Sporting JAX vs Detroit City preview and prediction
The match
Sporting JAX host Detroit City in the USL Championship on Sunday 14 June, with kick-off at 00:00 (WAT) at Hodges Stadium. Sporting JAX are 13th with 14 points from 30 games (in the bottom three), while Detroit City sit 3rd on 51 points (in the top four). A gap of 37 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Sporting JAX's last 5: LLDWL Most recently they lost to Monterey Bay 1–2 away. They average 1.3 scored and 2.3 conceded.
Detroit City's last 5: DLWWL Most recently they drew with El Paso Locomotive 1–1 at home. On the road they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 3. They average 1.2 scored and 1.2 conceded.
Detroit City arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.7 points a game against 0.7.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.7 goals: 0.7 for Sporting JAX and 2.1 for Detroit City. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 52%, both teams to score at 55%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Sporting JAX 10%, draw 22%, Detroit City 68%.
Both teams to score: yes (55%) at 1.77.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Detroit City to win – a 68% chance at odds of 1.55, above our fair price of 1.47, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Sporting JAX 0–2 Detroit City. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Sporting JAX10%fair 9.70 · @5.25
Draw22%fair 4.65 · @3.80
Detroit City68%fair 1.47 · @1.55
2.74Expected goals
0.69Sporting JAX xG
2.05Detroit City xG
55%Both score
52%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
0–214%
0–113%
1–29%
0–39%
1–19%
0–06%
From our goals model: Sporting JAX 0.7 – 2.1 Detroit City expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Detroit City to win✓
68%
1.47
1.55 ▲
Double chance
Detroit City or draw✓
90%
1.11
1.09
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
55%
1.80
1.77
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
75%
1.33
1.25
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
52%
1.92
1.77
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
69%
1.44
1.36
Half-time result
Detroit City ahead at half-time✓
49%
2.03
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Detroit City / FT Detroit City✓
45%
2.22
–
Correct score
Correct score 0–2✗
14%
7.36
–
Form
Sporting JAX – last 6
LLDWLL
11 Jun
@ Monterey Bay
1–2
L
7 Jun
vs Tampa Bay Rowdies
0–2
L
28 May
vs San Antonio
4–4
D
14 May
@ Sarasota Paradise
2–0
W
10 May
@ Indy Eleven
1–2
L
3 May
@ Charleston Battery
0–4
L
1.3Scored / game
2.3Conceded / game
50%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Detroit City – last 6
DLWWLW
11 Jun
vs El Paso Locomotive
1–1
D
30 May
@ Charleston Battery
0–2
L
21 May
vs Miami FC
2–1
W
16 May
@ Forward Madison
1–0
W
10 May
@ Hartford Athletic
1–2
L
2 May
vs Louisville City
2–1
W
1.2Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
67%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Sporting JAX and Detroit City.
What is the prediction for Sporting JAX vs Detroit City?
Our pick is Detroit City to win with a 68% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.55.
Who will win Sporting JAX vs Detroit City?
On our numbers Sporting JAX have a 10% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Detroit City 68%.
How many goals will there be in Sporting JAX vs Detroit City?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 52% likely and both teams score 55% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Sporting JAX vs Detroit City?
Our predicted score is Sporting JAX 0–2 Detroit City, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.
When is Sporting JAX vs Detroit City?
Sporting JAX vs Detroit City (USL Championship) kicks off on Sunday 14 June 2026 at 00:00 (West Africa Time) at Hodges Stadium.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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