Phoenix Rising and El Paso Locomotive face each other in an official match of the 2026 USL Championship season. The game takes place at Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex on Sunday, 20/09/2026, at 03:00 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Phoenix Rising vs El Paso Locomotive, 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.

APWin predictions for Phoenix Rising vs El Paso Locomotive

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👉 Our prediction is: Over 2.5 goals in the match

After careful analysis of Phoenix Rising and El Paso Locomotive, we predict that the match will go over 2.5 goals. This means the two teams are likely to score 3 or more goals combined.

The two attacks have been playing quite well of late, which is why we feel this is the best bet for this upcoming match.

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

El Paso Locomotive is a tough opponent to face, particularly away from home. They have enough dangerous attacking weapons to deal some damage up front, while the defence is quite solid as well.

It would not be a shock if they come in and give their hosts Phoenix Rising a bit of a scare in the early going.

That is why we recommend taking El Paso Locomotive to win the first half.

Phoenix Rising preview

Phoenix Rising comes into the match having played 24 games in the USL Championship so far. They have recorded 8 wins, 9 draws, and 7 losses, with an average of 1.38 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 8 wins, 9 draws, and 7 losses.

Phoenix Rising's attack has scored 34 goals during this period. Out of this total, 34 goals were scored in the USL Championship, averaging 1.42 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.42.

The offence system of Phoenix Rising is led by Ihsan Sacko as the top scorer of the season. The french forward has scored 12 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Ihsan Sacko, who has contributed with 4 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 32 goals with an average of 1.33 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 32 goals conceded in 24 matches, resulting in an average of 1.33.

El Paso Locomotive preview

On the other hand, El Paso Locomotive comes into the match having played 24 games in the USL Championship so far. They have recorded 13 wins, 4 draws, and 7 losses, with an average of 1.79 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 13 wins, 4 draws, and 7 losses.

El Paso Locomotive's attack has scored 41 goals during this period. Out of this total, 41 goals were scored in the USL Championship, averaging 1.71 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.71.

The offence system of El Paso Locomotive is led by Rubio Rubin as the top scorer of the season. The guatemalan forward has scored 14 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 30 goals with an average of 1.25 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 30 goals conceded in 24 matches, resulting in an average of 1.25.

Head to head: Phoenix Rising vs El Paso Locomotive

Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.

Home Team

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Phoenix Rising

USA - USL Championship

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W D W D W

2.2

Home W W W D W

2.6

Away D D L D L

0.6

Away Team

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El Paso Locomotive

USA - USL Championship

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W W W W W

3

Home W W W W W

3

Away W W W L L

1.8

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Published on 17 September 2026, at 20:25 Last updated on 17 September 2026, at 20:25
Author: Amauri Barbosa

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