USL Championship
Hartford Athletic vs Tampa Bay Rowdies
Sun, 13 Sep 2026 - 00:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Dillon Stadium
Hartford Athletic vs Tampa Bay Rowdies Prediction & Stats - USL Championship 2026
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Hartford Athletic vs Tampa Bay Rowdies carries real history into this round of the USL Championship.
The two sides meet on 13/09 (Sunday) at Dillon Stadium, 00:00 (UK time).
Read the Hartford Athletic vs Tampa Bay Rowdies prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Hartford Athletic vs Tampa Bay Rowdies
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Hartford Athletic vs Tampa Bay Rowdies call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Under 4.5 Goals
Last updated on 10-09-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Tampa Bay Rowdies the side to beat, with roughly 24% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all USL Championship odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Hartford Athletic Preview
Hartford Athletic reach this fixture 22 match into their USL Championship. Here is where Hartford Athletic stand:
In this competition
7 won, 10 drawn, 5 lost
1.41 points per game
21 scored, at 0.95 a game
22 conceded, at 1 a game
Hartford Athletic, season-wide
7 won, 10 drawn, 5 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Barry Coffey, 6 goals
Most assists: Sebastian Anderson, 5 assists
Recent results — Hartford Athletic
05/09/2026 19:00
02/09/2026 19:00
29/08/2026 19:00
15/08/2026 19:00
09/08/2026 17:00
Tampa Bay Rowdies: how they are travelling
Tampa Bay Rowdies come in 23 matches into their USL Championship.
Here is what Tampa Bay Rowdies have produced:
In this competition
14 won, 6 drawn, 3 lost
2.09 points per game
40 scored, at 1.74 a game
20 conceded, at 0.87 a game
Tampa Bay Rowdies, season-wide
14 won, 6 drawn, 3 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Matthew Dyan Myers, 9 goals
Most assists: Charlie Ostrem, 8 assists
Recent results — Tampa Bay Rowdies
05/09/2026 19:30
29/08/2026 17:00
22/08/2026 19:00
15/08/2026 19:30
08/08/2026 22:00
The head-to-head favours Tampa Bay Rowdies
Tampa Bay Rowdies have generally come out ahead of Hartford Athletic in their recent meetings.
From 15 match(es):
Tampa Bay Rowdies: 10 win(s)
Hartford Athletic: 3 win(s)
Drawn: 2
That trend is worth factoring into the Hartford Athletic vs Tampa Bay Rowdies prediction.
Form comparison Hartford Athletic vs Tampa Bay Rowdies
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Hartford Athletic
USA - USL Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
W
W
D
|
1.41 |
| Home |
W
W
D
D
D
|
1.56 |
| Away |
D
W
D
L
D
|
1.31 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 32% | 33% | 31% |
| Goals | 1.95 | 2.56 | 1.54 |
| Scored | 0.95 | 1.22 | 0.77 |
| Conceded | 1 | 1.33 | 0.77 |
| Both Teams to Score | 41% | 56% | 31% |
| Without Conceding | 36% | 33% | 38% |
| Failed To Score | 50% | 44% | 54% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.42 | 1.71 | 1.22 |
|
xGA
|
1.64 | 1.31 | 1.87 |
Away Team
Tampa Bay Rowdies
USA - USL Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
D
L
W
|
2.09 |
| Home |
L
W
W
W
L
|
2.09 |
| Away |
D
L
W
W
D
|
2.08 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 61% | 64% | 58% |
| Goals | 2.61 | 3.45 | 1.83 |
| Scored | 1.74 | 2.18 | 1.33 |
| Conceded | 0.87 | 1.27 | 0.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 39% | 45% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 52% | 45% | 58% |
| Failed To Score | 13% | 9% | 17% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.71 | 1.97 | 1.47 |
|
xGA
|
1.1 | 1.06 | 1.15 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Hartford Athletic win or Draw
Betting on Hartford Athletic to win or draw in the Double Chance market is a solid pick for this fixture. With home advantage on their side, they stand a great chance of securing a positive result against Tampa Bay Rowdies.
Given their consistency at home and the added cushion of a draw still landing the bet, the 1X market is a smart and calculated choice.
👉 Prediction: Tampa Bay Rowdies to Win the First Half
All signs point to Tampa Bay Rowdies being the dominant team in Hartford Athletic vs Tampa Bay Rowdies. They have been the superior team this season, while Hartford Athletic has struggled to keep up.
Instead of backing them for the full match, we recommend betting on Tampa Bay Rowdies to win the first half.
