Charleston Battery vs Phoenix Rising prediction, H2H and probable lineups – June 22, 2025
Charleston Battery
Phoenix Rising FC
On June 22, 2025, as part of the regular USL Championship season, Charleston Battery will host Phoenix Rising at their home ground. Kickoff is scheduled for 01:30 Central European Time. Let's take a look at a bet on the teams' attacking output in this matchup.
Charleston Battery
Last season’s USL Championship semifinalists, Charleston Battery, are once again displaying high ambitions this campaign. After 13 rounds, the team sits second in the Eastern Conference, trailing leaders Louisville City by just 3 points. Their goal difference is especially impressive—28 scored and 14 conceded.
The squad performs confidently both home and away. On their own turf, Charleston has played 6 matches, winning 5 and losing just once (to the conference leaders Louisville). They’ve netted 15 goals in these games, showcasing a stable and powerful attack. On the road, Charleston is also among the league’s frontrunners and currently boasts the best away record in the East in terms of points collected.
However, there has been a slight dip in recent matches. In their last four games across all competitions, Charleston has managed just one win, alongside two defeats and a draw. Their most recent outing saw them lose 0-1 away to Inter Miami.
As for head-to-head meetings with Phoenix Rising, the rivalry remains deadlocked. The teams have faced each other three times, with all three fixtures ending in draws—two high-scoring and one goalless stalemate.
Phoenix Rising
Phoenix Rising are the 2023 USL Championship winners. In that season's final, they faced none other than Charleston Battery, clinching the trophy via a penalty shootout after a draw in regular time. This upcoming clash, therefore, carries added significance for both clubs. In the 2024 season, Phoenix failed to defend their title, bowing out in the Round of 16. Nevertheless, the team looks strong once again in the current campaign. After 13 games, Phoenix sits fourth in the Western Conference with 20 points, just 2 behind the leaders.
The team's form is encouraging: over their last six games in all competitions, Phoenix has recorded four wins and two draws. Their latest match was away to Tulsa, ending in a 1-1 draw.
Phoenix’s away form is especially noteworthy—they are unbeaten in their last six road games (three wins and three draws). The club also boasts impressive attacking consistency, scoring in 13 consecutive matches, underlining their offensive power regardless of opponent or venue.
Probable lineups
- Charleston Battery: Samudio, Segbers, Archer, Akpounonu, Dos Santos, Hussu, Molloy, Torres, Myers, Rodriguez, Jennings.
- Phoenix Rising: Rakovsky, Smith, Essengue, Flood, Montgomery, Okello, Sears, Awaiyevu, Dennis, Formella, Sako.
Key facts and head-to-head
- Charleston Battery have won 7 of their last 8 home matches.
- Charleston Battery are unbeaten in 9 of their last 10 matches.
- Both teams have scored in 9 of Charleston’s last 11 games.
- Phoenix Rising have won 4 of their last 5 matches.
- Phoenix Rising have scored first in 6 of their last 7 games.
- Charleston Battery are unbeaten in their last 4 head-to-head fixtures against Phoenix.
Charleston Battery vs Phoenix Rising match prediction
Both teams come into the match as upper-tier representatives of their respective conferences, promising a tense and high-quality battle. Charleston Battery are strong at home, while Phoenix Rising are consistently effective on the road and regularly find the net. The head-to-head history points to a balanced rivalry—three consecutive draws. Given the attacking potential on both sides and their current form, expect an even but high-scoring contest. My pick for this match is over 2.5 goals at odds of 1.63.
