USL Championship
Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs Tampa Bay Rowdies
Sat, 29 Aug 2026 - 22:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Highmark Stadium
Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs Tampa Bay Rowdies Prediction & Stats - USL Championship 2026
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs Tampa Bay Rowdies carries real history into this round of the USL Championship.
The two sides meet on 29/08 (Saturday) at Highmark Stadium, 22:00 (UK time).
Read the Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs Tampa Bay Rowdies prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs Tampa Bay Rowdies
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 Tampa Bay Rowdies call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
BTTS - Yes
Last updated on 28-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Tampa Bay Rowdies the side to beat, with roughly 29% 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 21 match into their USL Championship. Here is where Pittsburgh Riverhounds stand:
In this competition
10 won, 3 drawn, 8 lost
1.57 points per game
24 scored, at 1.14 a game
21 conceded, at 1 a game
Pittsburgh Riverhounds, season-wide
10 won, 3 drawn, 9 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Albert Dikwa Lega, 6 goals
Most assists: Perrin Barnes, 4 assists
Recent results — Pittsburgh Riverhounds
26/08/2026 21:00
22/08/2026 19:00
15/08/2026 19:00
08/08/2026 19:00
01/08/2026 22:00
Tampa Bay Rowdies: how they are travelling
Tampa Bay Rowdies come in 21 matches into their USL Championship.
Here is what Tampa Bay Rowdies have produced:
In this competition
13 won, 5 drawn, 3 lost
2.1 points per game
38 scored, at 1.81 a game
20 conceded, at 0.95 a game
Tampa Bay Rowdies, season-wide
13 won, 5 drawn, 3 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Matthew Dyan Myers, 9 goals
Most assists: Charlie Ostrem, 7 assists
Recent results — Tampa Bay Rowdies
22/08/2026 19:00
15/08/2026 19:30
08/08/2026 22:00
01/08/2026 20:00
25/07/2026 19:00
The head-to-head favours Tampa Bay Rowdies
Tampa Bay Rowdies have generally come out ahead of Pittsburgh Riverhounds in their recent meetings.
From 19 match(es):
Tampa Bay Rowdies: 8 win(s)
Pittsburgh Riverhounds: 6 win(s)
Drawn: 5
That trend is worth factoring into the Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs Tampa Bay Rowdies prediction.
Form comparison Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs Tampa Bay Rowdies
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 |
L
W
W
D
W
|
1.5 |
| Home |
W
D
L
L
W
|
1.73 |
| Away |
L
W
W
L
D
|
1.27 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 45% | 55% | 36% |
| Goals | 2.18 | 2.18 | 2.18 |
| Scored | 1.14 | 1.27 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.05 | 0.91 | 1.18 |
| Both Teams to Score | 41% | 36% | 45% |
| Without Conceding | 32% | 27% | 36% |
| Failed To Score | 36% | 45% | 27% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.18 | 1.31 | 1.04 |
|
xGA
|
1.26 | 1.2 | 1.33 |
Away Team
Tampa Bay Rowdies
USA - USL Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
W
W
W
|
2.1 |
| Home |
W
W
W
L
L
|
2 |
| Away |
L
W
W
D
W
|
2.18 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 62% | 60% | 64% |
| Goals | 2.76 | 3.6 | 2 |
| Scored | 1.81 | 2.2 | 1.45 |
| Conceded | 0.95 | 1.4 | 0.55 |
| Both Teams to Score | 43% | 50% | 36% |
| Without Conceding | 48% | 40% | 55% |
| Failed To Score | 10% | 10% | 9% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.73 | 2 | 1.48 |
|
xGA
|
1.13 | 1.09 | 1.17 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Pittsburgh Riverhounds to Win
Backing Pittsburgh Riverhounds to win the match is our top betting tip.
Heading into this clash with Tampa Bay Rowdies, Pittsburgh Riverhounds is set to be the favourite, thanks to their dominant home performances throughout the season.
👉 Prediction: Over 2.5 Goals
After analyzing Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs Tampa Bay Rowdies, we expect a high-scoring match, making over 2.5 goals the best betting option. This means the match needs at least three goals for the bet to win.
Both teams have been in strong form, so this match has all the ingredients for a high-scoring result.
