Sacramento Republic vs Phoenix Rising | Prediction | USL Championship | 23/08

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22 Aug 2026 23:00

Sacramento Republic and Phoenix Rising face each other in an official match of the 2026 USL Championship season. The game takes place at Papa Murphy’s Park on Sunday, 23/08/2026, at 04:00 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Sacramento Republic vs Phoenix Rising, 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 Sacramento Republic vs Phoenix Rising

The top bookmakers have set the odds, and our team has analysed all relevant match data. See our expert match prediction below:

BTTS - Yes

Market: BTTS - Yes · @ 1.70

1.70

Confidence

61%

Last updated: 23-08-2026

APWin experts have analysed the main betting markets and selected high-value bets.

Our prediction is: Draw

Who wins this match between Sacramento Republic and Phoenix Rising? For us, it's too close to call, so a draw is the best betting option for this match.

After taking into account the strengths and weaknesses of both sides, including recent form, it is clear that the most likely outcome is that the match ends with no winner.

Sacramento Republic preview

Sacramento Republic comes into the match having played 19 games in the USL Championship so far. They have recorded 8 wins, 6 draws, and 5 losses, with an average of 1.58 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 8 wins, 6 draws, and 5 losses.

Sacramento Republic's attack has scored 25 goals during this period. Out of this total, 25 goals were scored in the USL Championship, averaging 1.32 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.32.

The offence system of Sacramento Republic is led by Kyle Edwards as the top scorer of the season. The st. vincentian forward has scored 6 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, José Rodríguez, who has contributed with 4 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 16 goals with an average of 0.84 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 16 goals conceded in 19 matches, resulting in an average of 0.84.

Sacramento Republic's Latest Results

Phoenix Rising preview

On the other hand, Phoenix Rising comes into the match having played 20 games in the USL Championship so far. They have recorded 6 wins, 7 draws, and 7 losses, with an average of 1.25 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 6 wins, 7 draws, and 7 losses.

Phoenix Rising's attack has scored 27 goals during this period. Out of this total, 27 goals were scored in the USL Championship, averaging 1.35 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.35.

The offence system of Phoenix Rising is led by Ihsan Sacko as the top scorer of the season. The french forward has scored 10 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Ihsan Sacko, who has contributed with 3 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 27 goals with an average of 1.35 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 27 goals conceded in 20 matches, resulting in an average of 1.35.

Phoenix Rising's Latest Results