Las Vegas Lights vs Charleston Battery: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Sunday 30 August the USL Championship brings Las Vegas Lights against Charleston Battery at Cashman Field. Kick-off: 03:30 WAT. In the table, Las Vegas Lights are 11th, in the drop zone, on 36 points after 30 matches; Charleston Battery are 2nd (among the top four) with 53. There are 17 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Las Vegas Lights, last 5: LWWDD Their latest outing: 0–2 defeat to Lexington, away. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 0 lost from 3. Scoring is the worry: just 0.8 goals a game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Charleston Battery, last 5: WLWWL Their latest outing: 5–0 win over Miami FC, at home. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 3. 2.3 goals per outing makes them dangerous. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Las Vegas Lights 1.3 xG, Charleston Battery 1.7 xG – a total near 2.9. That is an open game on paper: 55% for three or more goals, 63% for GG.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Las Vegas Lights 31%, draw 21%, Charleston Battery 48%.
GG/NG: GG (63%) at 1.62.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (77%, odds 1.25). Most likely score in line with that pick: Las Vegas Lights 1–1 Charleston Battery. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Las Vegas Lights31%fair 3.24 · @3.20
Draw21%fair 4.72 · @3.45
Charleston Battery48%fair 2.09 · @2.00
2.93Expected goals
1.27Las Vegas Lights xG
1.66Charleston Battery xG
63%Both score
55%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–111%
1–29%
0–19%
0–27%
2–17%
1–07%
From our goals model: Las Vegas Lights 1.3 – 1.7 Charleston Battery expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Charleston Battery to win✓
48%
2.09
2.00
Double chance
Either team to win✓
79%
1.27
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
63%
1.59
1.62
Draw no bet
Charleston Battery (draw no bet)✓
61%
1.65
–
Asian handicap
Las Vegas Lights +1 (Asian handicap)✗
69%
1.45
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
77%
1.30
1.25
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
55%
1.83
1.77
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
67%
1.49
1.36
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
83%
1.21
–
First team to score
Charleston Battery to score first✓
54%
1.87
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
40%
2.50
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Charleston Battery / FT Charleston Battery✓
28%
3.57
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
9%
10.71
–
Recent results
Las Vegas Lights – last 6
LWWDDW
23 Aug
@ Lexington
0–2
L
16 Aug
vs Brooklyn
2–1
W
9 Aug
@ Miami FC
1–0
W
6 Aug
vs Oakland Roots
0–0
D
2 Aug
vs Phoenix Rising
1–1
D
26 Jul
@ Detroit City
1–0
W
0.8Scored / game
0.7Conceded / game
33%Both scored
17%Over 2.5
Charleston Battery – last 6
WLWWLD
25 Aug
vs Miami FC
5–0
W
16 Aug
@ Pittsburgh Riverhounds
1–3
L
9 Aug
@ Loudoun United
1–0
W
2 Aug
vs Brooklyn
5–0
W
26 Jul
@ Colorado Springs
1–2
L
19 Jul
vs Sacramento Republic
1–1
D
2.3Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
50%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Las Vegas Lights and Charleston Battery.
What is the prediction for Las Vegas Lights vs Charleston Battery?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 77% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Las Vegas Lights vs Charleston Battery?
On our numbers Las Vegas Lights have a 31% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Charleston Battery 48%.
How many goals will there be in Las Vegas Lights vs Charleston Battery?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 55% likely and both teams score 63% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Las Vegas Lights vs Charleston Battery?
Our predicted score is Las Vegas Lights 1–1 Charleston Battery, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.
When is Las Vegas Lights vs Charleston Battery?
Las Vegas Lights vs Charleston Battery (USL Championship) kicks off on Sunday 30 August 2026 at 03:30 (West Africa Time) at Cashman Field.
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.
Lexington0
Colorado Springs1
Oakland Roots1
Orange County SC1
FC Tulsa1
El Paso Locomotive4
New Mexico United1
San Antonio2