Fixture information - Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs Tampa Bay Rowdies
Match: Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs Tampa Bay Rowdies
Competition: USL Championship
Date: Saturday, 29/08/2026
Kick-off: 22:00 (UK time)
Venue: Highmark Stadium
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Stats
The statistics for Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs Tampa Bay Rowdies that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.09
League: 2.7
Both Teams to Score
36%
League: 53%
Over 1.5+
60%
League: 71%
Over 2.5+
27%
League: 49%
Cards
5
League: 4.62
Corners
7.91
League: 9.17
Home Team
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
USA - USL Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
W
D
W
|
1.5 |
| Home |
W
D
L
L
W
|
1.73 |
| Away |
L
W
W
L
D
|
1.27 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 45% | 55% | 36% |
| Goals | 2.18 | 2.18 | 2.18 |
| Scored | 1.14 | 1.27 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.05 | 0.91 | 1.18 |
| Both Teams to Score | 41% | 36% | 45% |
| Without Conceding | 32% | 27% | 36% |
| Failed To Score | 36% | 45% | 27% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.18 | 1.31 | 1.04 |
|
xGA
|
1.26 | 1.2 | 1.33 |
Away Team
Tampa Bay Rowdies
USA - USL Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
W
W
W
|
2.1 |
| Home |
W
W
W
L
L
|
2 |
| Away |
L
W
W
D
W
|
2.18 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 62% | 60% | 64% |
| Goals | 2.76 | 3.6 | 2 |
| Scored | 1.81 | 2.2 | 1.45 |
| Conceded | 0.95 | 1.4 | 0.55 |
| Both Teams to Score | 43% | 50% | 36% |
| Without Conceding | 48% | 40% | 55% |
| Failed To Score | 10% | 10% | 9% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.73 | 2 | 1.48 |
|
xGA
|
1.13 | 1.09 | 1.17 |
Corners
8.04 / Match
+8% Corners / Match
Tampa Bay Rowdies received +8% more corners than Pittsburgh Riverhounds in the USL Championship
8.66 / Match
El Paso Locomotive
(2)
Brooklyn FC
(5)
Charleston Battery
(6)
Sacramento Republic
(1)
Oakland Roots
(0)
Tulsa Roughnecks
(1)
Rhode Island
(6)(4)
Detroit City FC
(8)
Rhode Island
(1)
Orange County SC
(5)
Louisville City
(3)
Miami FC II
(5)
Loudoun United
(12)
Lexington
Cards
1.41 / Match
+82% Cards / Match
Tampa Bay Rowdies received +82% more cards than Pittsburgh Riverhounds in the USL Championship
2.57 / Match
El Paso Locomotive
(1)
Brooklyn FC
(2)
Charleston Battery
(4)
Sacramento Republic
(0)
Oakland Roots
(2)
Tulsa Roughnecks
(0)
Rhode Island
(1)(2)
Detroit City FC
(2)
Rhode Island
(2)
Orange County SC
(0)
Louisville City
(4)
Miami FC II
(2)
Loudoun United
(3)
Lexington
Goals Scored
1.14 / Match
+59%
Tampa Bay Rowdies is +59% better in terms of goals scored
1.81 / Match
El Paso Locomotive
(1)
Brooklyn FC
(1)
Charleston Battery
(3)
Sacramento Republic
(0)
Oakland Roots
(1)
Tulsa Roughnecks
(0)
Rhode Island
(0)(0)
Detroit City FC
(2)
Rhode Island
(3)
Orange County SC
(5)
Louisville City
(3)
Miami FC II
(1)
Loudoun United
(1)
Lexington
Goals Conceded
1.05 / Match
+10%
Pittsburgh Riverhounds condeded +10% more goals than Tampa Bay Rowdies
0.95 / Match
El Paso Locomotive
(2)
Brooklyn FC
(0)
Charleston Battery
(1)
Sacramento Republic
(0)
Oakland Roots
(0)
Tulsa Roughnecks
(1)
Rhode Island
(1)(1)
Detroit City FC
(0)
Rhode Island
(0)
Orange County SC
(4)
Louisville City
(2)
Miami FC II
(1)
Loudoun United
(4)
Lexington
USL Championship Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Tampa Bay Rowdies
|
21 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 38 | 20 | 18 | 44 | 2.1 |
| 2 |
New Mexico United
|
19 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 28 | 18 | 10 | 37 | 1.95 |
| 3 |
El Paso Locomotive
|
22 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 35 | 28 | 7 | 37 | 1.68 |
| 4 |
Charleston Battery
|
21 | 11 | 3 | 7 | 44 | 27 | 17 | 36 | 1.71 |
| 5 |
Detroit City FC
|
20 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 27 | 17 | 10 | 35 | 1.75 |
| 6 |
Orange County SC
|
21 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 32 | 30 | 2 | 34 | 1.62 |
| 7 |
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
|
22 | 10 | 3 | 9 | 25 | 23 | 2 | 33 | 1.5 |
| 8 |
Tulsa Roughnecks
|
20 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 25 | 19 | 6 | 32 | 1.6 |
| 9 |
San Antonio
|
21 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 26 | 25 | 1 | 32 | 1.52 |
| 10 |
Sacramento Republic
|
20 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 27 | 18 | 9 | 31 | 1.55 |
| 11 |
Lexington
|
21 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 31 | 25 | 6 | 31 | 1.48 |
| 12 |
Louisville City
|
21 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 37 | 36 | 1 | 31 | 1.48 |
| 13 |
Las Vegas Lights
|
21 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 28 | 30 | -2 | 29 | 1.38 |
| 14 |
Rhode Island
|
19 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 30 | 22 | 8 | 28 | 1.47 |
| 15 |
Indy Eleven
|
19 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 23 | 22 | 1 | 28 | 1.47 |
| 16 |
Colorado Springs
|
21 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 32 | 32 | 0 | 28 | 1.33 |
| 17 |
Phoenix Rising
|
21 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 29 | 29 | 0 | 26 | 1.24 |
| 18 |
Oakland Roots
|
22 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 27 | 30 | -3 | 26 | 1.18 |
| 19 |
Hartford Athletic
|
19 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 15 | 18 | -3 | 24 | 1.26 |
| 20 |
Miami FC II
|
22 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 25 | 39 | -14 | 22 | 1 |
| 21 |
Loudoun United
|
20 | 3 | 11 | 6 | 21 | 30 | -9 | 20 | 1 |
| 22 |
Birmingham Legion
|
19 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 22 | 27 | -5 | 17 | 0.89 |
| 23 |
Monterey Bay
|
22 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 23 | 40 | -17 | 16 | 0.73 |
| 24 |
Brooklyn FC
|
19 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 18 | 35 | -17 | 13 | 0.68 |
| 25 |
Sporting JAX
|
21 | 2 | 5 | 14 | 26 | 54 | -28 | 11 | 0.52 |
Odds
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