Tampa Bay Rowdies and Rhode Island face each other on Sunday 08.16.2026, 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 Rhode Island, 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 Rhode Island
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BTTS - Yes
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Tampa Bay Rowdies preview
Tampa Bay Rowdies heads into the match with the following record in the USL Championship: in 19 matches, Tampa Bay Rowdies secured 12 victories, 5 draws, and 2 losses, maintaining an average of 2.16 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Tampa Bay Rowdies's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 12 victories so far.
Tampa Bay Rowdies has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 36 goals, of which 36 were scored in the USL Championship, resulting in an average of 1.89 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Matthew Dyan Myers, who has found the back of the net 9 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Charlie Ostrem has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 7 assists.
On the defensive side, Tampa Bay Rowdies has conceded 19 goals in the USL Championship (an average of 1 per game) and 19 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1 per match in the 2026 campaign.
Rhode Island preview
Rhode Island comes into the game with 17 matches played so far in the USL Championship. They have secured 7 victories, 4 draws, and 6 losses, maintaining an average of 1.47 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 7 wins, 4 draws, and 6 losses.
Rhode Island's attack has been highly effective, scoring 27 goals during this period. Of that total, 27 were netted in the USL Championship, with an average of 1.59 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.59.
Rhode Island's offensive system is led by Jerome Williams, the team's top scorer this season. The american forward has found the back of the net 8 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Jerome Williams. The forward has contributed with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 19 goals with an average of 1.12 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 19 goals in 17 matches, averaging 1.12 per match.
Head to head: Tampa Bay Rowdies vs Rhode Island
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 W W D L |
2 |
| Home | W L L D W |
1.4 |
| Away | W W D W W |
2.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 63% | 56% | 70% |
| Goals | 2.89 | 3.78 | 2.1 |
| Scored | 1.89 | 2.22 | 1.6 |
| Conceded | 1 | 1.56 | 0.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 47% | 56% | 40% |
| Without Conceding | 47% | 33% | 60% |
| Failed To Score | 5% | 11% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 84% | 67% | 100% |
|
xG
|
1.76 | 2.01 | 1.54 |
|
xGA
|
1.15 | 1.11 | 1.19 |
Rhode Island
USA - USL Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L W W L |
1.8 |
| Home | W W D W D |
2.2 |
| Away | L W L W L |
1.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 41% | 44% | 38% |
| Goals | 2.71 | 2.44 | 3 |
| Scored | 1.59 | 1.67 | 1.5 |
| Conceded | 1.12 | 0.78 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 59% | 56% | 63% |
| Without Conceding | 29% | 44% | 13% |
| Failed To Score | 18% | 11% | 25% |
| 1st to Score | 84% | 67% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.82 | 1.89 | 1.74 |
|
xGA
|
1.18 | 1 | 1.38 |
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