Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs Sporting JAX: match statistics
Pittsburgh Riverhounds are showing better form in their last five matches with an average of 1.4 points per game and two wins, while Sporting JAX have only 0.8 points per match and just one victory. The visitors occupy the bottom 24th place in the table and have not won any away match this season, registering only a draw. Sporting JAX have a negative goal difference (5 scored, 10 conceded in the last 5 matches) and weaker xG metrics (0.98 xG For vs 2.34 xG Against in away matches), indicating issues in chance creation and defense. Pittsburgh, although in 16th position, are playing at home and have a real chance to exploit the visitors' weaknesses. Considering all statistics, a home win is predicted, though neither team is in impressive form, which leaves room for a draw or an upset by the visitors.
Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs Sporting JAX: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Pittsburgh Riverhounds play Sporting JAX in USL Championship (United States). The match date is 29 March 2026 at 00:00. Final score: 3:2.
Current form
Pittsburgh Riverhounds: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match. Sporting JAX: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Pittsburgh Riverhounds scores 1.27 and concedes 1.20 goals per match. Sporting JAX scores 1.35 and concedes 2.59. League average: 2.79 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Pittsburgh Riverhounds 47%, Sporting JAX 71%. Over 2.5: Pittsburgh Riverhounds 47%, Sporting JAX 76%. League level: BTTS 58%, Over 2.5 52%.
xG, shots and style
Pittsburgh Riverhounds has higher xG: 1.24 vs 1.04. Pittsburgh Riverhounds: 9.7 shots per match, Sporting JAX: 8.5.
Match halves
Pittsburgh Riverhounds: half-time lead 27%, second-half goals 0.87. Sporting JAX: half-time lead 29%, second-half goals 0.65.
Goals by minute
Pittsburgh Riverhounds: 46-60 (7 goals). Sporting JAX: 0-15 (5 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
USL Championship: 2.79 goals per match, BTTS 58%, Over 2.5 52%.
Head-to-head
1 H2H matches: 0-0-1. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 100%.
Match description
Pittsburgh Riverhounds are showing better form in their last five matches with an average of 1.4 points per game and two wins, while Sporting JAX have only 0.8 points per match and just one victory. The visitors occupy the bottom 24th place in the table and have not won any away match this season, registering only a draw. Sporting JAX have a negative goal difference (5 scored, 10 conceded in the last 5 matches) and weaker xG metrics (0.98 xG For vs 2.34 xG Against in away matches), indicating issues in chance creation and defense. Pittsburgh, although in 16th position, are playing at home and have a real chance to exploit the visitors' weaknesses. Considering all statistics, a home win is predicted, though neither team is in impressive form, which leaves room for a draw or an upset by the visitors.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Pittsburgh Riverhounds | Sporting JAX | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.37 | 0.44 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Pittsburgh Riverhounds is 40% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / match - Pittsburgh Riverhounds · 1 pts / match - Sporting JAX
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.
Sporting JAX is 6% better for: goals scored per match.
1.27 goals / match - Pittsburgh Riverhounds · 1.35 goals / match - Sporting JAX
Pittsburgh Riverhounds is 116% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.2 goals / match - Pittsburgh Riverhounds · 2.59 goals / match - Sporting JAX
Pittsburgh Riverhounds scores in 67% of matches (10 of 15 matches), while Sporting JAX keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 17 matches).
Sporting JAX scores in 71% of matches (12 of 17 matches), while Pittsburgh Riverhounds keeps a clean sheet in 27% (4 of 15 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under — Pittsburgh Riverhounds
Over / Under — Sporting JAX
1st half
2nd half
Match 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.
Pittsburgh Riverhounds is 20% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.27 pts / match - Pittsburgh Riverhounds · 1.06 pts / match - Sporting JAX
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Pittsburgh Riverhounds - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 27% of matches and wins 47%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.5 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Sporting JAX - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 29% of matches and wins 6%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.5 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.4 | 1.8 |
| Average goals in match | 2.4 | 2.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 20% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -4 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (7 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (5 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): -9 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
Sporting JAX
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (USL Championship).
Teams vs league
| Pittsburgh Riverhounds | Liga | Sporting JAX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.47 | 2.79 | ▲ 3.94 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 47% | 58% | ▲ 71% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 47% | 52% | ▲ 76% |
| Clean sheets | • 27% | 26% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 60% | 67% | ▲ 82% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 87% | 80% | ▲ 94% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Pittsburgh Riverhounds 0 - 0 - 1 Sporting JAX. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs Sporting JAX?
The USL Championship match finished Pittsburgh Riverhounds 3:2 Sporting JAX. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs Sporting JAX?
Pittsburgh Riverhounds score 1.27 goals per game on average and Sporting JAX 1.35. The USL Championship average is 2.79 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 52% of games. Both teams score in 47% of Pittsburgh Riverhounds's matches and 71% of Sporting JAX's.
What form are Pittsburgh Riverhounds and Sporting JAX in?
Over the last 5 games Pittsburgh Riverhounds have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Sporting JAX 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs Sporting JAX?
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.