USL Championship
Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs Charleston Battery
Sun, 16 Aug 2026 - 00:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Highmark Stadium
Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs Charleston Battery Prediction & Stats - USL Championship 2026
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs Charleston Battery carries real history into this round of the USL Championship.
The two sides meet on 16/08 (Sunday) at Highmark Stadium, 00:00 (UK time).
Read the Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs Charleston Battery prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs Charleston Battery
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs Charleston Battery call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Double Chance: Pittsburgh Riverhounds or Draw
Last updated on 14-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Pittsburgh Riverhounds the side to beat, with roughly 36% 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.
Pittsburgh Riverhounds Preview
Pittsburgh Riverhounds reach this fixture 19 match into their USL Championship. Here is where Pittsburgh Riverhounds stand:
In this competition
8 won, 3 drawn, 8 lost
1.42 points per game
20 scored, at 1.05 a game
20 conceded, at 1.05 a game
Pittsburgh Riverhounds, season-wide
8 won, 3 drawn, 8 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Albert Dikwa Lega, 6 goals
Most assists: Perrin Barnes, 4 assists
Recent results — Pittsburgh Riverhounds
08/08/2026 19:00
01/08/2026 22:00
29/07/2026 19:00
25/07/2026 19:00
18/07/2026 12:00
Charleston Battery: how they are travelling
Charleston Battery come in 19 matches into their USL Championship.
Here is what Charleston Battery have produced:
In this competition
10 won, 3 drawn, 6 lost
1.74 points per game
38 scored, at 2 a game
24 conceded, at 1.26 a game
Charleston Battery, season-wide
10 won, 3 drawn, 6 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Colton Swan, 7 goals
Most assists: Jeremy Kelley, 5 assists
Recent results — Charleston Battery
08/08/2026 19:00
01/08/2026 19:30
25/07/2026 21:00
18/07/2026 19:30
04/07/2026 16:00
The head-to-head favours Charleston Battery
Charleston Battery have generally come out ahead of Pittsburgh Riverhounds in their recent meetings.
From 30 match(es):
Charleston Battery: 12 win(s)
Pittsburgh Riverhounds: 6 win(s)
Drawn: 12
That trend is worth factoring into the Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs Charleston Battery prediction.
Form comparison Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs Charleston Battery
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
USA - USL Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
L
L
W
|
1.42 |
| Home |
D
L
L
W
L
|
1.6 |
| Away |
W
L
D
W
L
|
1.22 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 42% | 50% | 33% |
| Goals | 2.11 | 2 | 2.22 |
| Scored | 1.05 | 1.1 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.05 | 0.9 | 1.22 |
| Both Teams to Score | 37% | 30% | 44% |
| Without Conceding | 32% | 30% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 42% | 50% | 33% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.19 | 1.31 | 1.05 |
|
xGA
|
1.26 | 1.2 | 1.33 |
Away Team
Charleston Battery
USA - USL Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
W
L
D
|
1.74 |
| Home |
W
W
D
W
W
|
2.56 |
| Away |
W
L
L
W
D
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 53% | 78% | 30% |
| Goals | 3.26 | 3.78 | 2.8 |
| Scored | 2 | 3 | 1.1 |
| Conceded | 1.26 | 0.78 | 1.7 |
| Both Teams to Score | 47% | 67% | 30% |
| Without Conceding | 26% | 33% | 20% |
| Failed To Score | 26% | 0% | 50% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.56 | 1.91 | 1.28 |
|
xGA
|
1.31 | 1.13 | 1.45 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Over 2.5
With Pittsburgh Riverhounds and Charleston Battery both looking to attack, this match is likely to see plenty of goal-scoring opportunities.
That’s why we’re backing over 2.5 goals, a bet that wins if at least three goals are scored.
👉 Prediction: Charleston Battery to Win the First Half
All signs point to Charleston Battery being the dominant team in Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs Charleston Battery. They have been the superior team this season, while Pittsburgh Riverhounds has struggled to keep up.
Instead of backing them for the full match, we recommend betting on Charleston Battery to win the first half.
