Value bet: Pittsburgh Riverhounds to win @ 2.95 – our chance 39% vs 34% implied by the price (edge +14%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Quick tips for this match
ResultPittsburgh Riverhounds to win ✓39% · @2.95
Double chanceEither team to win ✓76% · @1.25
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗59% · @1.73
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓73% · @1.28
Correct scoreCorrect score 0–1 ✓10% · fair 10.51
Oakland Roots vs Pittsburgh Riverhounds preview and prediction
The match
Oakland Roots host Pittsburgh Riverhounds in the USL Championship on Sunday 2 August, with kick-off at 03:00 (WAT) at Laney College Football Stadium. Oakland Roots are 10th with 38 points from 30 games (in the bottom three), while Pittsburgh Riverhounds sit 5th on 45 points (in the top half).
Form guide
Oakland Roots's last 5: LLLLW Most recently they lost to Sacramento Republic 1–3 at home. At home they have won 0 and lost 2 of their last 3. They average 1.3 scored and 2.3 conceded.
Pittsburgh Riverhounds's last 5: LLWLW Most recently they lost to FC Tulsa 0–1 at home. They average 1.0 scored and 1.2 conceded.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.6 goals: 1.3 for Oakland Roots and 1.3 for Pittsburgh Riverhounds. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 49%, both teams to score at 59%.
Value angle: Pittsburgh Riverhounds to win at 2.95 – 39% on our numbers against 34% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 73% chance at odds of 1.30. Predicted score: Oakland Roots 1–1 Pittsburgh Riverhounds. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Oakland Roots38%fair 2.66 · @2.20
Draw24%fair 4.21 · @3.25
Pittsburgh Riverhounds39%fair 2.59 · @2.95
2.64Expected goals
1.31Oakland Roots xG
1.33Pittsburgh Riverhounds xG
59%Both score
49%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–112%
0–110%
1–09%
1–28%
2–18%
0–07%
From our goals model: Oakland Roots 1.3 – 1.3 Pittsburgh Riverhounds 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
Pittsburgh Riverhounds to win✓
39%
2.59
2.95 ▲
Double chance
Either team to win✓
76%
1.31
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
59%
1.70
1.73
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
73%
1.38
1.30
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✓
51%
1.94
1.80
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
73%
1.37
1.28
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
43%
2.34
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Pittsburgh Riverhounds / FT Pittsburgh Riverhounds✓
22%
4.63
–
Correct score
Correct score 0–1✓
10%
10.51
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Form
Oakland Roots – last 6
LLLLWD
26 Jul
vs Sacramento Republic
1–3
L
23 Jul
@ Lexington
0–2
L
11 Jul
vs Spokane Velocity
1–3
L
5 Jul
@ New Mexico United
1–2
L
21 Jun
@ Phoenix Rising
4–3
W
17 Jun
vs Birmingham Legion
1–1
D
1.3Scored / game
2.3Conceded / game
83%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Pittsburgh Riverhounds – last 6
LLWLWL
30 Jul
vs FC Tulsa
0–1
L
26 Jul
vs Rhode Island
0–1
L
18 Jul
vs Louisville City
3–1
W
16 Jul
@ Sporting JAX
1–2
L
12 Jul
vs Loudoun United
2–0
W
5 Jul
vs Brooklyn
0–2
L
1.0Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
33%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Oakland Roots and Pittsburgh Riverhounds.
What is the prediction for Oakland Roots vs Pittsburgh Riverhounds?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 73% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.30.
Who will win Oakland Roots vs Pittsburgh Riverhounds?
On our numbers Oakland Roots have a 38% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Pittsburgh Riverhounds 39%.
How many goals will there be in Oakland Roots vs Pittsburgh Riverhounds?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 49% likely and both teams score 59% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Oakland Roots vs Pittsburgh Riverhounds?
Our predicted score is Oakland Roots 1–1 Pittsburgh Riverhounds, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is Oakland Roots vs Pittsburgh Riverhounds?
Oakland Roots vs Pittsburgh Riverhounds (USL Championship) kicks off on Sunday 2 August 2026 at 03:00 (West Africa Time) at Laney College Football 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.
Lexington3
Monterey Bay2
New Mexico United1
Colorado Springs0
Orange County SC2
El Paso Locomotive0
Las Vegas Lights1
Phoenix Rising1