Oakland Roots vs Phoenix Rising prediction & analysis
61%
Footrivo pick
Both teams to score
Good pick · fair odds 1.64 · bookmaker 1.57 · Lost ✗
5/10Rating
1.57Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultPhoenix Rising to win ✗39% · @2.62
Double chanceEither team to win ✓77% · @1.30
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗61% · @1.57
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓75% · fair 1.33
Correct scoreCorrect score 0–1 ✗9% · fair 11.02
Oakland Roots vs Phoenix Rising preview and prediction
The match
Oakland Roots host Phoenix Rising in the USL Championship on Sunday 27 September, 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 Phoenix Rising sit 8th on 40 points (in the bottom half). Only 2 points separate the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Oakland Roots's last 5: WLDWD Most recently they beat Indy Eleven 1–0 away. At home they have won 0 and lost 1 of their last 3. Goals have dried up – just 0.8 per game.
Phoenix Rising's last 5: LWDWD Most recently they lost to El Paso Locomotive 1–3 at home. They average 1.8 scored and 1.5 conceded.
Phoenix Rising arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.8 points a game against 1.3.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 21 June 2026, finished Phoenix Rising 3–4 Oakland Roots. Across their last 2 meetings Oakland Roots have won 1, Phoenix Rising 0, with 1 draw and 5.5 goals per game; both teams scored in 2 of them.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.7 goals: 1.3 for Oakland Roots and 1.4 for Phoenix Rising. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 51%, both teams to score at 61%.
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 61% chance at odds of 1.57. Predicted score: Oakland Roots 1–1 Phoenix Rising. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Oakland Roots39%fair 2.59 · @2.30
Draw23%fair 4.38 · @3.30
Phoenix Rising39%fair 2.59 · @2.62
2.70Expected goals
1.35Oakland Roots xG
1.35Phoenix Rising xG
61%Both score
51%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–112%
0–19%
1–09%
1–28%
2–18%
0–07%
From our goals model: Oakland Roots 1.3 – 1.4 Phoenix Rising expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Oakland Roots vs Phoenix Rising?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 61% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.57.
Who will win Oakland Roots vs Phoenix Rising?
On our numbers Oakland Roots have a 39% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Phoenix Rising 39%.
How many goals will there be in Oakland Roots vs Phoenix Rising?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 51% likely and both teams score 61% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Oakland Roots vs Phoenix Rising?
Our predicted score is Oakland Roots 1–1 Phoenix Rising, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.
When is Oakland Roots vs Phoenix Rising?
Oakland Roots vs Phoenix Rising (USL Championship) kicks off on Sunday 27 September 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.
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