Rhode Island vs Pittsburgh Riverhounds: match statistics
Full analysis and pick in the app
Check the betting analysis, pick, value bet and full reasoning for this match.
Rhode Island vs Pittsburgh Riverhounds: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Rhode Island plays Pittsburgh Riverhounds in USL Championship (United States). The game is scheduled for October 17, 2026.
Recent form
Rhode Island has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.80 points per game. Pittsburgh Riverhounds has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Rhode Island scores 1.43 goals per game and allows 1.07. Pittsburgh Riverhounds scores 1.07 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 2.70 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Rhode Island's games and 39% of Pittsburgh Riverhounds's. The Over 2.5 rates are 43% and 39%, compared with league averages of 54% for BTTS and 49% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Rhode Island has the higher season xG average, 1.75 to 1.16 per game. Rhode Island takes 15.3 shots per game, while Pittsburgh Riverhounds takes 8.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Rhode Island leads at halftime in 29% of its games and scores 0.89 goals per game after halftime. Pittsburgh Riverhounds leads at halftime in 25% and scores 0.61 after halftime.
When the teams score
Rhode Island's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (10 goals). For Pittsburgh Riverhounds, it is minutes 0-15 (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
USL Championship games average 2.70 goals. Both teams score in 54% of games, and 49% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 7 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 1 draw and 5 away wins. Those games averaged 1.14 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
| Rhode Island | Pittsburgh Riverhounds | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.27 | 0.34 |
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.
Rhode Island is 29% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / game - Rhode Island · 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.
Rhode Island is 34% better for: goals scored per game.
1.43 goals / game - Rhode Island · 1.07 goals / game - Pittsburgh Riverhounds
Pittsburgh Riverhounds is 7% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.07 goals / game - Rhode Island · 1 goals / game - Pittsburgh Riverhounds
Rhode Island scores in 75% of games (21 of 28 games), while Pittsburgh Riverhounds keeps a clean sheet in 32% (9 of 28 games).
Pittsburgh Riverhounds scores in 61% of games (17 of 28 games), while Rhode Island keeps a clean sheet in 29% (8 of 28 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 - Rhode Island
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.
Rhode Island is 5% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.39 pts / game - Rhode Island · 1.32 pts / game - Pittsburgh Riverhounds
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Rhode Island - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 29% of games and wins 43%. 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 25% of games and wins 43%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +4 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| 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 16-30 (10 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). 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
Rhode Island
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
| Rhode Island | Liga | Pittsburgh Riverhounds | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.50 | 2.70 | ▼ 2.07 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 50% | 54% | ▼ 39% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 43% | 49% | ▼ 39% |
| Clean sheets | • 29% | 28% | ▲ 32% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 61% | 66% | ▼ 50% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 79% | 77% | ▼ 71% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Rhode Island's perspective: 1 win, 1 draw and 5 losses against Pittsburgh Riverhounds. Games average 1.14 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
When do Rhode Island and Pittsburgh Riverhounds play?
Rhode Island face Pittsburgh Riverhounds on October 17, 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 Rhode Island and Pittsburgh Riverhounds?
In the last 7 head-to-head matches Rhode Island won 1, Pittsburgh Riverhounds won 5 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 1.14 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Rhode Island vs Pittsburgh Riverhounds?
Rhode Island score 1.43 goals per game on average and Pittsburgh Riverhounds 1.07. The USL Championship average is 2.70 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 49% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Rhode Island's matches and 39% of Pittsburgh Riverhounds's.
What form are Rhode Island and Pittsburgh Riverhounds in?
Over the last 5 games Rhode Island have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and Pittsburgh Riverhounds 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Rhode Island vs Pittsburgh Riverhounds?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Rhode Island vs Pittsburgh Riverhounds: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.