Tampa Bay Rowdies and Phoenix Rising face each other on Sunday 08.17.2025, at 02:00 (UK Time), in a USL Championship 2025 match. The game will take place at Tampa Bay Rowdies's home ground, the Al Lang Stadium.

Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Tampa Bay Rowdies and Phoenix Rising, 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 Tampa Bay Rowdies vs Phoenix Rising

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👉 Our prediction is: Tampa Bay Rowdies win or draw

The home team is usually a safe bet in the Double Chance market, and that is no different in the upcoming match. Our top tip is to bet a Tampa Bay Rowdies win or draw against Phoenix Rising.

Our analysis of Tampa Bay Rowdies points to them being the superior side, which is why they have a strong chance to win the match outright. And with the added benefit of needing only a draw at home against Phoenix Rising, their chances of cashing in the 1X Double Chance bet grow even stronger.

👉 Our prediction is: Over 2.5 goals in the match

Tampa Bay Rowdies and Phoenix Rising are two attacking sides who have what it takes to make this an entertaining and eventful match.

That's why we highly recommend taking the bet of over 2.5 goals. The bet wins if there are 3 or more goals scored in the match, and if there are 2 goals or fewer, the bet loses.

Tampa Bay Rowdies preview

Tampa Bay Rowdies heads into the match with the following record in the USL Championship: in 18 matches, Tampa Bay Rowdies secured 5 victories, 2 draws, and 11 losses, maintaining an average of 0.94 points per game.

Taking a broader look at Tampa Bay Rowdies's 2025 season, the team has achieved a total of 5 victories so far.

Tampa Bay Rowdies has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 21 goals, of which 21 were scored in the USL Championship, resulting in an average of 1.17 goals per game.

Individually, the standout performer is Woobens Pacius, who has found the back of the net 6 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Lewis Hilton has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 4 assists.

On the defensive side, Tampa Bay Rowdies has conceded 28 goals in the USL Championship (an average of 1.56 per game) and 28 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.56 per match in the 2025 campaign.

Phoenix Rising preview

Phoenix Rising comes into the game with 19 matches played so far in the USL Championship. They have secured 6 victories, 6 draws, and 7 losses, maintaining an average of 1.26 points per game in the competition.

Across all competitions in the 2025 season, the team has recorded 6 wins, 6 draws, and 7 losses.

Phoenix Rising's attack has been highly effective, scoring 30 goals during this period. Of that total, 30 were netted in the USL Championship, with an average of 1.58 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.58.

Phoenix Rising's offensive system is led by Hope Avayevu, the team's top scorer this season. The ghanaian midfielder has found the back of the net 5 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Hope Avayevu. The midfielder has contributed with 8 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 35 goals with an average of 1.84 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 35 goals in 19 matches, averaging 1.84 per match.

Head to head: Tampa Bay Rowdies vs Phoenix Rising

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

Home Team

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Tampa Bay Rowdies

USA - USL Championship

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L W W L W

0.94

Home W W L L D

1

Away L W W L L

0.91

Away Team

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Phoenix Rising

USA - USL Championship

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L D L W L

1.26

Home D L W W D

1.13

Away L L W L D

1.36

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