Tampa Bay Rowdies and Phoenix Rising face each other on Sunday 05.24.2026, at 00:30 (UK Time), in a USL Championship 2026 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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Tampa Bay Rowdies Win
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Tampa Bay Rowdies preview
Tampa Bay Rowdies heads into the match with the following record in the USL Championship: in 9 matches, Tampa Bay Rowdies secured 6 victories, 3 draws, and 0 losses, maintaining an average of 2.33 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Tampa Bay Rowdies's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 6 victories so far.
Tampa Bay Rowdies has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 14 goals, of which 14 were scored in the USL Championship, resulting in an average of 1.56 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Russell Cicerone, who has found the back of the net 2 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Russell Cicerone has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, Tampa Bay Rowdies has conceded 5 goals in the USL Championship (an average of 0.56 per game) and 5 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 0.56 per match in the 2026 campaign.
Phoenix Rising preview
Phoenix Rising comes into the game with 9 matches played so far in the USL Championship. They have secured 3 victories, 4 draws, and 2 losses, maintaining an average of 1.44 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 3 wins, 4 draws, and 2 losses.
Phoenix Rising's attack has been highly effective, scoring 13 goals during this period. Of that total, 13 were netted in the USL Championship, with an average of 1.44 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.44.
Phoenix Rising's offensive system is led by Ihsan Sacko, the team's top scorer this season. The french forward has found the back of the net 6 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Ihsan Sacko. The forward has contributed with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 9 goals with an average of 1 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 9 goals in 9 matches, averaging 1 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.
Tampa Bay Rowdies
USA - USL Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D W D D |
1.8 |
| Home | W D W W D |
2.2 |
| Away | W D D W W |
2.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 67% | 75% | 60% |
| Goals | 2.11 | 3 | 1.4 |
| Scored | 1.56 | 2.25 | 1 |
| Conceded | 0.56 | 0.75 | 0.4 |
| Both Teams to Score | 44% | 50% | 40% |
| Without Conceding | 56% | 50% | 60% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
|
xG
|
1.64 | 1.81 | 1.51 |
|
xGA
|
1.02 | 0.83 | 1.18 |
Phoenix Rising
USA - USL Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W W W L |
2 |
| Home | D W D D W |
1.8 |
| Away | W W L D L |
1.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 25% | 40% |
| Goals | 2.44 | 2.75 | 2.2 |
| Scored | 1.44 | 1.75 | 1.2 |
| Conceded | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 56% | 75% | 40% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 25% | 40% |
| Failed To Score | 11% | 0% | 20% |
| 1st to Score | 100% | 50% | 40% |
|
xG
|
1.32 | 1.48 | 1.18 |
|
xGA
|
1.22 | 1.22 | 1.22 |
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