Oakland Roots vs Pittsburgh Riverhounds: match statistics
Oakland Roots vs Pittsburgh Riverhounds: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Oakland Roots played against Pittsburgh Riverhounds in USL Championship (United States). The game was played on August 2, 2026. Final score: 0:1.
Recent form
Oakland Roots has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Pittsburgh Riverhounds has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Oakland Roots scores 1.60 goals per game and allows 1.47. Pittsburgh Riverhounds scores 1.27 and allows 1.20. Games in this league average 2.79 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 73% of Oakland Roots's games and 47% of Pittsburgh Riverhounds's. The Over 2.5 rates are 60% and 47%, compared with league averages of 58% for BTTS and 52% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Oakland Roots has the higher season xG average, 1.41 to 1.24 per game. Oakland Roots takes 11.8 shots per game, while Pittsburgh Riverhounds takes 9.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Oakland Roots leads at halftime in 27% of its games and scores 0.93 goals per game after halftime. Pittsburgh Riverhounds leads at halftime in 27% and scores 0.87 after halftime.
When the teams score
Oakland Roots's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (7 goals). For Pittsburgh Riverhounds, it is minutes 46-60 (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
USL Championship games average 2.79 goals. Both teams score in 58% of games, and 52% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 2 away wins. Those games averaged 3.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% 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 shows better home metrics: on average 1.22 goals per match, 10.89 shots and 3.44 on target with an average xG of 1.32, whereas Pittsburgh away averages 1.00 goal, 8.38 shots, 3.00 on target and xG 1.13. However, in form over the last five matches the edge lies with the visitors: Pittsburgh scored 6 and conceded 6 (1.2 per match) and averages 1.2 points in the last five, while Oakland also scored 7 but conceded 13 (2.6 per match) and has only 0.6 points in that period. The table gap (Oakland 18th, Pittsburgh 11th) and a higher clean sheet rate for guests on the road (25% vs 11% for hosts) suggest greater defensive stability for Pittsburgh, despite hosts having a neutral home balance on the season (1.22–1.22 and goal difference 0). Considering the hosts’ advantage in quality of chances (higher xG 1.32 vs 1.13 and greater shot volume), but their clear defensive crisis in the last five, the most likely outcome is a draw, although the match may be tight and low-scoring. I propose a probability split: 33% Oakland win, 34% draw and 33% Pittsburgh win.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
Statistical analysis indicates a favorable BTTS scenario: Oakland has 80% BTTS in the last 5 matches, Pittsburgh 40% in the same period, and the league BTTS level is 56%. Over the last 5 matches Oakland conceded on average 2.6 goals (13 conceded) and scored 1.4 goals (7 scored), while Pittsburgh scored 6 goals in their last 5 (1.2 per game) and averages 1.0 goal season-wide. xG shows 1.38 xG for Oakland versus 1.42 xG against Pittsburgh, and 1.13 xG for Pittsburgh versus 1.13 xG against Oakland, meaning expected goal values for both teams sit around 1.1–1.4 and favor both teams scoring. Although Oakland’s season BTTS is lower (38%) than Pittsburgh’s (50%), the low clean sheet rates of 25% for both teams and a league average goals of 2.74 suggest a scoreline without a goal for one side is less likely. Considering the strong recent 5-match signal from Oakland, both teams’ xG profiles and the league BTTS level, I tip BTTS - Yes at 65% versus 35% for No.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
The xG and defensive-stat model yields expected goals: Oakland Roots 1.40 (offensive xG 1.38 and Pittsburgh defense concedes 1.42 xG) and Pittsburgh Riverhounds 1.13 (offensive xG 1.13 and Oakland defense concedes 1.13), totaling 2.53 goals. This season Oakland has 63% of matches over 1.5 goals, and Pittsburgh 75%, with both teams rarely finishing 0-0 (Oakland 100% of matches >0.5, Pittsburgh 88%), which strongly supports Over 1.5. In the last 5 matches Oakland averaged 4.0 goals per game (7 scored and 13 conceded), and Pittsburgh 2.4 (6 scored and 6 conceded); Oakland concedes on average 2.6 goals in those five games, increasing the probability of more than two goals. Shot stats (Oakland 11.0 shots and 4.0 on target vs Pittsburgh 8.38/3.0) and xG ratios confirm the hosts' offensive edge. Consequently I recommend Over 1.5 as the strongest signal (estimated Over ~72%), while Over 2.5 is rated ~46% and Over 3.5 ~25%.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
