Raphael Durand
Dailysports's expert
One of the matches in the USL Championship will take place on Sunday at "Patriot Point," where Charleston Battery will face Sacramento Republic. Here's the prediction for this game from the Dailysports experts.
Charleston Battery
The "Battery" is having a strong season, comfortably holding second place in the Eastern Conference standings. In 27 matches, Charleston has earned 53 points with 15 wins and only 4 losses. They are just four points behind the Eastern Conference leader, Louisville City, although Louisville has a game in hand.
In their most recent USL Championship match, Charleston played away against San Antonio, a Western Conference bottom-dweller, and managed a 1-1 draw. Overall, the team has lost just one of their last five games, securing three wins during this stretch. Charleston has been particularly impressive at home, losing just once in 12 matches while winning 10.
Sacramento Republic
The "Quails" are also enjoying an excellent season, currently sitting second in the Western Conference standings. After 24 matches, Sacramento Republic has recorded 11 wins and 5 losses. They trail the first-placed New Mexico by just seven points, with Sacramento having a game in hand.
In their last match, Mark Briggs' team hosted San Antonio and secured a narrow 1-0 victory. This was Sacramento’s second consecutive win and their third in the last five rounds. Notably, Sacramento Republic has been formidable on the road this season, losing only once and securing six victories in 11 away matches.
Interesting Facts and Head-to-Head History
- The teams have met twice in their history, with Sacramento Republic winning one of those encounters, 4-2, on Charleston’s turf.
- Both teams scored in both of their previous matches.
- Four of Charleston’s last five matches have seen the "Over 2.5 Goals" bet hit.
Charleston Battery vs Sacramento Republic Prediction
Bookmakers clearly favor the home side, offering odds of 1.71 for a Charleston win. Charleston's strong home form suggests they could triumph in this fixture. We recommend betting on “Charleston to Win.”
