Las Vegas Lights vs Oakland Roots preview and prediction
The match
Las Vegas Lights host Oakland Roots in the USL Championship on Thursday 6 August, with kick-off at 03:30 (WAT) at Cashman Field. Las Vegas Lights are 11th with 36 points from 30 games (in the bottom three), 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
Las Vegas Lights's last 5: DWWWL Most recently they drew with Phoenix Rising 1–1 at home. At home they have won 0 and lost 2 of their last 3. They average 1.7 scored and 1.5 conceded.
Oakland Roots's last 5: LLLLL Most recently they lost to Pittsburgh Riverhounds 0–1 at home. On the road they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 3. They average 1.2 scored and 2.3 conceded.
Las Vegas Lights arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.7 points a game against 0.5.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 7 June 2026, finished Las Vegas Lights 0–2 Oakland Roots. Across their last 2 meetings Las Vegas Lights have won 0, Oakland Roots 2, with 0 draws and 4.0 goals per game; both teams scored in 1 of them.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.9 goals: 1.5 for Las Vegas Lights and 1.4 for Oakland Roots. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 56% likely and both teams score in 64% of our simulations. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 78% chance at odds of 1.22. Predicted score: Las Vegas Lights 1–1 Oakland Roots. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Las Vegas Lights41%fair 2.45 · @2.20
Draw23%fair 4.43 · @3.45
Oakland Roots37%fair 2.73 · @2.85
2.95Expected goals
1.52Las Vegas Lights xG
1.43Oakland Roots xG
64%Both score
56%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–111%
2–19%
1–28%
1–08%
0–17%
2–26%
From our goals model: Las Vegas Lights 1.5 – 1.4 Oakland Roots expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Las Vegas Lights vs Oakland Roots?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 78% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Las Vegas Lights vs Oakland Roots?
On our numbers Las Vegas Lights have a 41% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Oakland Roots 37%.
How many goals will there be in Las Vegas Lights vs Oakland Roots?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 56% likely and both teams score 64% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Las Vegas Lights vs Oakland Roots?
Our predicted score is Las Vegas Lights 1–1 Oakland Roots, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.
When is Las Vegas Lights vs Oakland Roots?
Las Vegas Lights vs Oakland Roots (USL Championship) kicks off on Thursday 6 August 2026 at 03:30 (West Africa Time) at Cashman Field.
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.
