Charleston Battery and Tampa Bay Rowdies face each other on Saturday 04.18.2026, at 20:00 (UK Time), in a USL Championship 2026 match. The game will take place at Charleston Battery's home ground, the MUSC Health Stadium.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Charleston Battery and Tampa Bay Rowdies, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Charleston Battery vs Tampa Bay Rowdies
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Charleston Battery preview
Charleston Battery heads into the match with the following record in the USL Championship: in 5 matches, Charleston Battery secured 3 victories, 0 draws, and 2 losses, maintaining an average of 1.8 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Charleston Battery's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 3 victories so far.
Charleston Battery has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 7 goals, of which 7 were scored in the USL Championship, resulting in an average of 1.4 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Emilio Ycaza, who has found the back of the net 2 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Joey Akpunonu has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, Charleston Battery has conceded 7 goals in the USL Championship (an average of 1.4 per game) and 7 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.4 per match in the 2026 campaign.
Tampa Bay Rowdies preview
Tampa Bay Rowdies comes into the game with 5 matches played so far in the USL Championship. They have secured 4 victories, 1 draws, and 0 losses, maintaining an average of 2.6 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 4 wins, 1 draws, and 0 losses.
Tampa Bay Rowdies's attack has been highly effective, scoring 10 goals during this period. Of that total, 10 were netted in the USL Championship, with an average of 2 goals per game. The overall season average is 2.
Tampa Bay Rowdies's offensive system is led by Russell Cicerone, the team's top scorer this season. The american forward has found the back of the net 2 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Pedro Dolabella. The midfielder has contributed with 1 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 3 goals with an average of 0.6 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 3 goals in 5 matches, averaging 0.6 per match.
Head to head: Charleston Battery vs Tampa Bay Rowdies
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Charleston Battery
USA - USL Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W L W W |
1.8 |
| Home | W W D W D |
2.2 |
| Away | L W L L D |
0.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 100% | 33% |
| Goals | 2.8 | 4 | 2 |
| Scored | 1.4 | 2.5 | 0.67 |
| Conceded | 1.4 | 1.5 | 1.33 |
| Both Teams to Score | 40% | 100% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 20% | 0% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 40% | 0% | 67% |
| 1st to Score | 40% | 50% | 33% |
|
xG
|
1.49 | 2.76 | 1.06 |
|
xGA
|
1.43 | 1.23 | 1.49 |
Tampa Bay Rowdies
USA - USL Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W W W W |
2.6 |
| Home | D W W D W |
2.2 |
| Away | W W L D W |
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 80% | 67% | 100% |
| Goals | 2.6 | 3.67 | 1 |
| Scored | 2 | 2.67 | 1 |
| Conceded | 0.6 | 1 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 40% | 67% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 60% | 33% | 100% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 40% | 100% | 100% |
|
xG
|
1.84 | 1.92 | 1.73 |
|
xGA
|
0.73 | 0.61 | 0.93 |
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