Dillan George
Dailysports's expert
Translated by the editors
On Saturday, September 7th, Phoenix Rising will face Tulsa Roughnecks in the 29th round of the USL Championship regular season. The Dailysports analytics team has prepared a preview and betting tips for the match.
Phoenix Rising
Phoenix Rising is battling for a playoff spot in the Western Conference. Currently, they occupy the final playoff position, sitting ninth with 30 points from 24 matches, just 2 points ahead of Orange County. Crucially, Phoenix has two games in hand, which could be a decisive factor in securing their postseason berth.
In their most recent match, Phoenix secured a narrow 1-0 away win against Loudoun United, scoring the decisive goal in the 84th minute. However, prior to this, they went four consecutive matches without a win, managing only 2 victories in their last 10 games.
Tulsa Roughnecks
Like Phoenix, Tulsa is also fighting for a playoff spot. Currently, they sit in eighth place with 30 points, but hold the advantage over Phoenix due to tiebreakers. They trail seventh-placed Las Vegas Lights by 8 points, though Tulsa has played two fewer matches.
In their last match, Tulsa suffered a heavy 1-4 defeat against Colorado Springs, following a narrow 1-0 win over Detroit City. Over their past five matches, Tulsa has only managed to collect 5 points.
Interesting Facts and Head-to-Head History
- Three of Phoenix Rising's last five matches have ended in 0-0 draws.
- In the 5th round of the current season, Tulsa and Phoenix played to a thrilling 3-3 draw.
- The teams have faced each other 12 times in total.
Phoenix Rising vs Tulsa Roughnecks prediction
Phoenix Rising’s recent matches have been low-scoring affairs. I expect this game to follow that trend, so my prediction is under 2.5 goals.
