Oakland Roots vs Sacramento Republic: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
01:00 WAT, Sunday 17 May: Oakland Roots v Sacramento Republic in the USL League One Cup, played at Laney College Football Stadium. In the table, Oakland Roots are 26th, lower half, on 3 points after 4 matches; Sacramento Republic are 11th (upper half) with 9.
Current form
Oakland Roots, last 5: WWDDL Their latest outing: 2–1 win over El Paso Locomotive, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 1.5 conceded per game.
Sacramento Republic, last 5: WWDDW Their latest outing: 3–2 win over Orange County SC, at home. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 0 lost from 3. The attack is flying at 2.5 goals per game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Momentum favours Sacramento Republic, collecting 2.3 points per game to 1.5 for Oakland Roots.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Oakland Roots 1.1 xG, Sacramento Republic 1.4 xG – a total near 2.5. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 45%, GG 55%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Oakland Roots 30%, draw 28%, Sacramento Republic 42%.
GG/NG: GG (55%) at 1.80.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (75%, odds 1.22). 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 Roots30%fair 3.30 · @2.75
Draw28%fair 3.56 · @2.95
Sacramento Republic42%fair 2.40 · @2.50
2.55Expected goals
1.14Oakland Roots xG
1.41Sacramento Republic xG
55%Both score
45%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–113%
0–111%
1–09%
1–29%
0–08%
0–28%
From our goals model: Oakland Roots 1.1 – 1.4 Sacramento Republic 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
Sacramento Republic to win✓
42%
2.40
2.50
Double chance
Either team to win✓
72%
1.39
1.30
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
55%
1.82
1.80
Draw no bet
Sacramento Republic (draw no bet)✓
58%
1.73
–
Asian handicap
Oakland Roots +1 (Asian handicap)
74%
1.36
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
69%
1.44
1.40
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✓
55%
1.82
1.65
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
75%
1.33
1.22
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
88%
1.13
–
First team to score
Sacramento Republic to score first✓
51%
1.96
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
44%
2.30
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Sacramento Republic / FT Sacramento Republic✗
25%
3.96
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
9%
11.31
–
Recent results
Oakland Roots – last 6
WWDDLD
10 May
vs El Paso Locomotive
2–1
W
23 Apr
vs Las Vegas Lights
4–2
W
19 Apr
vs FC Tulsa
1–1
D
12 Apr
@ Tampa Bay Rowdies
2–2
D
29 Mar
vs Orange County SC
0–1
L
22 Mar
@ Phoenix Rising
2–2
D
1.8Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
83%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Sacramento Republic – last 6
WWDDWW
3 May
vs Orange County SC
3–2
W
26 Apr
vs Spokane Velocity
4–0
W
22 Apr
@ Brooklyn
1–1
D
12 Apr
@ Las Vegas Lights
1–1
D
5 Apr
vs Phoenix Rising
2–0
W
1 Apr
@ Valley 559 FC
4–0
W
2.5Scored / game
0.7Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Oakland Roots and Sacramento Republic.
What is the prediction for Oakland Roots vs Sacramento Republic?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 75% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Oakland Roots vs Sacramento Republic?
On our numbers Oakland Roots have a 30% chance of winning, the draw 28% and Sacramento Republic 42%.
How many goals will there be in Oakland Roots vs Sacramento Republic?
We expect about 2.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 45% likely and both teams score 55% 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 League One Cup) kicks off on Sunday 17 May 2026 at 01:00 (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.