Fixture information - Hartford Athletic vs Tampa Bay Rowdies
Match: Hartford Athletic vs Tampa Bay Rowdies
Competition: USL Championship
Date: Sunday, 13/09/2026
Kick-off: 00:00 (UK time)
Venue: Dillon Stadium
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Stats
The statistics for Hartford Athletic vs Tampa Bay Rowdies that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.2
League: 2.71
Both Teams to Score
45%
League: 54%
Over 1.5+
63%
League: 72%
Over 2.5+
42%
League: 49%
Cards
4.89
League: 4.57
Corners
11.75
League: 9.22
Home Team
Hartford Athletic
USA - USL Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
W
W
D
|
1.41 |
| Home |
W
W
D
D
D
|
1.56 |
| Away |
D
W
D
L
D
|
1.31 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 32% | 33% | 31% |
| Goals | 1.95 | 2.56 | 1.54 |
| Scored | 0.95 | 1.22 | 0.77 |
| Conceded | 1 | 1.33 | 0.77 |
| Both Teams to Score | 41% | 56% | 31% |
| Without Conceding | 36% | 33% | 38% |
| Failed To Score | 50% | 44% | 54% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.42 | 1.71 | 1.22 |
|
xGA
|
1.64 | 1.31 | 1.87 |
Away Team
Tampa Bay Rowdies
USA - USL Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
D
L
W
|
2.09 |
| Home |
L
W
W
W
L
|
2.09 |
| Away |
D
L
W
W
D
|
2.08 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 61% | 64% | 58% |
| Goals | 2.61 | 3.45 | 1.83 |
| Scored | 1.74 | 2.18 | 1.33 |
| Conceded | 0.87 | 1.27 | 0.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 39% | 45% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 52% | 45% | 58% |
| Failed To Score | 13% | 9% | 17% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.71 | 1.97 | 1.47 |
|
xGA
|
1.1 | 1.06 | 1.15 |
Corners
10.87 / Match
+26% Corners / Match
Hartford Athletic received +26% more corners than Tampa Bay Rowdies in the USL Championship
8.61 / Match
Detroit City FC
(1)
Charleston Battery
(5)
Birmingham Legion
(6)
Miami FC II
(7)
Indy Eleven
(9)
Loudoun United
(3)
Phoenix Rising
(0)(6)
Brooklyn FC
(5)
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
(4)
Detroit City FC
(8)
Rhode Island
(1)
Orange County SC
(5)
Louisville City
(3)
Miami FC II
Cards
2.05 / Match
+21% Cards / Match
Tampa Bay Rowdies received +21% more cards than Hartford Athletic in the USL Championship
2.48 / Match
Detroit City FC
(1)
Charleston Battery
(3)
Birmingham Legion
(3)
Miami FC II
(1)
Indy Eleven
(2)
Loudoun United
(2)
Phoenix Rising
(0)(2)
Brooklyn FC
(1)
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
(2)
Detroit City FC
(2)
Rhode Island
(2)
Orange County SC
(0)
Louisville City
(4)
Miami FC II
Goals Scored
0.95 / Match
+83%
Tampa Bay Rowdies is +83% better in terms of goals scored
1.74 / Match
Detroit City FC
(1)
Charleston Battery
(2)
Birmingham Legion
(3)
Miami FC II
(2)
Indy Eleven
(1)
Loudoun United
(0)
Phoenix Rising
(0)(2)
Brooklyn FC
(0)
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
(0)
Detroit City FC
(2)
Rhode Island
(3)
Orange County SC
(5)
Louisville City
(3)
Miami FC II
Goals Conceded
1 / Match
+13%
Hartford Athletic condeded +13% more goals than Tampa Bay Rowdies
0.87 / Match
Detroit City FC
(1)
Charleston Battery
(1)
Birmingham Legion
(2)
Miami FC II
(1)
Indy Eleven
(1)
Loudoun United
(2)
Phoenix Rising
(0)(0)
Brooklyn FC
(0)
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
(1)
Detroit City FC
(0)
Rhode Island
(0)
Orange County SC
(4)
Louisville City
(2)
Miami FC II
USL Championship Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Tampa Bay Rowdies
|
23 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 40 | 20 | 20 | 48 | 2.09 |
| 2 |
New Mexico United
|
21 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 31 | 21 | 10 | 40 | 1.9 |
| 3 |
El Paso Locomotive
|
23 | 12 | 4 | 7 | 39 | 29 | 10 | 40 | 1.74 |
| 4 |
Charleston Battery
|
23 | 12 | 3 | 8 | 47 | 29 | 18 | 39 | 1.7 |
| 5 |
Detroit City FC
|
22 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 28 | 18 | 10 | 37 | 1.68 |
| 6 |
Tulsa Roughnecks
|
22 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 26 | 19 | 7 | 36 | 1.64 |
| 7 |
San Antonio
|
23 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 28 | 26 | 2 | 36 | 1.57 |
| 8 |
Orange County SC
|
23 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 34 | 32 | 2 | 36 | 1.57 |
| 9 |
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
|
24 | 10 | 5 | 9 | 27 | 25 | 2 | 35 | 1.46 |
| 10 |
Colorado Springs
|
23 | 10 | 4 | 9 | 38 | 36 | 2 | 34 | 1.48 |
| 11 |
Sacramento Republic
|
22 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 29 | 20 | 9 | 33 | 1.5 |
| 12 |
Louisville City
|
23 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 38 | 37 | 1 | 33 | 1.43 |
| 13 |
Lexington
|
23 | 9 | 4 | 10 | 33 | 29 | 4 | 31 | 1.35 |
| 14 |
Hartford Athletic
|
22 | 7 | 10 | 5 | 21 | 22 | -1 | 31 | 1.41 |
| 15 |
Phoenix Rising
|
23 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 32 | 31 | 1 | 30 | 1.3 |
| 16 |
Rhode Island
|
21 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 31 | 24 | 7 | 29 | 1.38 |
| 17 |
Indy Eleven
|
21 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 26 | 26 | 0 | 29 | 1.38 |
| 18 |
Las Vegas Lights
|
23 | 8 | 5 | 10 | 29 | 34 | -5 | 29 | 1.26 |
| 19 |
Oakland Roots
|
23 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 28 | 31 | -3 | 27 | 1.17 |
| 20 |
Miami FC II
|
23 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 27 | 41 | -14 | 23 | 1 |
| 21 |
Loudoun United
|
22 | 3 | 11 | 8 | 26 | 39 | -13 | 20 | 0.91 |
| 22 |
Birmingham Legion
|
21 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 26 | 32 | -6 | 18 | 0.86 |
| 23 |
Monterey Bay
|
24 | 4 | 6 | 14 | 25 | 42 | -17 | 18 | 0.75 |
| 24 |
Brooklyn FC
|
21 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 22 | 38 | -16 | 16 | 0.76 |
| 25 |
Sporting JAX
|
23 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 30 | 60 | -30 | 14 | 0.61 |
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