Phoenix Rising vs Sacramento Republic: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
03:30 WAT, Sunday 31 May: Phoenix Rising v Sacramento Republic in the USL Championship, played at Wild Horse Pass Stadium. In the table, Phoenix Rising are 8th, lower half, on 40 points after 30 matches; Sacramento Republic are 2nd (among the top four) with 51.
Current form
Phoenix Rising, last 5: LWDWL Their latest outing: 0–3 defeat to Tampa Bay Rowdies, away. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 1.0 conceded per game.
Sacramento Republic, last 5: LWWWD Their latest outing: 1–2 defeat to San Antonio, away. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 1.0 conceded per game.
Head to head
When they last met (5 Apr 2026) it ended Sacramento Republic 2–0 Phoenix Rising.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Phoenix Rising 1.2 xG, Sacramento Republic 1.4 xG – a total near 2.6. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 45%, GG 55%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Phoenix Rising 33%, draw 26%, Sacramento Republic 41%.
GG/NG: GG (55%) at 1.83.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (75%, odds 1.22). Most likely score in line with that pick: Phoenix Rising 1–1 Sacramento Republic. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Phoenix Rising33%fair 3.03 · @2.85
Draw26%fair 3.88 · @3.20
Sacramento Republic41%fair 2.42 · @2.33
2.57Expected goals
1.18Phoenix Rising xG
1.39Sacramento Republic xG
55%Both score
45%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–113%
0–111%
1–09%
1–29%
0–08%
2–17%
From our goals model: Phoenix Rising 1.2 – 1.4 Sacramento Republic expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Team ratings (Betarazi)
Phoenix Rising
Sacramento Republic
Attack vs USL Championship average
+15%
+11%
Goals conceded vs average
+14%
-27%
Our expected goals here
1.26
1.53
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.
What is the prediction for Phoenix Rising vs Sacramento Republic?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 75% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Phoenix Rising vs Sacramento Republic?
On our numbers Phoenix Rising have a 33% chance of winning, the draw 26% and Sacramento Republic 41%.
How many goals will there be in Phoenix Rising vs Sacramento Republic?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 45% likely and both teams score 55% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Phoenix Rising vs Sacramento Republic?
Our predicted score is Phoenix Rising 1–1 Sacramento Republic, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is Phoenix Rising vs Sacramento Republic?
Phoenix Rising vs Sacramento Republic (USL Championship) kicks off on Sunday 31 May 2026 at 03:30 (West Africa Time) at Wild Horse Pass 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.