Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs Charleston Battery preview and prediction
The match
The USL Championship sees Pittsburgh Riverhounds take on Charleston Battery on Sunday 16 August, kicking off at 00:00 (WAT) at Highmark Stadium. Pittsburgh Riverhounds are 5th with 45 points from 30 games (in the top half), while Charleston Battery sit 2nd on 53 points (in the top four).
Form guide
Pittsburgh Riverhounds's last 5: DWLLW Most recently they drew with Sacramento Republic 0–0 at home. At home they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 4. Goals have dried up – just 0.8 per game.
Charleston Battery's last 5: WWLDD Most recently they beat Loudoun United 1–0 away. On the road they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 3. They average 1.7 scored and 1.2 conceded.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 8 March 2026, finished Charleston Battery 2–1 Pittsburgh Riverhounds.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.6 goals: 1.3 for Pittsburgh Riverhounds and 1.3 for Charleston Battery. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 49%, both teams to score at 57%.
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 73% chance at odds of 1.30. Predicted score: Pittsburgh Riverhounds 1–1 Charleston Battery. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Pittsburgh Riverhounds37%fair 2.72 · @2.55
Draw24%fair 4.17 · @3.20
Charleston Battery39%fair 2.55 · @2.55
2.64Expected goals
1.29Pittsburgh Riverhounds xG
1.35Charleston Battery xG
57%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: Pittsburgh Riverhounds 1.3 – 1.3 Charleston Battery expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs Charleston Battery?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 73% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.30.
Who will win Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs Charleston Battery?
On our numbers Pittsburgh Riverhounds have a 37% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Charleston Battery 39%.
How many goals will there be in Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs Charleston Battery?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 49% likely and both teams score 57% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs Charleston Battery?
Our predicted score is Pittsburgh Riverhounds 1–1 Charleston Battery, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs Charleston Battery?
Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs Charleston Battery (USL Championship) kicks off on Sunday 16 August 2026 at 00:00 (West Africa Time) at Highmark 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.