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St.Louis Cardinals
St.Louis Cardinals9th in MLB (66-68)
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Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh Pirates10th in MLB (65-70)

St.Louis Cardinals vs Pittsburgh Pirates

Saturday, Aug 29, 2026 · --:--

St.Louis Cardinals Arena

Final
St.Louis Cardinals
4–1
Pittsburgh Pirates

St.Louis Cardinals won

✓Our prediction was correct

Our Prediction

AI Match Analysis

St.Louis Cardinals vs Pittsburgh Pirates prediction: two clubs buried in the middle of the National League table meet with little separating them in the standings. St.Louis sits 9th (66 points, 49.6% win rate) while Pittsburgh is just behind at 10th (65 points, 48.1% win rate), and the points-per-game gap between them is razor-thin at just 0.01.

With probable starters unconfirmed, the read here leans on recent run production and prevention. The Cardinals have scored heavily at home lately but their pitching has leaked runs too, going 33-36 at home with a negative run differential there (264 scored, 314 conceded). Pittsburgh's road form has been shakier, at 31-38 away, though their overall run differential (+0.2 per game) is slightly better than St. Louis's (-0.1).

Both teams arrive on mixed form. The Cardinals have dropped several of their last several outings, including one blowout loss, while Pittsburgh has alternated wins and losses in tight, low-scoring affairs recently. Neither club is playing with real momentum.

Given the near-even underlying numbers and St. Louis's slight home-field nudge, this profiles as a coin-flip moneyline game. Expect a moderate-to-high total given both bullpens have been vulnerable, with the Cardinals' home park scoring trends suggesting an over lean on the total.

Key Factors

Last 10 head-to-head matchups

St.Louis Cardinals (7)Pittsburgh Pirates (3)
May 21, 26
(H)St.Louis Cardinals2 - 6Pittsburgh Pirates(A)
A
May 20, 26
(H)St.Louis Cardinals0 - 7Pittsburgh Pirates(A)
A
May 19, 26
(H)St.Louis Cardinals9 - 6Pittsburgh Pirates(A)
H
Apr 30, 26
(H)Pittsburgh Pirates5 - 10St.Louis Cardinals(A)
A
Apr 29, 26
(H)Pittsburgh Pirates4 - 5St.Louis Cardinals(A)
A
Apr 28, 26
(H)Pittsburgh Pirates7 - 11St.Louis Cardinals(A)
A
Apr 27, 26
(H)Pittsburgh Pirates2 - 4St.Louis Cardinals(A)
A
Mar 5, 26
(H)Pittsburgh Pirates2 - 3St.Louis Cardinals(A)
A
Mar 1, 26
(H)St.Louis Cardinals1 - 6Pittsburgh Pirates(A)
A
Aug 28, 25
(H)St.Louis Cardinals4 - 1Pittsburgh Pirates(A)
H

Expert H2H Analysis

AI Insight

St. Louis and Pittsburgh have met four times so far this season plus two spring training games. Pittsburgh took the...

St. Louis and Pittsburgh have met four times so far this season plus two spring training games. Pittsburgh took the last two head-to-head meetings in May by comfortable margins (6-2 and 7-0), while St. Louis won the earlier series in April on the road at Pittsburgh's park in three straight low-scoring affairs. The series has been fairly balanced overall, with home-field not proving decisive in recent matchups between these two clubs.

Last 15 matches across all competitionsMLB matches highlighted

St.Louis Cardinals

15 of 15 in MLB

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Form Rating

4.7/10

St.Louis Cardinals Form Analysis

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St. Louis sits 9th in the National League at 67-68 (49.6% win rate) with a...

St. Louis sits 9th in the National League at 67-68 (49.6% win rate) with a slightly negative run differential of -0.1 per game. Recent form has been inconsistent, with several high-scoring losses mixed among wins, including a 7-5 win but also a 1-13 blowout loss to Baltimore. At home, the Cardinals are 33-36 with a run environment that favors offense (3.8 scored, 4.6 conceded per game), suggesting their home pitching has struggled to keep opponents off the board despite a productive lineup.

Pittsburgh Pirates

15 of 15 in MLB

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Form Rating

4.7/10

Pittsburgh Pirates Form Analysis

Analysis

Pittsburgh is 10th in the NL at 65-70 (48.1% win rate) but actually holds a...

Pittsburgh is 10th in the NL at 65-70 (48.1% win rate) but actually holds a better overall run differential (+0.2 per game) than St. Louis. Their recent stretch has been streaky, alternating wins and losses across series against San Diego, Los Angeles, and Detroit. On the road, the Pirates are 31-38 with balanced run figures (4.4 scored, 4.4 conceded), indicating a fairly even away performance without a clear scoring or pitching advantage in either direction.

Season Overview

2026 Season

Record
St.Louis Cardinals67-6849.6%
Pittsburgh Pirates65-7048.1%
Runs Scored
St.Louis Cardinals4.4
Pittsburgh Pirates4.9
Runs Allowed
St.Louis Cardinals4.5
Pittsburgh Pirates4.7
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Home Advantage

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Recent Form

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H2H Record

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Injury Impact

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Run Differential
St.Louis Cardinals-0.1
Pittsburgh Pirates+0.2

St.Louis Cardinals vs Pittsburgh Pirates - Match Analysis

Who wins St. Louis Cardinals vs Pittsburgh Pirates?

This is one of the closest matchups on the board, with St. Louis and Pittsburgh separated by just one spot in the standings and a 0.01 points-per-game gap. St. Louis gets a slight home-field nudge and marginally better recent home scoring, giving them a narrow edge, but this profiles as close to a true toss-up moneyline game.

Will this game go over or under the total runs line?

Both teams have shown recent vulnerability on the mound, and St. Louis's home venue has produced an elevated scoring environment this season (8.4 combined runs per game at home). With no confirmed starting pitchers to lean on, the over-under prediction favors the over, especially given both bullpens' recent struggles in high-leverage innings.

Which team has the better recent form and run differential?

Pittsburgh actually holds a slightly better season-long run differential (+0.2 per game) compared to St. Louis (-0.1), despite being one spot lower in the standings. However, St. Louis has scored more prolifically at home. Neither team has shown consistent momentum recently, with both sides alternating wins and losses across their last several outings.

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