Rhode Island vs Sporting JAX: match statistics
Rhode Island presents slightly better form in their last five matches with a 1-2-2 record and a positive goal difference of 3:3, translating to 1 point per game. Sporting JAX shows greater form volatility (2-0-3) and a weaker defense, conceding 6 goals in their last five fixtures while scoring only 5. Although the visitors have a marginally better PPG (1.2), their defensive frailties and playing away from home work against them. As the host, Rhode Island should capitalize on their home advantage; however, the lack of detailed home statistics for both teams and evenly matched recent results suggest the game could be more open than the raw record implies. A slight advantage for the hosts seems the most probable scenario, though a draw remains a realistic option.
Rhode Island vs Sporting JAX: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Rhode Island play Sporting JAX in USL Championship (United States). The match date is 14 March 2026 at 21:00. Final score: 1:1.
Current form
Rhode Island: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match. Sporting JAX: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Rhode Island scores 1.77 and concedes 1.38 goals per match. Sporting JAX scores 1.31 and concedes 2.63. League average: 2.80 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Rhode Island 77%, Sporting JAX 69%. Over 2.5: Rhode Island 62%, Sporting JAX 75%. League level: BTTS 57%, Over 2.5 52%.
xG, shots and style
Rhode Island has higher xG: 1.86 vs 1.03. Rhode Island: 16.1 shots per match, Sporting JAX: 8.5.
Match halves
Rhode Island: half-time lead 23%, second-half goals 1.23. Sporting JAX: half-time lead 25%, second-half goals 0.69.
Goals by minute
Rhode Island: 16-30 (6 goals). Sporting JAX: 31-45+ (5 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
USL Championship: 2.80 goals per match, BTTS 57%, Over 2.5 52%.
Head-to-head
No aligned head-to-head sample is available in the database.
Match description
Rhode Island presents slightly better form in their last five matches with a 1-2-2 record and a positive goal difference of 3:3, translating to 1 point per game. Sporting JAX shows greater form volatility (2-0-3) and a weaker defense, conceding 6 goals in their last five fixtures while scoring only 5. Although the visitors have a marginally better PPG (1.2), their defensive frailties and playing away from home work against them. As the host, Rhode Island should capitalize on their home advantage; however, the lack of detailed home statistics for both teams and evenly matched recent results suggest the game could be more open than the raw record implies. A slight advantage for the hosts seems the most probable scenario, though a draw remains a realistic option.
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
| Rhode Island | Sporting JAX | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 0.45 |
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.
Rhode Island is 75% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / match - Rhode Island · 0.8 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.
Rhode Island is 35% better for: goals scored per match.
1.77 goals / match - Rhode Island · 1.31 goals / match - Sporting JAX
Rhode Island is 91% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.38 goals / match - Rhode Island · 2.63 goals / match - Sporting JAX
Rhode Island scores in 85% of matches (11 of 13 matches), while Sporting JAX keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 16 matches).
Sporting JAX scores in 69% of matches (11 of 16 matches), while Rhode Island keeps a clean sheet in 15% (2 of 13 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 — Rhode Island
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.
Rhode Island is 31% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.23 pts / match - Rhode Island · 0.94 pts / match - Sporting JAX
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Rhode Island - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 23% of matches and wins 31%. 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 25% of matches and wins 6%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| Average goals in match | 2.2 | 2.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 0% |
| Goal difference | -5 | -2 |
* 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 16-30 (6 goli). Concedes most in 46-60 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (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
Rhode Island
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
| Rhode Island | Liga | Sporting JAX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 3.15 | 2.80 | ▲ 3.94 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 77% | 57% | ▲ 69% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 62% | 52% | ▲ 75% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 15% | 26% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 62% | 67% | ▲ 81% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 85% | 80% | ▲ 94% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
FAQ
What was the result of Rhode Island vs Sporting JAX?
The USL Championship match finished Rhode Island 1:1 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 Rhode Island vs Sporting JAX?
Rhode Island score 1.77 goals per game on average and Sporting JAX 1.31. The USL Championship average is 2.80 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 52% of games. Both teams score in 77% of Rhode Island's matches and 69% of Sporting JAX's.
What form are Rhode Island and Sporting JAX in?
Over the last 5 games Rhode Island have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Sporting JAX 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Rhode Island vs Sporting JAX?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Rhode Island vs Sporting JAX: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.