Oakland Roots vs Las Vegas Lights: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Las Vegas Lights travel to face Oakland Roots on Thursday 23 April in the USL Championship, with Laney College Football Stadium the venue – the ball rolls at 03:00 WAT. In the table, Oakland Roots are 10th, in the drop zone, on 38 points after 30 matches; Las Vegas Lights are 11th (in the drop zone) with 36. Only 2 points split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Oakland Roots, last 5: DDLDW Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with FC Tulsa, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 1.2 conceded per game.
Las Vegas Lights, last 5: DLWLD Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Sacramento Republic, at home. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 2 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.4 scored, 1.6 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Oakland Roots, collecting 1.5 points per game to 1.0 for Las Vegas Lights.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Oakland Roots 1.7 xG, Las Vegas Lights 1.1 xG – a total near 2.8. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 51%, GG 58%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Oakland Roots 51%, draw 26%, Las Vegas Lights 23%.
Lower-risk option: Oakland Roots or draw (77%) at 1.22.
GG/NG: GG (58%) at 1.67.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (75%, odds 1.28). Most likely score in line with that pick: Oakland Roots 1–1 Las Vegas Lights. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Oakland Roots51%fair 1.94 · @1.95
Draw26%fair 3.87 · @3.35
Las Vegas Lights23%fair 4.41 · @3.40
2.79Expected goals
1.68Oakland Roots xG
1.10Las Vegas Lights xG
58%Both score
51%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–111%
1–010%
2–110%
2–09%
0–17%
1–26%
From our goals model: Oakland Roots 1.7 – 1.1 Las Vegas Lights expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Team ratings (Betarazi)
Oakland Roots
Las Vegas Lights
Attack vs USL Championship average
-2%
-1%
Goals conceded vs average
-6%
+11%
Our expected goals here
1.63
1.14
Our own ratings from every USL Championship result in the last 14 months, recent games counting more. Attack +20% = scores 20% more than an average side; goals conceded −20% = a tighter defence than average. They feed into every chance on this page.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Oakland Roots to win✓
51%
1.94
1.95
Double chance
Oakland Roots or draw✓
77%
1.29
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
58%
1.74
1.67
Draw no bet
Oakland Roots (draw no bet)✓
69%
1.44
–
Asian handicap
Las Vegas Lights +1 (Asian handicap)✗
64%
1.56
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
75%
1.34
1.28
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
51%
1.95
1.85
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
70%
1.42
1.30
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✗
85%
1.18
–
First team to score
Oakland Roots to score first✓
57%
1.76
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
41%
2.45
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Oakland Roots / FT Oakland Roots✓
31%
3.22
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
10%
10.37
–
Recent results
Oakland Roots – last 6
DDLDWW
19 Apr
vs FC Tulsa
1–1
D
12 Apr
@ Tampa Bay Rowdies
2–2
D
29 Mar
vs Orange County SC
0–1
L
22 Mar
@ Phoenix Rising
2–2
D
15 Mar
vs New Mexico United
2–1
W
8 Mar
@ Monterey Bay
1–0
W
1.3Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
67%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Las Vegas Lights – last 5
DLWLD
12 Apr
vs Sacramento Republic
1–1
D
5 Apr
@ El Paso Locomotive
2–3
L
29 Mar
vs Monterey Bay
1–0
W
22 Mar
@ FC Tulsa
2–3
L
8 Mar
@ Orange County SC
1–1
D
1.4Scored / game
1.6Conceded / game
80%Both scored
40%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Oakland Roots and Las Vegas Lights.
What is the prediction for Oakland Roots vs Las Vegas Lights?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 75% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.28.
Who will win Oakland Roots vs Las Vegas Lights?
On our numbers Oakland Roots have a 51% chance of winning, the draw 26% and Las Vegas Lights 23%.
How many goals will there be in Oakland Roots vs Las Vegas Lights?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 51% likely and both teams score 58% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Oakland Roots vs Las Vegas Lights?
Our predicted score is Oakland Roots 1–1 Las Vegas Lights, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.
When is Oakland Roots vs Las Vegas Lights?
Oakland Roots vs Las Vegas Lights (USL Championship) kicks off on Thursday 23 April 2026 at 03:00 (West Africa Time) at Laney College Football Stadium.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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