Phoenix Rising vs Oakland Roots: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Phoenix Rising welcome Oakland Roots to Wild Horse Pass Stadium for a USL Championship fixture on Sunday 21 June (03:30 WAT). In the table, Phoenix Rising are 8th, lower half, on 40 points after 30 matches; Oakland Roots are 10th (in the drop zone) with 38. Only 2 points split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Phoenix Rising, last 5: DLLWL Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with El Paso Locomotive, away. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. Scoring is the worry: just 0.8 goals a game.
Oakland Roots, last 5: DDWLL Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Birmingham Legion, at home. Scoring is the worry: just 0.8 goals a game.
Head to head
When they last met (22 Mar 2026) it ended Phoenix Rising 2–2 Oakland Roots.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Phoenix Rising 1.6 xG, Oakland Roots 1.3 xG – a total near 2.8. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 55%, GG 61%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Phoenix Rising 44%, draw 24%, Oakland Roots 32%.
GG/NG: GG (61%) at 1.53.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (78%, odds 1.20). Most likely score in line with that pick: Phoenix Rising 1–1 Oakland Roots. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Phoenix Rising44%fair 2.28 · @2.10
Draw24%fair 4.17 · @3.50
Oakland Roots32%fair 3.11 · @2.90
2.85Expected goals
1.55Phoenix Rising xG
1.29Oakland Roots xG
61%Both score
55%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–112%
2–19%
1–09%
1–28%
0–18%
2–07%
From our goals model: Phoenix Rising 1.6 – 1.3 Oakland Roots expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Team ratings (Betarazi)
Phoenix Rising
Oakland Roots
Attack vs USL Championship average
+15%
-2%
Goals conceded vs average
+14%
-6%
Our expected goals here
1.62
1.35
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 Oakland Roots?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 78% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.20.
Who will win Phoenix Rising vs Oakland Roots?
On our numbers Phoenix Rising have a 44% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Oakland Roots 32%.
How many goals will there be in Phoenix Rising vs Oakland Roots?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 55% likely and both teams score 61% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Phoenix Rising vs Oakland Roots?
Our predicted score is Phoenix Rising 1–1 Oakland Roots, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.
When is Phoenix Rising vs Oakland Roots?
Phoenix Rising vs Oakland Roots (USL Championship) kicks off on Sunday 21 June 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.
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