USL Championship
Sacramento Republic vs Phoenix Rising
Sun, 23 Aug 2026 - 04:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Papa Murphy’s Park
Sacramento Republic vs Phoenix Rising Prediction & Stats - USL Championship 2026
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Sacramento Republic vs Phoenix Rising carries real history into this round of the USL Championship.
The two sides meet on 23/08 (Sunday) at Papa Murphy’s Park, 04:00 (UK time).
Read the Sacramento Republic vs Phoenix Rising prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Sacramento Republic vs Phoenix Rising
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Sacramento Republic vs Phoenix Rising call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Sacramento Republic Win
Last updated on 21-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Sacramento Republic the side to beat, with roughly 48% 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.
Sacramento Republic Preview
Sacramento Republic reach this fixture 19 match into their USL Championship. Here is where Sacramento Republic stand:
In this competition
8 won, 6 drawn, 5 lost
1.58 points per game
25 scored, at 1.32 a game
16 conceded, at 0.84 a game
Sacramento Republic, season-wide
8 won, 6 drawn, 5 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Kyle Edwards, 6 goals
Most assists: José Rodríguez, 4 assists
Recent results — Sacramento Republic
15/08/2026 23:00
08/08/2026 19:00
05/08/2026 20:30
01/08/2026 23:00
25/07/2026 22:00
Phoenix Rising: how they are travelling
Phoenix Rising come in 20 matches into their USL Championship.
Here is what Phoenix Rising have produced:
In this competition
6 won, 7 drawn, 7 lost
1.25 points per game
27 scored, at 1.35 a game
27 conceded, at 1.35 a game
Phoenix Rising, season-wide
6 won, 7 drawn, 7 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Ihsan Sacko, 9 goals
Most assists: Ihsan Sacko, 3 assists
Recent results — Phoenix Rising
19/08/2026 22:00
08/08/2026 19:00
01/08/2026 22:30
25/07/2026 22:30
18/07/2026 22:30
The head-to-head
Over 31 recent meetings between Sacramento Republic and Phoenix Rising:
Sacramento Republic: 10 win(s)
Phoenix Rising: 10 win(s)
Drawn: 11
An even record like this keeps the Sacramento Republic vs Phoenix Rising prediction genuinely open.
Form comparison Sacramento Republic vs Phoenix Rising
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Sacramento Republic
USA - USL Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
L
W
W
|
1.58 |
| Home |
W
W
W
L
W
|
2.11 |
| Away |
D
L
W
D
W
|
1.1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 42% | 67% | 20% |
| Goals | 2.16 | 2.67 | 1.7 |
| Scored | 1.32 | 1.89 | 0.8 |
| Conceded | 0.84 | 0.78 | 0.9 |
| Both Teams to Score | 47% | 44% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 37% | 44% | 30% |
| Failed To Score | 26% | 11% | 40% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.43 | 1.6 | 1.27 |
|
xGA
|
1.23 | 1.09 | 1.34 |
Away Team
Phoenix Rising
USA - USL Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
W
L
D
|
1.25 |
| Home |
W
W
D
W
L
|
1.6 |
| Away |
L
L
D
L
D
|
0.9 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 40% | 20% |
| Goals | 2.7 | 3.1 | 2.3 |
| Scored | 1.35 | 1.8 | 0.9 |
| Conceded | 1.35 | 1.3 | 1.4 |
| Both Teams to Score | 55% | 60% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 30% | 20% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 20% | 30% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.47 | 1.87 | 1.08 |
|
xGA
|
1.31 | 1.2 | 1.42 |
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 Sacramento Republic and Phoenix Rising 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: Sacramento Republic win or Draw
Backing the Double Chance market offers a relatively safe bet, and taking Sacramento Republic or draw is a strong option here.
With Sacramento Republic’s impressive home form, it’s difficult to see them leaving empty-handed against Phoenix Rising. Given their solid performances at home, they should be more than capable of securing at least a point.
