USL Championship
Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs Sacramento Republic
Sun, 09 Aug 2026 - 00:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Highmark Stadium
Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs Sacramento Republic Prediction & Stats - USL Championship 2026
Predictions
Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs Sacramento Republic is part of the USL Championship schedule for Sunday (09/08).
The fixture is staged at Highmark Stadium, 00:00 (UK time).
Below is our Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs Sacramento Republic prediction, built before you place a bet.
Our verdict on Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs Sacramento Republic
Value at this level takes some digging out. Having gone through the form and the numbers, here is our preferred Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs Sacramento Republic prediction:
Eagle Predict Prediction
BTTS - Yes
Last updated on 06-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Pittsburgh Riverhounds the side to beat, with roughly 38% 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 18 match into their USL Championship. Here is where Pittsburgh Riverhounds stand:
In this competition
8 won, 2 drawn, 8 lost
1.44 points per game
20 scored, at 1.11 a game
20 conceded, at 1.11 a game
Pittsburgh Riverhounds, season-wide
8 won, 2 drawn, 8 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Albert Dikwa Lega, 6 goals
Most assists: Perrin Barnes, 4 assists
Recent results — Pittsburgh Riverhounds
01/08/2026 22:00
29/07/2026 19:00
25/07/2026 19:00
18/07/2026 12:00
15/07/2026 19:30
Sacramento Republic: how they are travelling
Sacramento Republic come in 16 matches into their USL Championship.
Here is what Sacramento Republic have produced:
In this competition
7 won, 5 drawn, 4 lost
1.63 points per game
24 scored, at 1.5 a game
15 conceded, at 0.94 a game
Sacramento Republic, season-wide
7 won, 5 drawn, 5 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Kyle Edwards, 5 goals
Most assists: José Rodríguez, 4 assists
Recent results — Sacramento Republic
05/08/2026 20:30
01/08/2026 23:00
25/07/2026 22:00
18/07/2026 19:30
08/07/2026 22:30
The head-to-head
Over 4 recent meetings between Pittsburgh Riverhounds and Sacramento Republic:
Pittsburgh Riverhounds: 1 win(s)
Sacramento Republic: 1 win(s)
Drawn: 2
An even record like this keeps the Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs Sacramento Republic prediction genuinely open.
Form comparison Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs Sacramento Republic
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
W
L
|
1.44 |
| Home |
L
L
W
L
W
|
1.67 |
| Away |
W
L
D
W
L
|
1.22 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 44% | 56% | 33% |
| Goals | 2.22 | 2.22 | 2.22 |
| Scored | 1.11 | 1.22 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.11 | 1 | 1.22 |
| Both Teams to Score | 39% | 33% | 44% |
| Without Conceding | 28% | 22% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 39% | 44% | 33% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.2 | 1.32 | 1.05 |
|
xGA
|
1.23 | 1.14 | 1.33 |
Away Team
Sacramento Republic
USA - USL Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
W
D
W
|
1.53 |
| Home |
W
W
L
W
W
|
2 |
| Away |
L
W
D
W
L
|
1.11 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 41% | 63% | 22% |
| Goals | 2.35 | 2.88 | 1.89 |
| Scored | 1.41 | 2 | 0.89 |
| Conceded | 0.94 | 0.88 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 53% | 50% | 56% |
| Without Conceding | 29% | 38% | 22% |
| Failed To Score | 24% | 13% | 33% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.43 | 1.66 | 1.22 |
|
xGA
|
1.27 | 1.18 | 1.36 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Sacramento Republic to Win
Simply put, we see Sacramento Republic coming out on top in this match. Our betting tip is backed by their recent performances, their strong squad depth, and the good odds offered by bookmakers.
With current odds of 2.51 on the 1X2 market, this bet presents solid value and a good chance of success.
