Football · USA USL Championship · 23/08, 05:00

Prediction: Sacramento Republic vs Phoenix Rising FC

Team pages: Sacramento Republic · Phoenix Rising FC

Prediction summary
Expected goals
2.57Total
Sacramento Republic1.53
Phoenix Rising FC1.04
1X2
48% 27% 25%
Sacramento Republic Draw Phoenix Rising FC
Markets
Under 2.5 goals 52% Both teams to score 53%
Most likely score
1-1
Recent form · 10 last
Sacramento Republic 5-2-3 (W-D-L)
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Phoenix Rising FC 2-3-5 (W-D-L)
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Head-to-head
Sacramento Republic 2–3–1 Phoenix Rising FC (6 last)
  • Phoenix Rising FC2-0Sacramento Republic
  • Sacramento Republic2-0Phoenix Rising FC
  • Sacramento Republic2-2Phoenix Rising FC
  • Phoenix Rising FC2-2Sacramento Republic
  • Sacramento Republic2-0Phoenix Rising FC
  • Phoenix Rising FC1-1Sacramento Republic
Our model (Elo) vs Market Rating Elo · Sacramento Republic 1527 · Phoenix Rising FC 1464
Sacramento RepublicDrawPhoenix Rising FC
Our model48%28%24%
Market48%26%25%
Estimated total (ours) 2.57 goals · Bet365 line 2.5

The bar above blends our model with the market: where our probability diverges most from the odds is where the model sees the widest gap.

Model analysis
1st-half goalsUnder 1.5 · 52%model estimate

Match keys

  • Our model (Elo, opponent-adjusted) favours Sacramento Republic (rating 1527 vs 1464).
  • H2H favours Sacramento Republic: 2-3-1.
  • High corners: 10.6 combined avg.
  • Cards-heavy: 7.4 🟨 combined avg.

Statistics · 10/10 matches analysed

F = for · A = against · HT = half-time · FT = full-time

Sacramento RepublicPhoenix Rising FC
Goals for / against (FT)1.3 / 0.71.3 / 1.7
Goals for / against (HT)0.7 / 0.30.4 / 0.6
Half-time result (W/D/L)20/70/10%0/90/10%
Corners (HT / FT)2.4 / 4.92.5 / 5.7
Cards (🟨 / 🟥)3.4 / 0.14 / 0.2

Head-to-head (H2H) · Sacramento Republic 231 Phoenix Rising FC

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DateHomeScoreAway
31/05/26
USA USL Championship
Phoenix Rising FC2-0
HT 2-0
Sacramento Republic
05/04/26
USA USL Championship
Sacramento Republic2-0
HT 2-0
Phoenix Rising FC
14/09/25
USA USL Championship
Sacramento Republic2-2
HT 2-0
Phoenix Rising FC
19/04/25
USA USL Championship
Phoenix Rising FC2-2
HT 1-2
Sacramento Republic
15/09/24
USA USL Championship
Sacramento Republic2-0
HT 1-0
Phoenix Rising FC
05/05/24
USA USL Championship
Phoenix Rising FC1-1
HT 0-1
Sacramento Republic

Standings · USA USL Championship · USL Championship 2026, Western Conference

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#Team PWDL GFGAPts
1 Orange County SC 20974 312534
2 New Mexico United 171034 261733
3 San Antonio FC 20884 262432
4 El Paso Locomotive FC 20947 322731
5 Sacramento Republic 19865 251630
6 Tulsa 19856 201829
7 Las Vegas Lights FC 20857 282829
8 Lexington SC 19847 282328
9 Colorado Switchbacks FC 20848 323128
10 Phoenix Rising FC 20677 272725
11 Oakland Roots 21588 263023
12 Monterey Bay FC 214413 223716

Common opponents 3 opponents

How each team fared against the same recent opponents

OpponentSacramento RepublicPhoenix Rising FC
Lexington SC 1-0 W 0-1 L
Oakland Roots 3-1 W 3-4 L
Colorado Switchbacks FC 1-0 W 3-1 W
Record vs common 3 W 0 D 0 L 1 W 0 D 2 L

Better against common opponents: Sacramento Republic (2 of 3 head-to-heads won)

Last 10 matches played

The averages above come from these matches. W = win, D = draw, L = loss. Common opponents to both are in blue.

Sacramento Republic

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Date Opponent HT FT Cor.Cards Res.
16/08 Lexington SC
USA USL Championship
0-0 1-0 34 W
09/08 Pittsburgh Riverhounds
USA USL Championship
0-0 0-0 70 D
06/08 Tulsa
USA USL Championship
0-0 0-1 23 L
02/08 Sporting JAX
USA USL Championship
4-0 5-0 45 W
26/07 Oakland Roots
USA USL Championship
1-1 3-1 72 W
19/07 Charleston Battery
USA USL Championship
0-0 1-1 56 D
12/07 AC Boise
USA USL Cup
0-1 0-2 81 L
09/07 Rhode Island FC
USA USL Championship
2-1 2-1 72 W
21/06 New Mexico United
USA USL Championship
0-0 0-1 54 L
14/06 Colorado Switchbacks FC
USA USL Championship
0-0 1-0 18 W

Phoenix Rising FC

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Date Opponent HT FT Cor.Cards Res.
20/08 Colorado Switchbacks FC
USA USL Championship
1-1 3-1 24 W
09/08 Lexington SC
USA USL Championship
0-0 0-1 72 L
02/08 Las Vegas Lights FC
USA USL Championship
1-1 1-1 54 D
26/07 Hartford Athletic
USA USL Championship
0-0 0-0 60 D
19/07 Monterey Bay FC
USA USL Championship
1-1 3-2 94 W
12/07 Antelope Valley Alta
USA USL Cup
0-2 1-2 68 L
05/07 Colorado Switchbacks FC
USA USL Championship
1-1 1-3 22 L
21/06 Oakland Roots
USA USL Championship
0-0 3-4 97 L
14/06 El Paso Locomotive FC
USA USL Championship
0-0 1-1 45 D
11/06 Louisville City FC
USA USL Championship
0-0 0-2 76 L

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite in Sacramento Republic vs Phoenix Rising FC?

According to our model, the most likely result is a Sacramento Republic win (48%). Probabilities: Sacramento Republic 48%, draw 27%, Phoenix Rising FC 25%.

How many goals are expected in Sacramento Republic vs Phoenix Rising FC?

The model expects 2.57 goals (Sacramento Republic 1.53 · Phoenix Rising FC 1.04), with a 52% chance of under 2.5 goals.

Will both teams score in Sacramento Republic vs Phoenix Rising FC?

The model gives a 53% chance that both teams score.

What is the most likely score?

The most likely score according to our model is 1-1.