USL Championship
Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs Brooklyn FC
Sun, 05 Jul 2026 - 00:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Highmark Stadium
Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs Brooklyn FC Prediction & Stats - USL Championship 2026
Predictions
It is all or nothing. Pittsburgh Riverhounds and Brooklyn FC meet in the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup on 05/07 (Sunday), at Highmark Stadium, at 00:00 UK time.
That is why the prediction below points to the best bet for this knockout clash.
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Prediction for Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs Brooklyn FC in the 2026 World Cup
It is all or nothing. That is why the prediction below points to the best bet for this knockout-style World Cup clash.
See our bet:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Handicap: Pittsburgh Riverhounds (-1.5)
Last updated on 01-07-2026.
Who is the favourite to win?
According to leading UK-licensed bookmakers, Pittsburgh Riverhounds are the favourites to win, with 60% of the odds pointing to victory.
Want to know more? See all World Cup odds and explore this and other fixtures from the biggest football tournament on the planet.
🆚 Match: Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs Brooklyn FC
🏆 Competition: 2026 FIFA World Cup
📅 Date: Sunday, 05/07/2026
🕐 Time: 00:00 UK time
🏟️ Stadium: Highmark Stadium
Pittsburgh Riverhounds in the 2026 World Cup
Pittsburgh Riverhounds come into this match with 12 match(es) played in the 2026 World Cup. See the record for Pittsburgh Riverhounds:
World Cup campaign
6 win(s), 2 draw(s), and 4 defeat(s)
Average: 1.67 point(s) per match
15 goals scored in the World Cup (1.25 per match)
13 goals conceded in the World Cup (1.08 per match)
Pittsburgh Riverhounds in 2026:
6 win(s), 2 draw(s), and 4 defeat(s) across all competitions
Top scorer: Albert Dikwa Lega with 6 goal(s)
Assists: Perrin Barnes with 3 assists
Latest results for Pittsburgh Riverhounds
20/06/2026 19:00
13/06/2026 19:00
30/05/2026 19:00
09/05/2026 19:00
02/05/2026 19:00
Brooklyn FC in the 2026 World Cup
Brooklyn FC come into this clash with 13 match(es) played in the 2026 World Cup.
See what Brooklyn FC have done so far:
World Cup campaign:
2 win(s), 3 draw(s), and 8 defeat(s)
Average: 0.69 point(s) per match
13 goals scored in the World Cup (1 per match)
24 goals conceded in the World Cup (1.85 per match)
Brooklyn FC in 2026
2 win(s), 3 draw(s), and 8 defeat(s) across all competitions
Top scorer: Markus Adeniyi Anderson Adedeji with 5 goal(s)
Assists: Christopher Olney Jr. with 4 assists
Latest results for Brooklyn FC
20/06/2026 19:00
13/06/2026 20:00
31/05/2026 14:00
23/05/2026 19:30
09/05/2026 19:00
Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs Brooklyn FC: head-to-head history
Pittsburgh Riverhounds and Brooklyn FC do not have a recent head-to-head record. This will be the first match between the two national teams in recent years.
Probable lineups for Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs Brooklyn FC
Check the probable lineups below for the Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs Brooklyn FC prediction in the 2026 World Cup.
The lineups are updated closer to kick-off
Other predictions for the match
In addition to the betting tip offered at the start of this article, see other good bets for Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs Brooklyn FC:
👉 Prediction: Pittsburgh Riverhounds to Win the 1st Half
Pittsburgh Riverhounds has been strong in the opening 45 minutes at home this season. Whether it's their tactical approach or the boost from their home crowd, they consistently come out strong.
We expect them to follow the same pattern against Brooklyn FC, making Pittsburgh Riverhounds to win the first half a strong betting option.
👉 Prediction: Over 2.5 Goals
Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs Brooklyn FC is set up to be a tough match, and we expect it to go over 2.5 goals.
With bookmakers offering odds of 1.74 on this outcome, there’s great value in betting on three or more goals being scored, especially considering the attacking strength of both teams.
