NY Cosmos vs Alta: match statistics
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NY Cosmos vs Alta: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
NY Cosmos plays Alta in USL League One (United States). The game is scheduled for August 15, 2026. Venue: MCU Park.
Recent form
NY Cosmos has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Alta has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
NY Cosmos scores 1.00 goals per game and allows 2.22. Alta scores 1.45 and allows 1.18. Games in this league average 2.88 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 61% of NY Cosmos's games and 59% of Alta's. The Over 2.5 rates are 78% and 59%, compared with league averages of 55% for BTTS and 60% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Alta has the higher season xG average, 1.58 to 1.48 per game. NY Cosmos takes 12.1 shots per game, while Alta takes 13.0.
First-half and second-half trends
NY Cosmos leads at halftime in 6% of its games and scores 0.78 goals per game after halftime. Alta leads at halftime in 27% and scores 0.73 after halftime.
When the teams score
NY Cosmos's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (7 goals). For Alta, it is minutes 76-90+ (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
USL League One games average 2.88 goals. Both teams score in 55% of games, and 60% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| NY Cosmos | Alta | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.24 | 0.31 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Alta is 75% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - NY Cosmos · 1.4 pts / game - Alta
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Alta is 45% better for: goals scored per game.
1 goals / game - NY Cosmos · 1.45 goals / game - Alta
Alta is 88% better for: goals allowed per game.
2.22 goals / game - NY Cosmos · 1.18 goals / game - Alta
NY Cosmos scores in 72% of games (13 of 18 meczów), while Alta keeps a clean sheet in 36% (8 of 22 meczów).
Alta scores in 77% of games (17 of 22 meczów), while NY Cosmos keeps a clean sheet in 17% (3 of 18 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - NY Cosmos
Over / Under - Alta
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Alta is 108% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.61 pts / game - NY Cosmos · 1.27 pts / game - Alta
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
NY Cosmos - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 6% of games and wins 17%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Alta - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 27% of games and wins 36%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 100% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +3 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (7 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
NY Cosmos
Alta
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (USL League One).
Teams vs league
| NY Cosmos | Liga | Alta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.22 | 2.88 | ▼ 2.64 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 61% | 55% | ▲ 59% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 78% | 60% | • 59% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 17% | 26% | ▲ 36% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 67% | 70% | ▲ 73% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 94% | 78% | ▼ 64% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from NY Cosmos's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Alta. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
When do NY Cosmos and Alta play?
NY Cosmos face Alta on August 15, 2026 in USL League One at MCU Park. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What do the goal statistics show before NY Cosmos vs Alta?
NY Cosmos score 1.00 goals per game on average and Alta 1.45. The USL League One average is 2.88 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 60% of games. Both teams score in 61% of NY Cosmos's matches and 59% of Alta's.
What form are NY Cosmos and Alta in?
Over the last 5 games NY Cosmos have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Alta 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for NY Cosmos vs Alta?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for NY Cosmos vs Alta: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.