USL Championship
Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs Rhode Island
Sun, 26 Jul 2026 - 00:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Highmark Stadium
Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs Rhode Island Prediction & Stats - USL Championship 2026
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs Rhode Island carries real history into this round of the USL Championship.
The two sides meet on 26/07 (Sunday) at Highmark Stadium, 00:00 (UK time).
Read the Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs Rhode Island prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs Rhode Island
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 Rhode Island call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Double Chance: Pittsburgh Riverhounds or Draw
Last updated on 23-07-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Rhode Island the side to beat, with roughly 32% 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 15 match into their USL Championship. Here is where Pittsburgh Riverhounds stand:
In this competition
7 won, 2 drawn, 6 lost
1.53 points per game
19 scored, at 1.27 a game
18 conceded, at 1.2 a game
Pittsburgh Riverhounds, season-wide
7 won, 2 drawn, 6 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Albert Dikwa Lega, 6 goals
Most assists: Perrin Barnes, 4 assists
Recent results — Pittsburgh Riverhounds
18/07/2026 12:00
15/07/2026 19:30
04/07/2026 19:00
20/06/2026 19:00
13/06/2026 19:00
Rhode Island: how they are travelling
Rhode Island come in 14 matches into their USL Championship.
Here is what Rhode Island have produced:
In this competition
5 won, 4 drawn, 5 lost
1.36 points per game
24 scored, at 1.71 a game
18 conceded, at 1.29 a game
Rhode Island, season-wide
5 won, 4 drawn, 5 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Jerome Williams, 6 goals
Most assists: Jerome Williams, 4 assists
Recent results — Rhode Island
18/07/2026 19:30
08/07/2026 22:30
04/07/2026 19:30
13/06/2026 18:00
30/05/2026 19:00
The head-to-head favours Pittsburgh Riverhounds
Recent meetings have tended to go Pittsburgh Riverhounds's way against Rhode Island.
From 6 match(es):
Pittsburgh Riverhounds: 4 win(s)
Rhode Island: 1 win(s)
Drawn: 1
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs Rhode Island prediction.
Form comparison Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs Rhode Island
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 |
W
L
L
D
W
|
1.53 |
| Home |
W
L
W
W
L
|
2.14 |
| Away |
L
D
W
L
D
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 47% | 71% | 25% |
| Goals | 2.47 | 2.57 | 2.38 |
| Scored | 1.27 | 1.57 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.2 | 1 | 1.38 |
| Both Teams to Score | 47% | 43% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 27% | 29% | 25% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 29% | 38% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.24 | 1.35 | 1.13 |
|
xGA
|
1.29 | 1.17 | 1.42 |
Away Team
Rhode Island
USA - USL Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
D
W
L
|
1.36 |
| Home |
W
D
W
D
L
|
1.63 |
| Away |
L
W
L
W
L
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 36% | 38% | 33% |
| Goals | 3 | 2.5 | 3.67 |
| Scored | 1.71 | 1.63 | 1.83 |
| Conceded | 1.29 | 0.88 | 1.83 |
| Both Teams to Score | 71% | 63% | 83% |
| Without Conceding | 21% | 38% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 14% | 13% | 17% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.88 | 1.94 | 1.8 |
|
xGA
|
1.14 | 0.95 | 1.4 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Our prediction is: Draw
Who wins this match between Pittsburgh Riverhounds and Rhode Island? For us, it's too close to call, so a draw is the best betting option for this match.
After taking into account the strengths and weaknesses of both sides, including recent form, it is clear that the most likely outcome is that the match ends with no winner.
👉 Prediction: Rhode Island to Win the 1st Half
We see strong value in backing Rhode Island to take a first-half lead in this matchup. They often start matches strong and are expected to do the same against Pittsburgh Riverhounds.
The half-time odds present better betting value than the full-time result, making this an even more attractive bet.
