Sacramento Republic vs Tampa Bay Rowdies prediction and betting tips - June 2, 2024
Sacramento Republic FC
Tampa Bay Rowdies
Another matchup in the regular USL Championship season will take place on Sunday at "Heart Health Park," where the local Sacramento Republic will host Tampa Bay. Here is the forecast for this match from the Dailysports expert team.
Sacramento Republic
The "Quails" are having an excellent season and currently sit in second place in the Western Conference standings. After 11 rounds, Sacramento Republic remains undefeated, with five wins and six draws. It was only a slip in the last round that allowed New Mexico to overtake them by one point.
In the last round, Mark Briggs' team played a home match against Birmingham, resulting in a 0-0 draw. This draw was their third in a row, following two consecutive wins. At home, Sacramento Republic has secured two wins and three draws in five matches.
Tampa Bay Rowdies
The "Tampa Bay Rowdies" are battling for a top-8 finish in the Eastern Conference to continue in the Championship playoffs. In 11 matches, Tampa Bay has accumulated 19 points, securing five wins and only two losses. Robbie Neilson's team occupies fourth place in the standings, nine points behind Eastern Conference leader Charleston, but with two games in hand.
In the last round, Tampa Bay hosted Las Vegas Lights and achieved a narrow 1-0 victory. This win was their third in the last five rounds, with two losses in this period. In four away matches, Tampa Bay has earned five points, losing only one match.
Interesting facts and Head-to-head history
- Last season, the teams drew 1-1 on Tampa Bay's field.
- In three out of five matches involving Tampa Bay, the "Total Over 2.5" bet came through.
- The "Both Teams to Score" bet came through in three of Sacramento Republic's last five home matches.
Sacramento Republic vs Tampa Bay Rowdies Prediction
It's clear that Sacramento will play from a position of strength in this match. Bookmakers recognize this and offer odds of 2.19 for a home win. We believe it is prudent to play with a safety net and recommend "Sacramento Republic to Win with a Handicap (0)" at odds of 1.60.
