St. Louis City have weaved themselves a fairytale after being installed in the MLS this season after the league's expansion. Currently leading the Western Conference table, they are tipped to qualify for the play-offs without breaking too much sweat in the remaining 11 games.
Despite the lead, Bradley Carnell would be hoping to see his team produce similar results after the break. Two defeats to Columbus Crew and Club America saw them bow out of the Leagues Cup and Carnell would look to avoid any slip ups when they return to action on Sunday.
Austin City are currently nine points behind the hosts and the visiting side would be vying to reduce the gap when the two sides lock horns at the CITYPARK.
Austin City had a shambolic debut campaign in the MLS but fortunes have changed since the arrival of Sebastian Driussi. The midfielder bagged 25 goals in his inaugural MLS campaign and has followed that tally with eight goals this season. If Austin are to make the play-offs once again, Driussi's contribution in the upcoming games would remain key for the visitors.
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St. Louis vs Austin kick-off time
| Date: | August 20, 2023 |
| Kick-off time: | 9:30 pm ET / 6:30 pm PT |
| Venue: | CITYPARK |
St. Louis City will host Austin FC at the CITYPARK with kick-off scheduled at 9:30 pm ET / 6:30 pm PT.
How to watch St. Louis vs Austin online - TV channels & live streams
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Team news & squads
St. Louis team news
Club captain and Swiss international Roman Burki would start between the sticks for St. Louis City. The former Dortmund goalkeeper will have a backline of Akil Watts, Joshua Yaro, Tim Parker, and Kyle Hiebert guarding him.
The American side will be without star defender Joakim Nilsson who is tipped to undergo knee surgery and will be unavailable for selection.
St. Louis City's forward battery will comprise of Samuel Adeniran and Nicholas Gioacchini. With star goalscorer Joao Klauss out injured due to a hamstring injury, the duo will have to shoulder the responsibility of scoring goals for their side.
St. Louis City Predicted XI: Burki; Watts, Yaro, Parker, Hiebert; Stroud, Blom, Vassilev, Pompeu; Adeniran, Gioacchini
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Burki, Lundt, Creek |
| Defenders: | Hiebert, Parker, Bell, Yaro, Nelson, Bartlett, Pedro, Markanich, Nerwinski, O' Malley |
| Midfielders: | Blom, Watts, Lowen, Perez, Ostrak, Vassilev, Jackson |
| Forwards: | Jensen, Stroud, Thorisson, Pompeu, Alm, Glover, Gioacchini, Adeniran |
Austin team news
Austin FC will be without the services of two crucial defenders Leo VaisanenandZan Kolmanic. The defensive duo of Vaisanen and Kolmanic is suffering from a torn lateral collateral ligament and a cruciate ligament tear, respectively.
In the duo's absence Austin's backline will be spearheaded by centre-backs Kipp Keller and Julio Cascante. While Nic Lima and John Gallagher will be deputised on either side of the defensive pairing. Midfielder Alexander Ring will join Vaisanen and Kolamnic on the injury table after nursing a long-term injury.
Without a doubt, all eyes would be on Austin's No.10 Sebastian Driussi. The Argentine midfielder has the ability of take the game away from the opposition with his creativity and attacking flair.
Austin FC Predicted XI: Stuver; Lima, Cascante, Keller, Gallagher; Wolff, Pereira; Finlay, Driussi, Fagundez; Zardes
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Stuver, Bersano, Las |
| Defenders: | Cascante, Hedges, Keller, Craig, Lundqvist, Asensio, Lima, Gallagher, Jimenez |
| Midfielders: | Valencia, Pereira, Wolff, Djeffal, Rodriguez, Driussi |
| Forwards: | Fodrey, Rigoni, Redes, Finley, Zardes, Urruti, Bruin, Ocampo-Chavez |
Head-to-Head Record
St. Louis City and Austin FC have just played each other once with the former edging out in a five goal thriller.
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 26 February 2023 | Austin 2-3 St. Louis | MLS |