USL Championship
Phoenix Rising vs Colorado Springs
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 - 03:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex
Phoenix Rising vs Colorado Springs Prediction & Stats - USL Championship 2026
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Phoenix Rising vs Colorado Springs carries real history into this round of the USL Championship.
The two sides meet on 20/08 (Thursday) at Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex, 03:00 (UK time).
Read the Phoenix Rising vs Colorado Springs prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Phoenix Rising vs Colorado Springs
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Phoenix Rising vs Colorado Springs call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Under 3.5 Goals
Last updated on 19-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Colorado Springs the side to beat, with roughly 35% 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.
Phoenix Rising Preview
Phoenix Rising reach this fixture 19 match into their USL Championship. Here is where Phoenix Rising stand:
In this competition
5 won, 7 drawn, 7 lost
1.16 points per game
24 scored, at 1.26 a game
26 conceded, at 1.37 a game
Phoenix Rising, season-wide
5 won, 7 drawn, 7 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Ihsan Sacko, 9 goals
Most assists: Ihsan Sacko, 3 assists
Recent results — Phoenix Rising
08/08/2026 19:00
01/08/2026 22:30
25/07/2026 22:30
18/07/2026 22:30
04/07/2026 21:00
Colorado Springs: how they are travelling
Colorado Springs come in 19 matches into their USL Championship.
Here is what Colorado Springs have produced:
In this competition
8 won, 4 drawn, 7 lost
1.47 points per game
31 scored, at 1.63 a game
28 conceded, at 1.47 a game
Colorado Springs, season-wide
8 won, 4 drawn, 7 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Khori Bennett, 10 goals
Most assists: Samuel Williams, 3 assists
Recent results — Colorado Springs
15/08/2026 21:00
08/08/2026 19:30
01/08/2026 21:30
25/07/2026 21:00
22/07/2026 21:00
The head-to-head favours Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs have generally come out ahead of Phoenix Rising in their recent meetings.
From 20 match(es):
Colorado Springs: 9 win(s)
Phoenix Rising: 8 win(s)
Drawn: 3
That trend is worth factoring into the Phoenix Rising vs Colorado Springs prediction.
Form comparison Phoenix Rising vs Colorado Springs
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Phoenix Rising
USA - USL Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
D
D
W
L
|
1.16 |
| Home |
D
W
L
L
W
|
1.44 |
| Away |
L
D
L
D
L
|
0.9 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 26% | 33% | 20% |
| Goals | 2.63 | 3 | 2.3 |
| Scored | 1.26 | 1.67 | 0.9 |
| Conceded | 1.37 | 1.33 | 1.4 |
| Both Teams to Score | 53% | 56% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 26% | 33% | 20% |
| Failed To Score | 26% | 22% | 30% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.48 | 1.93 | 1.08 |
|
xGA
|
1.3 | 1.18 | 1.42 |
Away Team
Colorado Springs
USA - USL Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
L
L
W
|
1.47 |
| Home |
W
W
W
W
L
|
2 |
| Away |
L
L
W
W
L
|
0.89 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 42% | 60% | 22% |
| Goals | 3.11 | 3.4 | 2.78 |
| Scored | 1.63 | 2.1 | 1.11 |
| Conceded | 1.47 | 1.3 | 1.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 63% | 80% | 44% |
| Without Conceding | 11% | 10% | 11% |
| Failed To Score | 26% | 10% | 44% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.83 | 2.15 | 1.48 |
|
xGA
|
1.08 | 0.86 | 1.33 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Phoenix Rising win or Draw
Betting on Phoenix Rising 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 Colorado Springs.
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: Phoenix Rising to Win the First Half
We expect the half-time market to offer great value in Phoenix Rising vs Colorado Springs.
Phoenix Rising has often started strong, particularly at home, where they dominate possession early. This makes them an excellent pick to lead at half-time.
