Phoenix Rising vs El Paso Locomotive: match statistics
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Phoenix Rising vs El Paso Locomotive: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Phoenix Rising plays El Paso Locomotive in USL Championship (United States). The game is scheduled for September 20, 2026.
Recent form
Phoenix Rising has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. El Paso Locomotive has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Phoenix Rising scores 1.44 goals per game and allows 1.50. El Paso Locomotive scores 1.67 and allows 1.67. Games in this league average 2.79 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 56% of Phoenix Rising's games and 73% of El Paso Locomotive's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 73%, compared with league averages of 58% for BTTS and 52% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Phoenix Rising has the higher season xG average, 1.49 to 1.32 per game. Phoenix Rising takes 12.4 shots per game, while El Paso Locomotive takes 11.2.
First-half and second-half trends
Phoenix Rising leads at halftime in 25% of its games and scores 1.00 goals per game after halftime. El Paso Locomotive leads at halftime in 33% and scores 0.73 after halftime.
When the teams score
Phoenix Rising's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (8 goals). For El Paso Locomotive, it is minutes 46-60 (8 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, 7 previous meetings were available. The record was 3 home wins, 4 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 3.14 goals, with both teams scoring in 57% 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
| Phoenix Rising | El Paso Locomotive | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 38% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 0.42 |
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.
El Paso Locomotive is 25% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - Phoenix Rising · 1 pts / game - El Paso Locomotive
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.
El Paso Locomotive is 16% better for: goals scored per game.
1.44 goals / game - Phoenix Rising · 1.67 goals / game - El Paso Locomotive
Phoenix Rising is 11% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.5 goals / game - Phoenix Rising · 1.67 goals / game - El Paso Locomotive
Phoenix Rising scores in 81% of games (13 of 16 games), while El Paso Locomotive keeps a clean sheet in 13% (2 of 15 games).
El Paso Locomotive scores in 87% of games (13 of 15 games), while Phoenix Rising keeps a clean sheet in 25% (4 of 16 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 - Phoenix Rising
Over / Under - El Paso Locomotive
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.
El Paso Locomotive is 12% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.19 pts / game - Phoenix Rising · 1.33 pts / game - El Paso Locomotive
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Phoenix Rising - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 31%. 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.
El Paso Locomotive - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 33%. 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 | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 2.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 3.2 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 0% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -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 (8 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (8 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - 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
Phoenix Rising
El Paso Locomotive
* 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
| Phoenix Rising | Liga | El Paso Locomotive | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.94 | 2.79 | ▲ 3.33 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 56% | 58% | ▲ 73% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 50% | 52% | ▲ 73% |
| Clean sheets | • 25% | 26% | ▼ 13% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 69% | 67% | ▲ 87% |
| Goal after half-time | • 81% | 80% | ▲ 93% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Phoenix Rising's perspective: 3 wins, 4 draws and 0 losses against El Paso Locomotive. Games average 3.14 goals, and both teams scored in 57% of them.
FAQ
When do Phoenix Rising and El Paso Locomotive play?
Phoenix Rising face El Paso Locomotive on September 20, 2026 in USL Championship. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Phoenix Rising and El Paso Locomotive?
In the last 7 head-to-head matches Phoenix Rising won 3, El Paso Locomotive won 0 and 4 ended level. These games averaged 3.14 goals, with both teams scoring in 57% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Phoenix Rising vs El Paso Locomotive?
Phoenix Rising score 1.44 goals per game on average and El Paso Locomotive 1.67. The USL Championship average is 2.79 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 52% of games. Both teams score in 56% of Phoenix Rising's matches and 73% of El Paso Locomotive's.
What form are Phoenix Rising and El Paso Locomotive in?
Over the last 5 games Phoenix Rising have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and El Paso Locomotive 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Phoenix Rising vs El Paso Locomotive?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.