Fixture information - Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs Charleston Battery
Match: Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs Charleston Battery
Competition: USL Championship
Date: Sunday, 16/08/2026
Kick-off: 00:00 (UK time)
Venue: Highmark Stadium
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Stats
The statistics for Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs Charleston Battery that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.4
League: 2.7
Both Teams to Score
30%
League: 53%
Over 1.5+
60%
League: 71%
Over 2.5+
40%
League: 48%
Cards
3.7
League: 4.64
Corners
8.1
League: 9.21
Home Team
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
USA - USL Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
L
L
W
|
1.42 |
| Home |
D
L
L
W
L
|
1.6 |
| Away |
W
L
D
W
L
|
1.22 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 42% | 50% | 33% |
| Goals | 2.11 | 2 | 2.22 |
| Scored | 1.05 | 1.1 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.05 | 0.9 | 1.22 |
| Both Teams to Score | 37% | 30% | 44% |
| Without Conceding | 32% | 30% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 42% | 50% | 33% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.19 | 1.31 | 1.05 |
|
xGA
|
1.26 | 1.2 | 1.33 |
Away Team
Charleston Battery
USA - USL Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
W
L
D
|
1.74 |
| Home |
W
W
D
W
W
|
2.56 |
| Away |
W
L
L
W
D
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 53% | 78% | 30% |
| Goals | 3.26 | 3.78 | 2.8 |
| Scored | 2 | 3 | 1.1 |
| Conceded | 1.26 | 0.78 | 1.7 |
| Both Teams to Score | 47% | 67% | 30% |
| Without Conceding | 26% | 33% | 20% |
| Failed To Score | 26% | 0% | 50% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.56 | 1.91 | 1.28 |
|
xGA
|
1.31 | 1.13 | 1.45 |
Corners
8.16 / Match
+25% Corners / Match
Charleston Battery received +25% more corners than Pittsburgh Riverhounds in the USL Championship
10.21 / Match
Sacramento Republic
(1)
Oakland Roots
(0)
Tulsa Roughnecks
(1)
Rhode Island
(6)
Louisville City
(2)
Sporting JAX
(2)
Brooklyn FC
(6)(5)
Loudoun United
(3)
Brooklyn FC
(3)
Colorado Springs
(6)
Sacramento Republic
(4)
Indy Eleven
(5)
Loudoun United
(2)
Sporting JAX
Cards
1.26 / Match
+88% Cards / Match
Charleston Battery received +88% more cards than Pittsburgh Riverhounds in the USL Championship
2.37 / Match
Sacramento Republic
(0)
Oakland Roots
(2)
Tulsa Roughnecks
(0)
Rhode Island
(1)
Louisville City
(1)
Sporting JAX
(0)
Brooklyn FC
(2)(2)
Loudoun United
(3)
Brooklyn FC
(3)
Colorado Springs
(3)
Sacramento Republic
(2)
Indy Eleven
(2)
Loudoun United
(1)
Sporting JAX
Goals Scored
1.05 / Match
+90%
Charleston Battery is +90% better in terms of goals scored
2 / Match
Sacramento Republic
(0)
Oakland Roots
(1)
Tulsa Roughnecks
(0)
Rhode Island
(0)
Louisville City
(3)
Sporting JAX
(1)
Brooklyn FC
(0)(1)
Loudoun United
(5)
Brooklyn FC
(1)
Colorado Springs
(1)
Sacramento Republic
(0)
Indy Eleven
(4)
Loudoun United
(5)
Sporting JAX
Goals Conceded
1.05 / Match
+17%
Charleston Battery condeded +17% more goals than Pittsburgh Riverhounds
1.26 / Match
Sacramento Republic
(0)
Oakland Roots
(0)
Tulsa Roughnecks
(1)
Rhode Island
(1)
Louisville City
(1)
Sporting JAX
(2)
Brooklyn FC
(2)(0)
Loudoun United
(0)
Brooklyn FC
(2)
Colorado Springs
(1)
Sacramento Republic
(2)
Indy Eleven
(1)
Loudoun United
(2)
Sporting JAX
USL Championship Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Tampa Bay Rowdies
|
19 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 36 | 19 | 17 | 41 | 2.16 |
| 2 |
Orange County SC
|
19 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 29 | 22 | 7 | 34 | 1.79 |
| 3 |
Charleston Battery
|
19 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 38 | 24 | 14 | 33 | 1.74 |
| 4 |
San Antonio
|
19 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 26 | 21 | 5 | 32 | 1.68 |
| 5 |
Detroit City FC
|
18 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 26 | 17 | 9 | 31 | 1.72 |
| 6 |
New Mexico United
|
16 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 25 | 17 | 8 | 30 | 1.88 |
| 7 |
Tulsa Roughnecks
|
18 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 20 | 17 | 3 | 29 | 1.61 |
| 8 |
Lexington
|
18 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 28 | 22 | 6 | 28 | 1.56 |
| 9 |
El Paso Locomotive
|
19 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 29 | 27 | 2 | 28 | 1.47 |
| 10 |
Louisville City
|
19 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 33 | 32 | 1 | 28 | 1.47 |
| 11 |
Sacramento Republic
|
18 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 24 | 16 | 8 | 27 | 1.5 |
| 12 |
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
|
19 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 20 | 20 | 0 | 27 | 1.42 |
| 13 |
Las Vegas Lights
|
19 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 26 | 27 | -1 | 26 | 1.37 |
| 14 |
Rhode Island
|
17 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 27 | 19 | 8 | 25 | 1.47 |
| 15 |
Colorado Springs
|
18 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 28 | 26 | 2 | 25 | 1.39 |
| 16 |
Indy Eleven
|
17 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 20 | 21 | -1 | 22 | 1.29 |
| 17 |
Phoenix Rising
|
19 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 24 | 26 | -2 | 22 | 1.16 |
| 18 |
Oakland Roots
|
20 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 25 | 29 | -4 | 22 | 1.1 |
| 19 |
Miami FC II
|
20 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 24 | 32 | -8 | 22 | 1.1 |
| 20 |
Hartford Athletic
|
18 | 4 | 9 | 5 | 13 | 17 | -4 | 21 | 1.17 |
| 21 |
Loudoun United
|
18 | 3 | 9 | 6 | 21 | 30 | -9 | 18 | 1 |
| 22 |
Birmingham Legion
|
17 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 18 | 21 | -3 | 17 | 1 |
| 23 |
Monterey Bay
|
20 | 4 | 3 | 13 | 21 | 36 | -15 | 15 | 0.75 |
| 24 |
Brooklyn FC
|
17 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 17 | 32 | -15 | 13 | 0.76 |
| 25 |
Sporting JAX
|
19 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 23 | 51 | -28 | 8 | 0.42 |
Odds
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