Phoenix Rising vs Oakland Roots preview and prediction
The match
The USL Championship sees Phoenix Rising take on Oakland Roots on Sunday 21 June, kicking off at 03:30 (WAT) at Wild Horse Pass Stadium. Phoenix Rising are 8th with 40 points from 30 games (in the bottom half), while Oakland Roots sit 10th on 38 points (in the bottom three). Only 2 points separate the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Phoenix Rising's last 5: DLLWL Most recently they drew with El Paso Locomotive 1–1 away. At home they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 3. Goals have dried up – just 0.8 per game.
Oakland Roots's last 5: DDWLL Most recently they drew with Birmingham Legion 1–1 at home. Goals have dried up – just 0.8 per game.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 22 March 2026, finished Phoenix Rising 2–2 Oakland Roots.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.8 goals: 1.5 for Phoenix Rising and 1.3 for Oakland Roots. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 54%, both teams to score at 60%.
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 77% chance at odds of 1.20. Predicted score: Phoenix Rising 1–1 Oakland Roots. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Phoenix Rising45%fair 2.20 · @2.10
Draw20%fair 4.91 · @3.50
Oakland Roots34%fair 2.93 · @2.90
2.77Expected goals
1.51Phoenix Rising xG
1.26Oakland Roots xG
60%Both score
54%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–112%
1–09%
2–19%
0–18%
1–28%
2–07%
From our goals model: Phoenix Rising 1.5 – 1.3 Oakland Roots expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Phoenix Rising vs Oakland Roots?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 77% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.20.
Who will win Phoenix Rising vs Oakland Roots?
On our numbers Phoenix Rising have a 45% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Oakland Roots 34%.
How many goals will there be in Phoenix Rising vs Oakland Roots?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 54% likely and both teams score 60% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Phoenix Rising vs Oakland Roots?
Our predicted score is Phoenix Rising 1–1 Oakland Roots, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.
When is Phoenix Rising vs Oakland Roots?
Phoenix Rising vs Oakland Roots (USL Championship) kicks off on Sunday 21 June 2026 at 03:30 (West Africa Time) at Wild Horse Pass 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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