Fixture information - Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs Rhode Island
Match: Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs Rhode Island
Competition: USL Championship
Date: Sunday, 26/07/2026
Kick-off: 00:00 (UK time)
Venue: Highmark Stadium
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Stats
The statistics for Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs Rhode Island that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
3.12
League: 2.79
Both Teams to Score
63%
League: 56%
Over 1.5+
77%
League: 75%
Over 2.5+
63%
League: 51%
Cards
4.31
League: 4.73
Corners
7.24
League: 9.18
Home Team
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
USA - USL Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
L
D
W
|
1.53 |
| Home |
W
L
W
W
L
|
2.14 |
| Away |
L
D
W
L
D
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 47% | 71% | 25% |
| Goals | 2.47 | 2.57 | 2.38 |
| Scored | 1.27 | 1.57 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.2 | 1 | 1.38 |
| Both Teams to Score | 47% | 43% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 27% | 29% | 25% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 29% | 38% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.24 | 1.35 | 1.13 |
|
xGA
|
1.29 | 1.17 | 1.42 |
Away Team
Rhode Island
USA - USL Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
D
W
L
|
1.36 |
| Home |
W
D
W
D
L
|
1.63 |
| Away |
L
W
L
W
L
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 36% | 38% | 33% |
| Goals | 3 | 2.5 | 3.67 |
| Scored | 1.71 | 1.63 | 1.83 |
| Conceded | 1.29 | 0.88 | 1.83 |
| Both Teams to Score | 71% | 63% | 83% |
| Without Conceding | 21% | 38% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 14% | 13% | 17% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.88 | 1.94 | 1.8 |
|
xGA
|
1.14 | 0.95 | 1.4 |
Corners
8.53 / Match
+0% Corners / Match
Pittsburgh Riverhounds received +0% more corners than Rhode Island in the USL Championship
8.5 / Match
Louisville City
(2)
Sporting JAX
(2)
Brooklyn FC
(6)
Hartford Athletic
(3)
Indy Eleven
(4)
Miami FC II
(3)
Louisville City
(2)(9)
Hartford Athletic
(3)
Sacramento Republic
(10)
Orange County SC
(3)
Loudoun United
(6)
Indy Eleven
(2)
Brooklyn FC
(3)
Tampa Bay Rowdies
Cards
1.4 / Match
+58% Cards / Match
Rhode Island received +58% more cards than Pittsburgh Riverhounds in the USL Championship
2.21 / Match
Louisville City
(1)
Sporting JAX
(0)
Brooklyn FC
(2)
Hartford Athletic
(1)
Indy Eleven
(3)
Miami FC II
(1)
Louisville City
(0)(3)
Hartford Athletic
(1)
Sacramento Republic
(3)
Orange County SC
(2)
Loudoun United
(2)
Indy Eleven
(5)
Brooklyn FC
(2)
Tampa Bay Rowdies
Goals Scored
1.27 / Match
+35%
Rhode Island is +35% better in terms of goals scored
1.71 / Match
Louisville City
(3)
Sporting JAX
(1)
Brooklyn FC
(0)
Hartford Athletic
(0)
Indy Eleven
(1)
Miami FC II
(2)
Louisville City
(2)(1)
Hartford Athletic
(1)
Sacramento Republic
(1)
Orange County SC
(4)
Loudoun United
(0)
Indy Eleven
(4)
Brooklyn FC
(1)
Tampa Bay Rowdies
Goals Conceded
1.2 / Match
+7%
Rhode Island condeded +7% more goals than Pittsburgh Riverhounds
1.29 / Match
Louisville City
(1)
Sporting JAX
(2)
Brooklyn FC
(2)
Hartford Athletic
(0)
Indy Eleven
(0)
Miami FC II
(0)
Louisville City
(0)(0)
Hartford Athletic
(2)
Sacramento Republic
(1)
Orange County SC
(1)
Loudoun United
(1)
Indy Eleven
(1)
Brooklyn FC
(1)
Tampa Bay Rowdies
USL Championship Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Tampa Bay Rowdies
|
16 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 25 | 13 | 12 | 32 | 2 |
| 2 |
Orange County SC
|
16 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 25 | 18 | 7 | 28 | 1.75 |
| 3 |
Detroit City FC
|
15 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 23 | 14 | 9 | 27 | 1.8 |
| 4 |
Charleston Battery
|
16 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 31 | 22 | 9 | 27 | 1.69 |
| 5 |
San Antonio
|
16 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 21 | 19 | 2 | 25 | 1.56 |
| 6 |
New Mexico United
|
14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 19 | 15 | 4 | 24 | 1.71 |
| 7 |
Louisville City
|
16 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 26 | 25 | 1 | 24 | 1.5 |
| 8 |
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
|
15 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 19 | 18 | 1 | 23 | 1.53 |
| 9 |
Colorado Springs
|
15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 26 | 22 | 4 | 22 | 1.47 |
| 10 |
Tulsa Roughnecks
|
14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 18 | 16 | 2 | 22 | 1.57 |
| 11 |
Lexington
|
15 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 24 | 20 | 4 | 21 | 1.4 |
| 12 |
Indy Eleven
|
14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 18 | 16 | 2 | 21 | 1.5 |
| 13 |
Oakland Roots
|
16 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 24 | 24 | 0 | 21 | 1.31 |
| 14 |
Miami FC II
|
17 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 20 | 26 | -6 | 21 | 1.24 |
| 15 |
Sacramento Republic
|
14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 20 | 1.43 |
| 16 |
Phoenix Rising
|
16 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 23 | 24 | -1 | 20 | 1.25 |
| 17 |
Rhode Island
|
14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 24 | 18 | 6 | 19 | 1.36 |
| 18 |
El Paso Locomotive
|
15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 25 | 25 | 0 | 19 | 1.27 |
| 19 |
Hartford Athletic
|
15 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 12 | 14 | -2 | 19 | 1.27 |
| 20 |
Las Vegas Lights
|
15 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 23 | 26 | -3 | 18 | 1.2 |
| 21 |
Monterey Bay
|
16 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 16 | 25 | -9 | 15 | 0.94 |
| 22 |
Birmingham Legion
|
15 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 16 | 19 | -3 | 14 | 0.93 |
| 23 |
Brooklyn FC
|
15 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 26 | -9 | 13 | 0.87 |
| 24 |
Loudoun United
|
15 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 18 | 29 | -11 | 12 | 0.8 |
| 25 |
Sporting JAX
|
17 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 23 | 44 | -21 | 8 | 0.47 |
Odds
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