Las Vegas Lights vs Charleston Battery preview and prediction
The match
Charleston Battery travel to Cashman Field in the USL Championship on Sunday 30 August (03:30 WAT) to face Las Vegas Lights. Las Vegas Lights are 11th with 36 points from 30 games (in the bottom three), while Charleston Battery sit 2nd on 53 points (in the top four). A gap of 17 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Las Vegas Lights's last 5: LWWDD Most recently they lost to Lexington 0–2 away. At home they have won 1 and lost 0 of their last 3. Goals have dried up – just 0.8 per game. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Charleston Battery's last 5: WLWWL Most recently they beat Miami FC 5–0 at home. On the road they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 3. Goals have not been a problem: 2.3 per game. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.9 goals: 1.3 for Las Vegas Lights and 1.7 for Charleston Battery. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 55% likely and both teams score in 63% of our simulations.
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 77% chance at odds of 1.25. Predicted score: Las Vegas Lights 1–1 Charleston Battery. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Las Vegas Lights31%fair 3.20 · @3.20
Draw21%fair 4.87 · @3.45
Charleston Battery48%fair 2.07 · @2.00
2.93Expected goals
1.27Las Vegas Lights xG
1.66Charleston Battery xG
63%Both score
55%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–111%
1–29%
0–19%
0–27%
2–17%
1–07%
From our goals model: Las Vegas Lights 1.3 – 1.7 Charleston Battery 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
Charleston Battery to win✓
48%
2.07
2.00
Double chance
Either team to win✓
79%
1.26
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
63%
1.59
1.62
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
77%
1.30
1.25
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
55%
1.83
1.77
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
67%
1.49
1.36
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
40%
2.50
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Charleston Battery / FT Charleston Battery✓
28%
3.57
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
9%
10.71
–
Form
Las Vegas Lights – last 6
LWWDDW
23 Aug
@ Lexington
0–2
L
16 Aug
vs Brooklyn
2–1
W
9 Aug
@ Miami FC
1–0
W
6 Aug
vs Oakland Roots
0–0
D
2 Aug
vs Phoenix Rising
1–1
D
26 Jul
@ Detroit City
1–0
W
0.8Scored / game
0.7Conceded / game
33%Both scored
17%Over 2.5
Charleston Battery – last 6
WLWWLD
25 Aug
vs Miami FC
5–0
W
16 Aug
@ Pittsburgh Riverhounds
1–3
L
9 Aug
@ Loudoun United
1–0
W
2 Aug
vs Brooklyn
5–0
W
26 Jul
@ Colorado Springs
1–2
L
19 Jul
vs Sacramento Republic
1–1
D
2.3Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
50%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Las Vegas Lights and Charleston Battery.
What is the prediction for Las Vegas Lights vs Charleston Battery?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 77% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Las Vegas Lights vs Charleston Battery?
On our numbers Las Vegas Lights have a 31% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Charleston Battery 48%.
How many goals will there be in Las Vegas Lights vs Charleston Battery?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 55% likely and both teams score 63% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Las Vegas Lights vs Charleston Battery?
Our predicted score is Las Vegas Lights 1–1 Charleston Battery, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.
When is Las Vegas Lights vs Charleston Battery?
Las Vegas Lights vs Charleston Battery (USL Championship) kicks off on Sunday 30 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.
Lexington0
Colorado Springs1
Oakland Roots1
Orange County SC1
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