Raphael Durand
Dailysports's expert
Another match in the regular USL Championship season will be held at Highmark Stadium, where Pittsburgh will face Rhode Island. Here is the prediction for this match from the Dailysports experts.
Pittsburgh
The "Hounds" had an impressive season last year, finishing first in the Eastern Conference standings, but were eliminated by Detroit in the first round of the playoffs. Currently, Pittsburgh is fighting for a playoff spot, sitting in ninth place.
They trail Loudoun by just three points, although their rivals have a game in hand. In their most recent match, Pittsburgh drew 1-1 away against Indy Eleven, conceding a goal in the 90+7th minute. Overall, the team has not lost in nine Championship games, recording four victories during this period.
Rhode Island
Hano Smith's team started the new season poorly but has since produced a series of strong results and climbed the standings. Currently, Rhode Island is in fifth place in the Eastern Conference, with 37 points.
In their last USL Championship match, Rhode Island secured a 2-0 home win against Birmingham. The team has not lost in four Championship matches, with two draws and two wins. In 13 away games, Rhode Island has achieved 4 wins and 3 losses.
Interesting Facts and Head-to-Head History
- In the first round, the teams drew 0-0 at Rhode Island's home ground.
- The "Over 2.5 Goals" bet has been successful in only two of the last seven Pittsburgh games.
- The "Both Teams to Score" bet has been successful in only one of the last five Rhode Island matches.
Pittsburgh vs Rhode Island Prediction
Bookmakers give odds of 1.98 for a Pittsburgh victory, which seems reasonable. Pittsburgh is in good form and should not lose. We recommend betting on “Under 2.5 Goals” with a coefficient of 1.65.
