Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗55% · fair 1.83
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓81% · fair 1.24
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 10.68
New Mexico United vs El Paso Locomotive: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
02:30 WAT, Thursday 2 April: New Mexico United v El Paso Locomotive in the US Open Cup, played at Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park.
Current form
New Mexico United, last 3: LWL Their latest outing: 0–1 defeat to San Antonio, away. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 1.7 conceded per game.
El Paso Locomotive, last 4: WWWD Their latest outing: 2–1 win over Sacramento Republic, away. Away from home the record reads 3 won, 0 lost from 3. The attack is flying at 2.3 goals per game. Defensively they have kept 2 clean sheets in that run.
Momentum favours El Paso Locomotive, collecting 2.5 points per game to 1.0 for New Mexico United.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give New Mexico United 1.7 xG, El Paso Locomotive 1.3 xG – a total near 3.0. That is an open game on paper: 57% for three or more goals, 55% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – New Mexico United 44%, draw 24%, El Paso Locomotive 31%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 2.5 goals (57%, odds 1.65). Most likely score in line with that pick: New Mexico United 2–1 El Paso Locomotive. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
New Mexico United44%fair 2.25 · @2.10
Draw24%fair 4.10 · @3.35
El Paso Locomotive31%fair 3.20 · @2.90
3.04Expected goals
1.72New Mexico United xG
1.31El Paso Locomotive xG
55%Both score
57%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–111%
2–19%
1–08%
2–07%
1–27%
0–16%
From our goals model: New Mexico United 1.7 – 1.3 El Paso Locomotive 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
New Mexico United to win✗
44%
2.25
2.10
Double chance
Either team to win✓
76%
1.32
1.20
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
55%
1.83
–
Draw no bet
New Mexico United (draw no bet)✗
59%
1.70
–
Asian handicap
El Paso Locomotive +1 (Asian handicap)✓
68%
1.48
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
81%
1.24
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
57%
1.77
1.65
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
64%
1.56
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
81%
1.24
–
First team to score
New Mexico United to score first✗
54%
1.85
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
39%
2.56
–
Half-time / full-time
HT New Mexico United / FT New Mexico United✗
29%
3.49
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
10.68
–
Recent results
New Mexico United – last 3
LWL
22 Mar
@ San Antonio
0–1
L
19 Mar
vs Cruizers
3–2
W
15 Mar
@ Oakland Roots
1–2
L
1.3Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
El Paso Locomotive – last 4
WWWD
29 Mar
@ Sacramento Republic
2–1
W
20 Mar
@ Laredo Heat
2–0
W
15 Mar
@ Monterey Bay
3–0
W
8 Mar
vs Colorado Springs
2–2
D
2.3Scored / game
0.8Conceded / game
50%Both scored
75%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between New Mexico United and El Paso Locomotive.
What is the prediction for New Mexico United vs El Paso Locomotive?
Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 57% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.65.
Who will win New Mexico United vs El Paso Locomotive?
On our numbers New Mexico United have a 44% chance of winning, the draw 24% and El Paso Locomotive 31%.
How many goals will there be in New Mexico United vs El Paso Locomotive?
We expect about 3.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 57% likely and both teams score 55% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for New Mexico United vs El Paso Locomotive?
Our predicted score is New Mexico United 2–1 El Paso Locomotive, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.0 goals in total.
When is New Mexico United vs El Paso Locomotive?
New Mexico United vs El Paso Locomotive (US Open Cup) kicks off on Thursday 2 April 2026 at 02:30 (West Africa Time) at Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes 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.