Raphael Durand
Dailysports's expert
On Thursday, El Paso Locomotive will host Orange County at Southwest University Park in a crucial matchday encounter in the USL Championship. Below is the expert prediction from Dailysports.
El Paso Locomotive
Wilmer Cabrera's El Paso Locomotive has had a challenging season, currently sitting at the bottom of the Western Conference standings with 29 points from 31 matches. The team is 10 points adrift of the eighth-place playoff spot.
In their last outing, El Paso managed a 2-2 home draw against San Antonio. The team has now gone four matches unbeaten, securing two wins in this stretch. However, El Paso’s home form has been poor, with just two wins and eight losses in 15 home games.
Orange County
The "Orange and Black" have also struggled this season, occupying the eighth spot in the Western Conference table with 39 points from 31 matches. They are only one point ahead of San Antonio, with a game in hand.
Orange County enters this match after a solid 2-0 home victory over Colorado Springs. The team is unbeaten in their last five matches, securing three wins during this run. Despite this recent form, their away performances have been inconsistent, with just three wins and eight losses in 16 road games.
Match Facts
- The "Both Teams to Score" bet has not landed in the last four meetings between these teams.
- The "Over 2.5 goals" bet has only hit once in their previous five encounters.
- The "Both Teams to Score" bet has landed in three of El Paso’s last five matches.
Head-to-Head
In the first round this season, El Paso secured a 1-0 away win. In their last five meetings, El Paso has won three times, with Orange County winning once.
Probable Lineups
- El Paso Locomotive: Collin, Alfaro, Akwei, Martinez, Ruiz, Lolo, Pulgarin, Stieffer, Moreno, Ruiz, Salvillo
- Orange County: Shutler, Lambe, Nakkim, Powers, Guimaraes, Kazipley, Scott, Jamieson, Dunbar, Dogman, Amang
Prediction
Bookmakers see this as an evenly matched game, with odds closely aligned. Considering the recent statistics, we recommend betting on the "Under 2.5 goals" market at odds of 1.73.
