NY Cosmos vs Richmond Kickers: match statistics
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NY Cosmos vs Richmond Kickers: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
NY Cosmos plays Richmond Kickers in USL League One (United States). The game is scheduled for September 26, 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. Richmond Kickers has 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses, with 0.20 points per game.
Scoring records
NY Cosmos scores 1.23 goals per game and allows 2.00. Richmond Kickers scores 0.96 and allows 2.04. Games in this league average 2.98 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 65% of NY Cosmos's games and 54% of Richmond Kickers's. The Over 2.5 rates are 73% and 54%, compared with league averages of 60% for BTTS and 60% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
NY Cosmos has the higher season xG average, 1.57 to 1.42 per game. NY Cosmos takes 12.9 shots per game, while Richmond Kickers takes 12.4.
First-half and second-half trends
NY Cosmos leads at halftime in 12% of its games and scores 0.88 goals per game after halftime. Richmond Kickers leads at halftime in 15% and scores 0.46 after halftime.
When the teams score
NY Cosmos's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (11 goals). For Richmond Kickers, it is minutes 0-15 (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
USL League One games average 2.98 goals. Both teams score in 60% 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 2.00 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 | Richmond Kickers | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.28 | 0.25 |
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.
NY Cosmos is 300% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - NY Cosmos · 0.2 pts / game - Richmond Kickers
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.
NY Cosmos is 28% better for: goals scored per game.
1.23 goals / game - NY Cosmos · 0.96 goals / game - Richmond Kickers
NY Cosmos scores in 81% of games (21 of 26 games), while Richmond Kickers keeps a clean sheet in 15% (4 of 26 games).
Richmond Kickers scores in 65% of games (17 of 26 games), while NY Cosmos keeps a clean sheet in 19% (5 of 26 games).
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 - Richmond Kickers
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.
NY Cosmos is 5% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.77 pts / game - NY Cosmos · 0.73 pts / game - Richmond Kickers
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
NY Cosmos - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 12% of games and wins 23%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Richmond Kickers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 15% of games and wins 19%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 2.0 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 2.2 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -9 | +2 |
* 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 76-90 (11 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (7 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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
Richmond Kickers
* 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 | Richmond Kickers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.23 | 2.98 | • 3.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 65% | 60% | ▼ 54% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 73% | 60% | ▼ 54% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 19% | 22% | ▼ 15% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 69% | 74% | ▲ 85% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 92% | 81% | ▼ 69% |
^ 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 Richmond Kickers. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
When do NY Cosmos and Richmond Kickers play?
NY Cosmos face Richmond Kickers on September 26, 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 Richmond Kickers?
NY Cosmos score 1.23 goals per game on average and Richmond Kickers 0.96. The USL League One average is 2.98 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 60% of games. Both teams score in 65% of NY Cosmos's matches and 54% of Richmond Kickers's.
What form are NY Cosmos and Richmond Kickers in?
Over the last 5 games NY Cosmos have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Richmond Kickers 0-1-4 (0.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for NY Cosmos vs Richmond Kickers?
The statistical background for NY Cosmos vs Richmond Kickers — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.