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Stats
The statistics for Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs Brooklyn FC that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
3.2
League: 2.8
Both Teams to Score
54%
League: 56%
Over 1.5+
80%
League: 74%
Over 2.5+
70%
League: 52%
Cards
4.17
League: 4.77
Corners
6.73
League: 8.99
Home Team
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
USA - USL Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
W
W
L
|
1.67 |
| Home |
W
W
L
W
W
|
2.4 |
| Away |
D
W
L
D
L
|
1.14 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 80% | 29% |
| Goals | 2.33 | 2.4 | 2.29 |
| Scored | 1.25 | 1.6 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.08 | 0.8 | 1.29 |
| Both Teams to Score | 42% | 40% | 43% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 40% | 29% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 20% | 43% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.23 | 1.37 | 1.11 |
|
xGA
|
1.35 | 1.19 | 1.48 |
Away Team
Brooklyn FC
USA - USL Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
D
D
L
L
|
0.69 |
| Home |
L
L
D
W
L
|
1 |
| Away |
D
D
L
L
L
|
0.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 15% | 29% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.85 | 1.86 | 4 |
| Scored | 1 | 0.86 | 1.17 |
| Conceded | 1.85 | 1 | 2.83 |
| Both Teams to Score | 46% | 29% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 15% | 29% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 38% | 43% | 33% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.47 | 1.54 | 1.38 |
|
xGA
|
1.71 | 1.61 | 1.83 |
Corners
8.83 / Match
+17% Corners / Match
Brooklyn FC received +17% more corners than Pittsburgh Riverhounds in the USL Championship
10.31 / Match
Hartford Athletic
(3)
Indy Eleven
(4)
Miami FC II
(3)
Louisville City
(2)
Phoenix Rising
(2)
Detroit City FC
(4)
Birmingham Legion
(6)(5)
Tampa Bay Rowdies
(2)
Louisville City
(7)
Sporting JAX
(3)
Rhode Island
(5)
Loudoun United
(5)
Miami FC II
(4)
Sacramento Republic
Cards
1.33 / Match
+74% Cards / Match
Brooklyn FC received +74% more cards than Pittsburgh Riverhounds in the USL Championship
2.31 / Match
Hartford Athletic
(1)
Indy Eleven
(3)
Miami FC II
(1)
Louisville City
(0)
Phoenix Rising
(1)
Detroit City FC
(4)
Birmingham Legion
(0)(2)
Tampa Bay Rowdies
(2)
Louisville City
(0)
Sporting JAX
(2)
Rhode Island
(0)
Loudoun United
(1)
Miami FC II
(1)
Sacramento Republic
Goals Scored
1.25 / Match
+25%
Pittsburgh Riverhounds is +25% better in terms of goals scored
1 / Match
Hartford Athletic
(0)
Indy Eleven
(1)
Miami FC II
(2)
Louisville City
(2)
Phoenix Rising
(0)
Detroit City FC
(2)
Birmingham Legion
(0)(0)
Tampa Bay Rowdies
(2)
Louisville City
(2)
Sporting JAX
(1)
Rhode Island
(0)
Loudoun United
(2)
Miami FC II
(1)
Sacramento Republic
Goals Conceded
1.08 / Match
+42%
Brooklyn FC condeded +42% more goals than Pittsburgh Riverhounds
1.85 / Match
Hartford Athletic
(0)
Indy Eleven
(0)
Miami FC II
(0)
Louisville City
(0)
Phoenix Rising
(1)
Detroit City FC
(1)
Birmingham Legion
(1)(2)
Tampa Bay Rowdies
(2)
Louisville City
(2)
Sporting JAX
(4)
Rhode Island
(1)
Loudoun United
(3)
Miami FC II
(1)
Sacramento Republic
USL Championship Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Tampa Bay Rowdies
|
14 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 23 | 8 | 15 | 31 | 2.21 |
| 2 |
Charleston Battery
|
14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 30 | 19 | 11 | 26 | 1.86 |
| 3 |
Orange County SC
|
14 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 22 | 15 | 7 | 26 | 1.86 |
| 4 |
Detroit City FC
|
14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 21 | 14 | 7 | 24 | 1.71 |
| 5 |
San Antonio
|
14 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 20 | 17 | 3 | 24 | 1.71 |
| 6 |
Oakland Roots
|
14 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 23 | 20 | 3 | 21 | 1.5 |
| 7 |
Louisville City
|
14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 24 | 22 | 2 | 21 | 1.5 |
| 8 |
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
|
12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 15 | 13 | 2 | 20 | 1.67 |
| 9 |
Tulsa Roughnecks
|
13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 17 | 16 | 1 | 19 | 1.46 |
| 10 |
Indy Eleven
|
11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 12 | 4 | 18 | 1.64 |
| 11 |
Hartford Athletic
|
12 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 18 | 1.5 |
| 12 |
New Mexico United
|
12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 18 | 1.5 |
| 13 |
Phoenix Rising
|
14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 19 | 19 | 0 | 17 | 1.21 |
| 14 |
Miami FC II
|
14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 17 | 23 | -6 | 17 | 1.21 |
| 15 |
Sacramento Republic
|
12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 12 | 1 | 16 | 1.33 |
| 16 |
Colorado Springs
|
13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 21 | 21 | 0 | 16 | 1.23 |
| 17 |
El Paso Locomotive
|
13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 23 | 23 | 0 | 16 | 1.23 |
| 18 |
Rhode Island
|
11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 21 | 15 | 6 | 15 | 1.36 |
| 19 |
Lexington
|
12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 15 | 2 | 15 | 1.25 |
| 20 |
Las Vegas Lights
|
13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 20 | 23 | -3 | 15 | 1.15 |
| 21 |
Monterey Bay
|
14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 14 | 22 | -8 | 14 | 1 |
| 22 |
Birmingham Legion
|
14 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 15 | 18 | -3 | 13 | 0.93 |
| 23 |
Loudoun United
|
13 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 15 | 26 | -11 | 10 | 0.77 |
| 24 |
Brooklyn FC
|
13 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 13 | 24 | -11 | 9 | 0.69 |
| 25 |
Sporting JAX
|
14 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 17 | 39 | -22 | 3 | 0.21 |
Odds
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Charleston Battery
Orange County SC
San Antonio
Oakland Roots
Tulsa Roughnecks
New Mexico United
Colorado Springs
El Paso Locomotive
Lexington
Las Vegas Lights
Monterey Bay