Raphael Durand
Dailysports's expert
One of the regular-season matches in the USL Championship will be held on Thursday at "AutoZone Park," where Memphis 901 FC will face Hartford Athletic. Here’s a prediction for the game from the expert team at Dailysports.
Memphis 901 FC
Steven Glass’s team had a rocky start to the current campaign, but recent results have lifted them to sixth place in the Western Conference standings. After 27 matches, Memphis has secured 11 wins and 10 losses. They trail conference leaders New Mexico by 12 points.
In their last five Championship outings, Memphis managed only two victories, with two losses. In their most recent match, Glass’s squad lost 1-3 away to Colorado Springs. Memphis has been stronger at home, winning 7 out of 13 home games and losing only three.
Hartford Athletic
Brendan Burke's side has struggled this season, currently sitting second to last in the Eastern Conference standings after 26 matches. They have secured only eight victories, suffering 12 defeats. Hartford trails eighth-placed Pittsburgh by five points.
In their last match, Hartford played out a 0-0 draw at home against Indy Eleven, marking their second consecutive draw. The team is unbeaten in their last four USL Championship matches. However, in 12 away matches, Hartford has only one win, with nine losses.
Interesting Facts and Head-to-Head History
- Memphis has won their last three meetings against Hartford.
- The "Both Teams to Score" bet has landed in four of the last five matches between these sides.
- Memphis has defeated Hartford Athletic in all four of their previous home meetings.
Memphis vs Hartford Athletic Prediction
Bookmakers see no reason why Memphis shouldn't win this home match, offering odds of 1.43 for their victory. We recommend betting on "Memphis to Win with a -1 Handicap" at odds of 1.67.