Half-time statistics indicate a draw as the most frequent state: Oakland led at the break in 25% of matches, was level at half-time in 75% and was never trailing (0%), while Pittsburgh led at the break in 25%, was level in 25% and was trailing at the break in 50%. Oakland has 100% clean sheets at half-time (seasonCSPercentageHT_home = 100%) with an average goals scored by half-time of 0.38 and average conceded 0.0, whereas Pittsburgh concedes on average 0.63 goals by the break (concededAVGHT_away = 0.63), which strongly supports a goalless or draw scoreline after 45 minutes. Over the full match the home side are clearly stronger: they win 63% of fixtures and score on average 1.38 goals per match versus Pittsburgh who win 25% and score 1.0; xG also favors Oakland (1.38 vs 1.13), so from a draw at half-time a turnaround to a home win is more likely. Additionally Oakland scored 5 goals in the 46–60 minute window, averages 4 shots on target per match versus 3 for the visitors and has a marginally better conversion rate (13% vs 12%), suggesting decisive goals may come after the break; therefore I pick X/1 as the strongest signal.
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 | Pittsburgh Riverhounds | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.43 | 0.37 |
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.
Pittsburgh Riverhounds is 40% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / game - Oakland Roots · 1.4 pts / game - Pittsburgh Riverhounds
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.
Oakland Roots is 26% better for: goals scored per game.
1.6 goals / game - Oakland Roots · 1.27 goals / game - Pittsburgh Riverhounds
Pittsburgh Riverhounds is 23% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.47 goals / game - Oakland Roots · 1.2 goals / game - Pittsburgh Riverhounds
Oakland Roots scores in 80% of games (12 of 15 games), while Pittsburgh Riverhounds keeps a clean sheet in 27% (4 of 15 games).
Pittsburgh Riverhounds scores in 67% of games (10 of 15 games), while Oakland Roots keeps a clean sheet in 13% (2 of 15 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 - Oakland Roots
Over / Under - Pittsburgh Riverhounds
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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Oakland Roots - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 27% of games and wins 33%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Pittsburgh Riverhounds - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 27% of games and wins 47%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.40 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 100% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -4 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.2 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| 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 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - 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
Oakland Roots
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
* 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 | Pittsburgh Riverhounds | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.07 | 2.79 | ▼ 2.47 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 73% | 58% | ▼ 47% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 60% | 52% | ▼ 47% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 13% | 26% | • 27% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 73% | 67% | ▼ 60% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 87% | 80% | ▲ 87% |
^ 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
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Head-to-head
Record from Oakland Roots's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses against Pittsburgh Riverhounds. Games average 3.50 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Oakland Roots vs Pittsburgh Riverhounds?
The USL Championship match finished Oakland Roots 0:1 Pittsburgh Riverhounds. 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 Pittsburgh Riverhounds?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Oakland Roots won 0, Pittsburgh Riverhounds won 2 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Oakland Roots vs Pittsburgh Riverhounds?
Oakland Roots score 1.60 goals per game on average and Pittsburgh Riverhounds 1.27. The USL Championship average is 2.79 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 52% of games. Both teams score in 73% of Oakland Roots's matches and 47% of Pittsburgh Riverhounds's.
What form are Oakland Roots and Pittsburgh Riverhounds in?
Over the last 5 games Oakland Roots have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Pittsburgh Riverhounds 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Oakland Roots vs Pittsburgh Riverhounds?
The statistical background for Oakland Roots vs Pittsburgh Riverhounds — 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.