Oakland Roots vs Las Vegas Lights: match statistics
Oakland Roots vs Las Vegas Lights: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Oakland Roots played against Las Vegas Lights in USL Championship (United States). The game was played on April 23, 2026. Final score: 4:2.
Recent form
Oakland Roots has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Las Vegas Lights has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, with 0.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Oakland Roots scores 1.33 goals per game and allows 1.17. Las Vegas Lights scores 1.50 and allows 1.83. Games in this league average 2.56 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 67% of Oakland Roots's games and 83% of Las Vegas Lights's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 50%, compared with league averages of 51% for BTTS and 50% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Oakland Roots has the higher season xG average, 1.26 to 1.25 per game. Oakland Roots takes 10.5 shots per game, while Las Vegas Lights takes 9.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Oakland Roots leads at halftime in 50% of its games and scores 0.50 goals per game after halftime. Las Vegas Lights leads at halftime in 0% and scores 1.00 after halftime.
When the teams score
Oakland Roots's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (3 goals). For Las Vegas Lights, it is minutes 16-30 (2 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
USL Championship games average 2.56 goals. Both teams score in 51% of games, and 50% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 4 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 2 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Oakland Roots have the home advantage: at home they concede on average 1.00 goal per game and have 0% clean sheets, while Las Vegas Lights concede on average 2.50 goals away, have a negative away goal difference of -3 and 0% away wins. The visitors score more on the road (1.75 goals on average) and are more efficient in conversion (21% vs 10% for the hosts), but the hosts register more shots on target (4.67 vs 3.00) and have similar xG: 1.22 for Oakland vs 1.17 for Las Vegas. In the last 5 matches Oakland scored 7 goals and average 1.2 points per game (1 win, 3 draws, 1 loss), while Las Vegas scored 8 but conceded 10 and average 0.8 points per game (1 win, 1 draw, 3 losses). The key advantage for the hosts is defensive stability at home and a higher number of on-target attempts with comparable xG, therefore I predict a home win ('1') with probabilities: 60% home, 25% draw, 15% away.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The dominant signal for BTTS is that both teams have 80% BTTS in the last 5 matches (Oakland 80%, Las Vegas 80%), and Las Vegas has 100% BTTS for the season versus Oakland’s 50%. In the last 5 fixtures Oakland averages 1.4 goals scored and 1.4 conceded, while Las Vegas scores 1.6 and concedes 2.0, indicating consistent scoring and conceding by both sides (1.4/1.4 vs 1.6/2.0). xG confirms goal potential: Oakland has 1.41 xG versus Las Vegas’s 1.17 xG, and xG against is 0.86 for Oakland and 1.43 for Las Vegas, so both sides are capable of creating chances (1.41 vs 1.17 and 0.86 vs 1.43). Shot stats show Oakland averages 12.5 shots with 5.0 on target, and Las Vegas 8.25 with 3.0 on target, with conversion rates of 8% (Oakland) and 21% (Las Vegas), which increases the likelihood of at least one away goal. Considering the seasonal 100% BTTS for the away team, 80% BTTS for both teams in L5, and the goals and xG balance, I assess BTTS probability at 80% vs 20% for 'no', hence recommendation: BTTS - Yes.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
After balancing attacking and defensive xG I obtain expected goals: Oakland 1.42 (1.41 attacking xG vs 1.43 opponent defensive xG → average 1.42), Las Vegas 1.02 (1.17 attacking xG vs 0.86 opponent defensive xG → average 1.02), total 2.44 goals, slightly below the league average 2.54. A Poisson model with λ=2.44 gives a theoretical probability of Over 1.5 goals around 70%, and seasonal stats confirm a tendency toward matches with at least 2 goals: Las Vegas has 100% of season matches >1.5, Oakland 50%. For the 2.5 line the model yields Over ≈44%, but Las Vegas has 75% season matches >2.5, and in the last 5 matches both teams exceeded 2.5 goals in 60% of cases, so I give a slight edge to Over 2.5 (about 52%). The 3.5 line is unlikely to hit Over: the model gives Over ≈23%, Oakland has 0% season rate above 3.5, so I rate Under 3.5 highly (about 77%), even though Las Vegas has 75% such matches. I conclude the strongest signal from the data is Over 1.5 (recommended bet), based on xG 1.42/1.02, Las Vegas seasonal 100% Over1.5 and a 3.0 goals combined average from the last 5 matches.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
