St Louis City vs Aston Villa Predictions

St Louis City vs Aston Villa Predictions in Club Friendly. Aston Villa meet St Louis City on Wednesday, seeking their first pre-season victory during a three-match tour of the USA. Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.

Club Friendly | Jul 31 2025 at 1:30 am UK at Energizer Park

St Louis City vs Aston Villa Predictions

Will Aston Villa Finally Hit Their Stride Against Struggling St Louis?

• Villa’s Attack Warming Up
  • With Watkins and Rogers both scoring against Frankfurt and Malen providing assists, Villa’s frontline appears to be clicking into gear just in time.
• St Louis in Free Fall
  • The hosts have lost five of their last six, conceding multiple goals in most, including three against both Dallas and Minnesota in recent weeks.
• Goals Expected from Both Sides
  • St Louis have scored in four of their last five home games despite losing them, suggesting they might at least grab a consolation against a Villa side still shaking off rust.

Best Bet for St Louis City vs Aston Villa

As Aston Villa continue their summer journey across the United States, the pressure is subtly mounting for Unai Emery’s side to notch their first win of pre-season. The Midlands outfit face MLS underachievers St Louis City in Missouri this Wednesday, and let’s be honest—it’s not just another run-out anymore. After defeats to Walsall and Hansa Rostock, followed by a chaotic 2-2 draw with Frankfurt, the time for “building fitness” excuses might be running out.

Villa, of course, have been easing key players back into action and integrating fresh faces into the squad. The game against Frankfurt showed glimpses of sharpness, particularly from Ollie Watkins and Morgan Rogers, who both found the net thanks to excellent service from Donyell Malen. Emery knows the trip to America isn’t about trophies, but confidence is a currency no team wants to run out of before the Premier League kicks off.

St Louis, meanwhile, are knee-deep in a mess of their own making. The MLS side are in woeful form, having lost five of their last six and barely managing a pulse in the Western Conference. To say morale is low would be generous—honestly, they’ve looked like they’re playing under water. With defensive gaps, shaky form, and an interim manager who’s still figuring out what buttons to press, this might be the worst possible time for them to face a team from England’s top tier.

Best Bet for This Match: Aston Villa to Win & Over 1.5 Goals

Among all the betting options available for this game, our top and only recommendation is Aston Villa to win combined with over 1.5 total goals. This selection stands out as the clearest and most confident prediction for this clash. At BettingTips4You, we don’t confuse readers with a flood of bets—we back one clear outcome per game, ensuring quality over quantity. It keeps our tips focused, traceable, and fair.

And frankly, what we’ve seen so far makes this one feel almost too obvious. Villa are gradually getting their act together, and that Frankfurt draw had more positives than negatives. Emery is now deploying a mix of first-team regulars and promising youth, which is a recipe that’s starting to gel. Watkins, who’s already found the net on this tour, looks poised for more. With support from the likes of Malen and Rogers, and Kamara anchoring the middle, Villa have attacking weapons that should slice through a St Louis side leaking goals like a sieve.

Defensively, St Louis are in disarray. They’ve conceded three or more in four of their last seven MLS matches. Even with new arrivals like Orozco and Fall, the team hasn’t settled. Their recent loss to Minnesota was especially gut-wrenching—leading with a man down only to concede twice late on. That sort of collapse is not something you fix overnight.

Add in Villa’s motivation to finally get a win on this tour, and the dynamic shifts dramatically. The Premier League outfit may not be at full throttle yet, but even at 70%, they should have enough firepower to make this uncomfortable for the hosts.

“There’s a gulf in quality, form, and confidence between these two, and that’s exactly why combining a Villa win with at least two goals makes this bet our standout pick,” says BettingTips4You.com expert Herrin Kendrick. “Emery’s side are due a result—and St Louis look like the perfect opponent to provide it.”

Predicted Correct Score: St Louis City 1-3 Aston Villa
Villa’s defence might still offer up a moment of charity, but their superior quality and attacking depth should carry them to a clear win.

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