Fixture information - Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs Sacramento Republic
Match: Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs Sacramento Republic
Competition: USL Championship
Date: Sunday, 09/08/2026
Kick-off: 00:00 (UK time)
Venue: Highmark Stadium
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Stats
The statistics for Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs Sacramento Republic that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.06
League: 2.74
Both Teams to Score
45%
League: 54%
Over 1.5+
62%
League: 73%
Over 2.5+
28%
League: 50%
Cards
4
League: 4.68
Corners
7.89
League: 9.25
Home Team
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
USA - USL Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
L
W
L
|
1.44 |
| Home |
L
L
W
L
W
|
1.67 |
| Away |
W
L
D
W
L
|
1.22 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 44% | 56% | 33% |
| Goals | 2.22 | 2.22 | 2.22 |
| Scored | 1.11 | 1.22 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.11 | 1 | 1.22 |
| Both Teams to Score | 39% | 33% | 44% |
| Without Conceding | 28% | 22% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 39% | 44% | 33% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.2 | 1.32 | 1.05 |
|
xGA
|
1.23 | 1.14 | 1.33 |
Away Team
Sacramento Republic
USA - USL Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
W
D
W
|
1.53 |
| Home |
W
W
L
W
W
|
2 |
| Away |
L
W
D
W
L
|
1.11 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 41% | 63% | 22% |
| Goals | 2.35 | 2.88 | 1.89 |
| Scored | 1.41 | 2 | 0.89 |
| Conceded | 0.94 | 0.88 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 53% | 50% | 56% |
| Without Conceding | 29% | 38% | 22% |
| Failed To Score | 24% | 13% | 33% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.43 | 1.66 | 1.22 |
|
xGA
|
1.27 | 1.18 | 1.36 |
Corners
8.16 / Match
+4% Corners / Match
Sacramento Republic received +4% more corners than Pittsburgh Riverhounds in the USL Championship
8.47 / Match
Oakland Roots
(0)
Tulsa Roughnecks
(1)
Rhode Island
(6)
Louisville City
(2)
Sporting JAX
(2)
Brooklyn FC
(6)
Hartford Athletic
(3)(2)
Tulsa Roughnecks
(4)
Sporting JAX
(7)
Oakland Roots
(5)
Charleston Battery
(7)
Rhode Island
(5)
New Mexico United
(1)
Colorado Springs
Cards
1.33 / Match
+81% Cards / Match
Sacramento Republic received +81% more cards than Pittsburgh Riverhounds in the USL Championship
2.41 / Match
Oakland Roots
(2)
Tulsa Roughnecks
(0)
Rhode Island
(1)
Louisville City
(1)
Sporting JAX
(0)
Brooklyn FC
(2)
Hartford Athletic
(1)(1)
Tulsa Roughnecks
(1)
Sporting JAX
(1)
Oakland Roots
(2)
Charleston Battery
(1)
Rhode Island
(2)
New Mexico United
(5)
Colorado Springs
Goals Scored
1.11 / Match
+27%
Sacramento Republic is +27% better in terms of goals scored
1.41 / Match
Oakland Roots
(1)
Tulsa Roughnecks
(0)
Rhode Island
(0)
Louisville City
(3)
Sporting JAX
(1)
Brooklyn FC
(0)
Hartford Athletic
(0)(0)
Tulsa Roughnecks
(5)
Sporting JAX
(3)
Oakland Roots
(1)
Charleston Battery
(2)
Rhode Island
(0)
New Mexico United
(1)
Colorado Springs
Goals Conceded
1.11 / Match
+15%
Pittsburgh Riverhounds condeded +15% more goals than Sacramento Republic
0.94 / Match
Oakland Roots
(0)
Tulsa Roughnecks
(1)
Rhode Island
(1)
Louisville City
(1)
Sporting JAX
(2)
Brooklyn FC
(2)
Hartford Athletic
(0)(1)
Tulsa Roughnecks
(0)
Sporting JAX
(1)
Oakland Roots
(1)
Charleston Battery
(1)
Rhode Island
(1)
New Mexico United
(0)
Colorado Springs
USL Championship Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Tampa Bay Rowdies
|
18 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 33 | 19 | 14 | 38 | 2.11 |
| 2 |
Orange County SC
|
18 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 29 | 19 | 10 | 34 | 1.89 |
| 3 |
San Antonio
|
18 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 25 | 20 | 5 | 31 | 1.72 |
| 4 |
Charleston Battery
|
18 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 37 | 24 | 13 | 30 | 1.67 |
| 5 |
Tulsa Roughnecks
|
17 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 20 | 16 | 4 | 29 | 1.71 |
| 6 |
Detroit City FC
|
17 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 25 | 17 | 8 | 28 | 1.65 |
| 7 |
New Mexico United
|
15 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 20 | 15 | 5 | 27 | 1.8 |
| 8 |
Louisville City
|
18 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 32 | 31 | 1 | 27 | 1.5 |
| 9 |
Sacramento Republic
|
17 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 24 | 16 | 8 | 26 | 1.53 |
| 10 |
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
|
18 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 20 | 20 | 0 | 26 | 1.44 |
| 11 |
Lexington
|
17 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 27 | 22 | 5 | 25 | 1.47 |
| 12 |
Colorado Springs
|
17 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 28 | 24 | 4 | 25 | 1.47 |
| 13 |
El Paso Locomotive
|
18 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 28 | 27 | 1 | 25 | 1.39 |
| 14 |
Las Vegas Lights
|
18 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 25 | 27 | -2 | 23 | 1.28 |
| 15 |
Rhode Island
|
16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 25 | 19 | 6 | 22 | 1.38 |
| 16 |
Phoenix Rising
|
18 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 24 | 25 | -1 | 22 | 1.22 |
| 17 |
Oakland Roots
|
19 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 25 | 28 | -3 | 22 | 1.16 |
| 18 |
Miami FC II
|
19 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 24 | 31 | -7 | 22 | 1.16 |
| 19 |
Indy Eleven
|
16 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 19 | 20 | -1 | 21 | 1.31 |
| 20 |
Hartford Athletic
|
17 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 12 | 16 | -4 | 20 | 1.18 |
| 21 |
Loudoun United
|
17 | 3 | 9 | 5 | 21 | 29 | -8 | 18 | 1.06 |
| 22 |
Birmingham Legion
|
17 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 18 | 21 | -3 | 17 | 1 |
| 23 |
Monterey Bay
|
19 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 19 | 31 | -12 | 15 | 0.79 |
| 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 |
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