tight marking with little space for these two sides on Sunday that have been defensive-minded throughout the year.
> Major League Soccer preview: St Louis City vs Austin
Portland vs. Houston (Monday, 12.00am)
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The final MLS matchday in March will see the Houston Dynamo seeking their first victory of the new season when they travel to Providence Park to face the Portland Timbers on Sunday.
Last Saturday, Portland triumphed convincingly 3-0 at the Colorado Rapids, while Orange Crush settled for a 0-0 draw with the Seattle Sounders.
We say: Portland Timbers 0-1 Houston Dynamo
For most of this campaign, the Timbers seem to have overcompensated to fix what was a leaky defensive unit last season, and in doing so, they have struggled to put forth a very dynamic attack.
Houston have been plugging away and holding strong at the back despite several injuries, and we believe their tireless teamwork will pay off on Sunday.