Fixture information - Sacramento Republic vs Phoenix Rising
Match: Sacramento Republic vs Phoenix Rising
Competition: USL Championship
Date: Sunday, 23/08/2026
Kick-off: 04:00 (UK time)
Venue: Papa Murphy’s Park
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Stats
The statistics for Sacramento Republic vs Phoenix Rising that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.49
League: 2.7
Both Teams to Score
47%
League: 53%
Over 1.5+
79%
League: 71%
Over 2.5+
42%
League: 49%
Cards
5.37
League: 4.63
Corners
10.26
League: 9.19
Home Team
Sacramento Republic
USA - USL Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
L
W
W
|
1.58 |
| Home |
W
W
W
L
W
|
2.11 |
| Away |
D
L
W
D
W
|
1.1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 42% | 67% | 20% |
| Goals | 2.16 | 2.67 | 1.7 |
| Scored | 1.32 | 1.89 | 0.8 |
| Conceded | 0.84 | 0.78 | 0.9 |
| Both Teams to Score | 47% | 44% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 37% | 44% | 30% |
| Failed To Score | 26% | 11% | 40% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.43 | 1.6 | 1.27 |
|
xGA
|
1.23 | 1.09 | 1.34 |
Away Team
Phoenix Rising
USA - USL Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
W
L
D
|
1.25 |
| Home |
W
W
D
W
L
|
1.6 |
| Away |
L
L
D
L
D
|
0.9 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 40% | 20% |
| Goals | 2.7 | 3.1 | 2.3 |
| Scored | 1.35 | 1.8 | 0.9 |
| Conceded | 1.35 | 1.3 | 1.4 |
| Both Teams to Score | 55% | 60% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 30% | 20% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 20% | 30% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.47 | 1.87 | 1.08 |
|
xGA
|
1.31 | 1.2 | 1.42 |
Corners
8.21 / Match
+5% Corners / Match
Phoenix Rising received +5% more corners than Sacramento Republic in the USL Championship
8.6 / Match
Lexington
(3)
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
(7)
Tulsa Roughnecks
(2)
Sporting JAX
(4)
Oakland Roots
(7)
Charleston Battery
(5)
Rhode Island
(7)(2)
Colorado Springs
(7)
Lexington
(5)
Las Vegas Lights
(6)
Hartford Athletic
(9)
Monterey Bay
(2)
Colorado Springs
(9)
Oakland Roots
Cards
2.32 / Match
+31% Cards / Match
Phoenix Rising received +31% more cards than Sacramento Republic in the USL Championship
3.05 / Match
Lexington
(3)
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
(0)
Tulsa Roughnecks
(1)
Sporting JAX
(1)
Oakland Roots
(1)
Charleston Battery
(2)
Rhode Island
(1)(2)
Colorado Springs
(1)
Lexington
(3)
Las Vegas Lights
(0)
Hartford Athletic
(2)
Monterey Bay
(2)
Colorado Springs
(2)
Oakland Roots
Goals Scored
1.32 / Match
+2%
Phoenix Rising is +2% better in terms of goals scored
1.35 / Match
Lexington
(1)
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
(0)
Tulsa Roughnecks
(0)
Sporting JAX
(5)
Oakland Roots
(3)
Charleston Battery
(1)
Rhode Island
(2)(3)
Colorado Springs
(0)
Lexington
(1)
Las Vegas Lights
(0)
Hartford Athletic
(3)
Monterey Bay
(1)
Colorado Springs
(3)
Oakland Roots
Goals Conceded
0.84 / Match
+38%
Phoenix Rising condeded +38% more goals than Sacramento Republic
1.35 / Match
Lexington
(0)
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
(0)
Tulsa Roughnecks
(1)
Sporting JAX
(0)
Oakland Roots
(1)
Charleston Battery
(1)
Rhode Island
(1)(1)
Colorado Springs
(1)
Lexington
(1)
Las Vegas Lights
(0)
Hartford Athletic
(2)
Monterey Bay
(3)
Colorado Springs
(4)
Oakland Roots
USL Championship Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Tampa Bay Rowdies
|
20 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 38 | 19 | 19 | 44 | 2.2 |
| 2 |
Orange County SC
|
20 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 31 | 25 | 6 | 34 | 1.7 |
| 3 |
Charleston Battery
|
20 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 39 | 27 | 12 | 33 | 1.65 |
| 4 |
New Mexico United
|
17 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 26 | 17 | 9 | 33 | 1.94 |
| 5 |
Detroit City FC
|
19 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 26 | 17 | 9 | 32 | 1.68 |
| 6 |
San Antonio
|
20 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 26 | 24 | 2 | 32 | 1.6 |
| 7 |
El Paso Locomotive
|
20 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 32 | 27 | 5 | 31 | 1.55 |
| 8 |
Louisville City
|
20 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 36 | 34 | 2 | 31 | 1.55 |
| 9 |
Sacramento Republic
|
19 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 25 | 16 | 9 | 30 | 1.58 |
| 10 |
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
|
20 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 23 | 21 | 2 | 30 | 1.5 |
| 11 |
Tulsa Roughnecks
|
19 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 20 | 18 | 2 | 29 | 1.53 |
| 12 |
Las Vegas Lights
|
20 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 28 | 28 | 0 | 29 | 1.45 |
| 13 |
Lexington
|
19 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 28 | 23 | 5 | 28 | 1.47 |
| 14 |
Colorado Springs
|
20 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 32 | 31 | 1 | 28 | 1.4 |
| 15 |
Rhode Island
|
18 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 27 | 21 | 6 | 25 | 1.39 |
| 16 |
Indy Eleven
|
18 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 21 | 21 | 0 | 25 | 1.39 |
| 17 |
Phoenix Rising
|
20 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 27 | 27 | 0 | 25 | 1.25 |
| 18 |
Hartford Athletic
|
19 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 15 | 18 | -3 | 24 | 1.26 |
| 19 |
Oakland Roots
|
21 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 26 | 30 | -4 | 23 | 1.1 |
| 20 |
Miami FC II
|
21 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 25 | 34 | -9 | 22 | 1.05 |
| 21 |
Loudoun United
|
19 | 3 | 10 | 6 | 21 | 30 | -9 | 19 | 1 |
| 22 |
Birmingham Legion
|
18 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 20 | 24 | -4 | 17 | 0.94 |
| 23 |
Monterey Bay
|
21 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 22 | 37 | -15 | 16 | 0.76 |
| 24 |
Brooklyn FC
|
18 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 18 | 34 | -16 | 13 | 0.72 |
| 25 |
Sporting JAX
|
20 | 1 | 5 | 14 | 23 | 52 | -29 | 8 | 0.4 |
Odds
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