Oakland Roots vs Sacramento Republic: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
03:00 WAT, Sunday 26 July: Oakland Roots v Sacramento Republic in the USL Championship, played at Laney College Football Stadium. In the table, Oakland Roots are 10th, in the drop zone, on 38 points after 30 matches; Sacramento Republic are 2nd (among the top four) with 51. There are 13 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Oakland Roots, last 5: LLLWD Their latest outing: 0–2 defeat to Lexington, away. In their own stadium the record reads 0 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 1.8 conceded per game.
Sacramento Republic, last 5: DLWLW Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Charleston Battery, away. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 4. Scoring is the worry: just 0.7 goals a game.
Head to head
When they last met (17 May 2026) it ended Oakland Roots 0–1 Sacramento Republic.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Oakland Roots 1.2 xG, Sacramento Republic 1.3 xG – a total near 2.5. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 48%, GG 59%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Oakland Roots 35%, draw 26%, Sacramento Republic 39%.
GG/NG: GG (59%) at 1.67.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (73%, odds 1.30). Most likely score in line with that pick: Oakland Roots 1–1 Sacramento Republic. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Oakland Roots35%fair 2.89 · @2.50
Draw26%fair 3.82 · @3.30
Sacramento Republic39%fair 2.55 · @2.50
2.52Expected goals
1.19Oakland Roots xG
1.33Sacramento Republic xG
59%Both score
48%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–113%
0–111%
1–010%
1–28%
0–08%
2–18%
From our goals model: Oakland Roots 1.2 – 1.3 Sacramento Republic expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Team ratings (Betarazi)
Oakland Roots
Sacramento Republic
Attack vs USL Championship average
-2%
+11%
Goals conceded vs average
-6%
-27%
Our expected goals here
1.08
1.27
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 Oakland Roots vs Sacramento Republic?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 73% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.30.
Who will win Oakland Roots vs Sacramento Republic?
On our numbers Oakland Roots have a 35% chance of winning, the draw 26% and Sacramento Republic 39%.
How many goals will there be in Oakland Roots vs Sacramento Republic?
We expect about 2.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 48% likely and both teams score 59% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Oakland Roots vs Sacramento Republic?
Our predicted score is Oakland Roots 1–1 Sacramento Republic, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.5 goals in total.
When is Oakland Roots vs Sacramento Republic?
Oakland Roots vs Sacramento Republic (USL Championship) kicks off on Sunday 26 July 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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