Oakland Roots at home average 2.0 goals per match and have won 50% of their home games, whereas Las Vegas Lights average only 0.25 goals on the road and suffer 75% losses, giving the hosts a clear advantage. xG metrics corroborate Oakland’s superiority: home xG 1.41 versus 1.17 for the visitors, and expected goals conceded 0.86 for Oakland versus 1.43 for Las Vegas, indicating the visitors are weaker defensively. After the break the hosts virtually do not concede (0.0 on average in the second half), while Las Vegas concedes 1.5 goals on average after the break and have conceded after the break in 100% of their matches, so I expect the decisive action to come in the second 45 minutes. In the last five matches Oakland led at the break in 60% of games and scored 1.0 goals on average before half-time, while Las Vegas averaged 0.6 goals by half-time; this increases the probability that the hosts will take the lead already in the first half. On this basis I assign the scenario of the hosts leading at the break and winning the match (1/1) a 47% probability, and the combined chances of an Oakland win (1/1 + X/1 + 2/1) are 72%, while an away win is unlikely (total 5%).
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
Game stats
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
| Oakland Roots | Las Vegas Lights | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 38% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.41 |
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.
Oakland Roots is 50% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Oakland Roots · 0.8 pts / game - Las Vegas Lights
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.
Las Vegas Lights is 13% better for: goals scored per game.
1.33 goals / game - Oakland Roots · 1.5 goals / game - Las Vegas Lights
Oakland Roots is 56% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.17 goals / game - Oakland Roots · 1.83 goals / game - Las Vegas Lights
Oakland Roots scores in 83% of games (5 of 6 meczów), while Las Vegas Lights keeps a clean sheet in 17% (1 of 6 meczów).
Las Vegas Lights scores in 100% of games (6 of 6 meczów), while Oakland Roots keeps a clean sheet in 17% (1 of 6 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 - Oakland Roots
Over / Under - Las Vegas Lights
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.
Oakland Roots is 173% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.83 pts / game - Oakland Roots · 0.67 pts / game - Las Vegas Lights
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Oakland Roots - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 33%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Las Vegas Lights - second-half results
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -1 |
* 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 0-15 (3 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (2 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* 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
Oakland Roots
Las Vegas Lights
* 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 Championship).
Teams vs league
| Oakland Roots | Liga | Las Vegas Lights | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.50 | 2.56 | ▲ 3.33 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 67% | 51% | ▲ 83% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 50% | 50% | • 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 17% | 30% | ▼ 17% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 67% | 63% | ▲ 67% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 79% | ▲ 83% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Oakland Roots's perspective: 1 win, 2 draws and 1 loss against Las Vegas Lights. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Oakland Roots vs Las Vegas Lights?
The USL Championship match finished Oakland Roots 4:2 Las Vegas Lights. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Oakland Roots and Las Vegas Lights?
In the last 4 head-to-head matches Oakland Roots won 1, Las Vegas Lights won 1 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Oakland Roots vs Las Vegas Lights?
Oakland Roots score 1.33 goals per game on average and Las Vegas Lights 1.50. The USL Championship average is 2.56 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 67% of Oakland Roots's matches and 83% of Las Vegas Lights's.
What form are Oakland Roots and Las Vegas Lights in?
Over the last 5 games Oakland Roots have a 1-3-1 record (1.20 points per game) and Las Vegas Lights 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Oakland Roots vs Las Vegas Lights?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Oakland Roots vs Las Vegas Lights: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.