Fixture information - Phoenix Rising vs Colorado Springs
Match: Phoenix Rising vs Colorado Springs
Competition: USL Championship
Date: Thursday, 20/08/2026
Kick-off: 03:00 (UK time)
Venue: Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex
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Stats
The statistics for Phoenix Rising vs Colorado Springs that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.89
League: 2.69
Both Teams to Score
50%
League: 53%
Over 1.5+
78%
League: 71%
Over 2.5+
44%
League: 48%
Cards
5
League: 4.63
Corners
10.66
League: 9.21
Home Team
Phoenix Rising
USA - USL Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
D
D
W
L
|
1.16 |
| Home |
D
W
L
L
W
|
1.44 |
| Away |
L
D
L
D
L
|
0.9 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 26% | 33% | 20% |
| Goals | 2.63 | 3 | 2.3 |
| Scored | 1.26 | 1.67 | 0.9 |
| Conceded | 1.37 | 1.33 | 1.4 |
| Both Teams to Score | 53% | 56% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 26% | 33% | 20% |
| Failed To Score | 26% | 22% | 30% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.48 | 1.93 | 1.08 |
|
xGA
|
1.3 | 1.18 | 1.42 |
Away Team
Colorado Springs
USA - USL Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
L
L
W
|
1.47 |
| Home |
W
W
W
W
L
|
2 |
| Away |
L
L
W
W
L
|
0.89 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 42% | 60% | 22% |
| Goals | 3.11 | 3.4 | 2.78 |
| Scored | 1.63 | 2.1 | 1.11 |
| Conceded | 1.47 | 1.3 | 1.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 63% | 80% | 44% |
| Without Conceding | 11% | 10% | 11% |
| Failed To Score | 26% | 10% | 44% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.83 | 2.15 | 1.48 |
|
xGA
|
1.08 | 0.86 | 1.33 |
Corners
8.84 / Match
+6% Corners / Match
Colorado Springs received +6% more corners than Phoenix Rising in the USL Championship
9.37 / Match
Lexington
(7)
Las Vegas Lights
(5)
Hartford Athletic
(6)
Monterey Bay
(9)
Colorado Springs
(2)
Oakland Roots
(9)
El Paso Locomotive
(4)(12)
Birmingham Legion
(2)
Rhode Island
(14)
New Mexico United
(5)
Charleston Battery
(7)
Miami FC II
(14)
Phoenix Rising
(8)
San Antonio
Cards
3.11 / Match
+91% Cards / Match
Phoenix Rising received +91% more cards than Colorado Springs in the USL Championship
1.63 / Match
Lexington
(1)
Las Vegas Lights
(3)
Hartford Athletic
(0)
Monterey Bay
(2)
Colorado Springs
(2)
Oakland Roots
(2)
El Paso Locomotive
(3)(2)
Birmingham Legion
(2)
Rhode Island
(1)
New Mexico United
(1)
Charleston Battery
(1)
Miami FC II
(0)
Phoenix Rising
(2)
San Antonio
Goals Scored
1.26 / Match
+29%
Colorado Springs is +29% better in terms of goals scored
1.63 / Match
Lexington
(0)
Las Vegas Lights
(1)
Hartford Athletic
(0)
Monterey Bay
(3)
Colorado Springs
(1)
Oakland Roots
(3)
El Paso Locomotive
(1)(3)
Birmingham Legion
(0)
Rhode Island
(0)
New Mexico United
(2)
Charleston Battery
(2)
Miami FC II
(3)
Phoenix Rising
(1)
San Antonio
Goals Conceded
1.37 / Match
+7%
Colorado Springs condeded +7% more goals than Phoenix Rising
1.47 / Match
Lexington
(1)
Las Vegas Lights
(1)
Hartford Athletic
(0)
Monterey Bay
(2)
Colorado Springs
(3)
Oakland Roots
(4)
El Paso Locomotive
(1)(2)
Birmingham Legion
(2)
Rhode Island
(1)
New Mexico United
(1)
Charleston Battery
(0)
Miami FC II
(1)
Phoenix Rising
(2)
San Antonio
USL Championship Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Tampa Bay Rowdies
|
20 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 38 | 19 | 19 | 44 | 2.2 |
| 2 |
Orange County SC
|
20 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 31 | 25 | 6 | 34 | 1.7 |
| 3 |
Charleston Battery
|
20 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 39 | 27 | 12 | 33 | 1.65 |
| 4 |
New Mexico United
|
17 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 26 | 17 | 9 | 33 | 1.94 |
| 5 |
Detroit City FC
|
19 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 26 | 17 | 9 | 32 | 1.68 |
| 6 |
San Antonio
|
20 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 26 | 24 | 2 | 32 | 1.6 |
| 7 |
El Paso Locomotive
|
20 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 32 | 27 | 5 | 31 | 1.55 |
| 8 |
Louisville City
|
20 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 36 | 34 | 2 | 31 | 1.55 |
| 9 |
Sacramento Republic
|
19 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 25 | 16 | 9 | 30 | 1.58 |
| 10 |
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
|
20 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 23 | 21 | 2 | 30 | 1.5 |
| 11 |
Tulsa Roughnecks
|
19 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 20 | 18 | 2 | 29 | 1.53 |
| 12 |
Las Vegas Lights
|
20 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 28 | 28 | 0 | 29 | 1.45 |
| 13 |
Lexington
|
19 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 28 | 23 | 5 | 28 | 1.47 |
| 14 |
Colorado Springs
|
19 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 31 | 28 | 3 | 28 | 1.47 |
| 15 |
Rhode Island
|
18 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 27 | 21 | 6 | 25 | 1.39 |
| 16 |
Indy Eleven
|
18 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 21 | 21 | 0 | 25 | 1.39 |
| 17 |
Hartford Athletic
|
19 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 15 | 18 | -3 | 24 | 1.26 |
| 18 |
Oakland Roots
|
21 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 26 | 30 | -4 | 23 | 1.1 |
| 19 |
Phoenix Rising
|
19 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 24 | 26 | -2 | 22 | 1.16 |
| 20 |
Miami FC II
|
21 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 25 | 34 | -9 | 22 | 1.05 |
| 21 |
Loudoun United
|
19 | 3 | 10 | 6 | 21 | 30 | -9 | 19 | 1 |
| 22 |
Birmingham Legion
|
18 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 20 | 24 | -4 | 17 | 0.94 |
| 23 |
Monterey Bay
|
21 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 22 | 37 | -15 | 16 | 0.76 |
| 24 |
Brooklyn FC
|
18 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 18 | 34 | -16 | 13 | 0.72 |
| 25 |
Sporting JAX
|
20 | 1 | 5 | 14 | 23 | 52 | -29 | 8 | 0.4 |
Odds
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