El Paso Locomotive vs Oakland Roots: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
El Paso Locomotive welcome Oakland Roots to Southwest University Park for a USL Championship fixture on Sunday 9 August (02:00 WAT). In the table, El Paso Locomotive are 3rd, among the top four, on 50 points after 30 matches; Oakland Roots are 10th (in the drop zone) with 38. There are 12 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
El Paso Locomotive, last 5: WLWLL Their latest outing: 1–0 win over Monterey Bay, at home. 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: DLLLL Their latest outing: 0–0 draw with Las Vegas Lights, away. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 2 lost from 3. Scoring is the worry: just 0.5 goals a game.
Momentum favours El Paso Locomotive, collecting 1.5 points per game to 0.2 for Oakland Roots.
Head to head
When they last met (10 May 2026) it ended Oakland Roots 2–1 El Paso Locomotive.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give El Paso Locomotive 1.7 xG, Oakland Roots 1.1 xG – a total near 2.8. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 54%, GG 60%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – El Paso Locomotive 52%, draw 24%, Oakland Roots 24%.
GG/NG: GG (60%) at 1.57.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (77%, odds 1.22). Most likely score in line with that pick: El Paso Locomotive 1–1 Oakland Roots. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
El Paso Locomotive52%fair 1.94 · @1.95
Draw24%fair 4.16 · @3.55
Oakland Roots24%fair 4.09 · @3.35
2.80Expected goals
1.69El Paso Locomotive xG
1.11Oakland Roots xG
60%Both score
54%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–111%
1–010%
2–110%
2–09%
0–17%
1–26%
From our goals model: El Paso Locomotive 1.7 – 1.1 Oakland Roots expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Team ratings (Betarazi)
El Paso Locomotive
Oakland Roots
Attack vs USL Championship average
+11%
-2%
Goals conceded vs average
-10%
-6%
Our expected goals here
1.56
1.07
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 El Paso Locomotive vs Oakland Roots?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 77% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win El Paso Locomotive vs Oakland Roots?
On our numbers El Paso Locomotive have a 52% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Oakland Roots 24%.
How many goals will there be in El Paso Locomotive vs Oakland Roots?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 54% likely and both teams score 60% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for El Paso Locomotive vs Oakland Roots?
Our predicted score is El Paso Locomotive 1–1 Oakland Roots, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.
When is El Paso Locomotive vs Oakland Roots?
El Paso Locomotive vs Oakland Roots (USL Championship) kicks off on Sunday 9 August 2026 at 02:00 (West Africa Time) at Southwest University Park.
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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