El Paso Locomotive and Pittsburgh Riverhounds face each other in an official match of the 2026 USL Championship season. The game takes place at on Thursday, 27/08/2026, at 02:00 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for El Paso Locomotive vs Pittsburgh Riverhounds, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.

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👉 Our prediction is: Pittsburgh Riverhounds to win

Take Pittsburgh Riverhounds lightly at your own risk. While they are playing away from home, they are still a dangerous opponent that is capable of causing an upset.

Indeed, we are tipping Pittsburgh Riverhounds to win outright on the 1X2 market, where they are priced at 2.7 to win. We see Pittsburgh Riverhounds matching up well with El Paso Locomotive, and they have some weapons that can exploit the home side's vulnerabilities.

👉 Our prediction is: El Paso Locomotive to win the 1st half

El Paso Locomotive comes into their match with Pittsburgh Riverhounds with a lot going for them. Apart from being the superior side based on form and statistics, they also have the added advantage of being at home.

The odds for an outright home win on the 1X2 market are not that appealing, so we recommend taking El Paso Locomotive to win the first half to get the most value out of your bet.

El Paso Locomotive preview

El Paso Locomotive comes into the match having played 21 games in the USL Championship so far. They have recorded 10 wins, 4 draws, and 7 losses, with an average of 1.62 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 10 wins, 4 draws, and 7 losses.

El Paso Locomotive's attack has scored 33 goals during this period. Out of this total, 33 goals were scored in the USL Championship, averaging 1.57 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.57.

The offence system of El Paso Locomotive is led by Rubio Rubin as the top scorer of the season. The guatemalan forward has scored 10 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Eric Calvillo, who has contributed with 4 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 27 goals with an average of 1.29 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 27 goals conceded in 21 matches, resulting in an average of 1.29.

Pittsburgh Riverhounds preview

On the other hand, Pittsburgh Riverhounds comes into the match having played 21 games in the USL Championship so far. They have recorded 10 wins, 3 draws, and 8 losses, with an average of 1.57 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 10 wins, 3 draws, and 8 losses.

Pittsburgh Riverhounds's attack has scored 24 goals during this period. Out of this total, 24 goals were scored in the USL Championship, averaging 1.14 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.14.

The offence system of Pittsburgh Riverhounds is led by Albert Dikwa Lega as the top scorer of the season. The cameroonian forward has scored 6 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Perrin Barnes, who has contributed with 4 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 21 goals with an average of 1 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 21 goals conceded in 21 matches, resulting in an average of 1.

Head to head: El Paso Locomotive vs Pittsburgh Riverhounds

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Home Team

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El Paso Locomotive

USA - USL Championship

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W W W W L

2.4

Home W W W D L

2

Away W W L L W

1.8

Away Team

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Pittsburgh Riverhounds

USA - USL Championship

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W W D W L

2

Home W D L L W

1.4

Away W W L D W

2

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Published on 24 August 2026, at 20:09 Last updated on 24 August 2026, at 20:09
Author: Gustavo Porto

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