Sun, 20 Sept 2026, 02:00
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Match Timeline

8'
Tony Alfaro🟨
Yellow Card
11'
R. Rubin⚽
Normal Goal β†’ A. Moreno
23'
N. Dollenmayer🟨
Yellow Card
27'
J. Torres🟨
Yellow Card
41'
R. Czichos⚽
Normal Goal β†’ JP Scearce
48'
J. Moursou🟨
Yellow Card
51'
E. Calvillo⚽
Normal Goal β†’ N. Cardona
63'
R. Coronado🟨
Yellow Card
66'
D. RiveraπŸ”„
Substitution 1 β†’ K. Arase
66'
D. GomezπŸ”„
Substitution 2 β†’ I. Sacko
67'
N. Cardona🟨
Yellow Card
72'
R. CoronadoπŸ”„
Substitution 1 β†’ D. Gomez
72'
A. MorenoπŸ”„
Substitution 2 β†’ R. Avila
72'
A. MendezπŸ”„
Substitution 3 β†’ B. Farkarlun
76'
D. FloresπŸ”„
Substitution 3 β†’ T. Schmitt
76'
D. BadjiπŸ”„
Substitution 4 β†’ G. Studenhofft
78'
L. Biasi🟨
Yellow Card
80'
L. Biasi🟨
Yellow Card
80'
L. BiasiπŸŸ₯
Red Card
83'
R. CzichosπŸ”„
Substitution 5 β†’ A. Pelayo
86'
C. SainteπŸ”„
Substitution 4 β†’ K. Hoban
90'
R. Rubin⚽
Normal Goal β†’ K. Hoban
90+2'
E. CalvilloπŸ”„
Substitution 5 β†’ R. Ruiz

Starting Lineups

Phoenix RisingPhoenix RisingUnknown

Starting XI

1P. RakovskyUnknown
20L. BiasiUnknown
51A. EssengueUnknown
5R. CzichosUnknown
87D. FloresUnknown
13J. MoursouUnknown
17JP ScearceUnknown
70J. TorresUnknown
8D. GomezUnknown
19D. RiveraUnknown
23D. BadjiUnknown

El Paso LocomotiveEl Paso LocomotiveUnknown

Starting XI

4Pedro CruzUnknown
15N. DollenmayerUnknown
8C. SainteUnknown
93Tony AlfaroUnknown
2N. CardonaUnknown
30R. CoronadoUnknown
6E. CalvilloUnknown
16Gabriel TorresUnknown
19A. MendezUnknown
14R. RubinUnknown
10A. MorenoUnknown

Head-to-Head

πŸ“ˆ Team Form & Statistics

Phoenix Rising
Phoenix Rising
Form: W-D-W-D-W
El Paso Locomotive
El Paso Locomotive
Form: W-W-W-W-W
Record
4 W
5 D
1 L
β€’
8 W
0 D
2 L
Goals Per Game
1.5
Scored
vs
1.6
Scored
1.1
Conceded
vs
0.6
Conceded
Betting Indicators
Clean Sheets
20%
Clean Sheets
50%
BTTS
80%
BTTS
30%
Home/Away Performance
Scored
Home:2.0
Away:1.0
Conceded
Home:1.0
Away:1.2
Scored
Home:2.0
Away:1.2
Conceded
Home:0.4
Away:0.8

ELO comparison

Pre-match ratings

Rating period
Match snapshot
Phoenix Rising versus El Paso Locomotive: long term ELO, before the match
Phoenix RisingHomeRatingEl Paso LocomotiveAway
Strength
1,581.9Overall1,594.4
1,577.9Match venue1,555.6
1,577.9At home1,519.3
1,526.2Away1,555.6
Attack & defence
1,541.5Attack1,528.9
1,539.1Defence1,562.3
1,566.7Home attack1,521.6
1,464.9Away attack1,481.5
1,557Home defence1,500.1
1,535Away defence1,579.2
Match profile
2,041.7Goal environment1,620
1,851.7Home goals1,648.3
1,690Away goals1,471.7
1,500Possession1,500
Specialist ratings
1,500Set-piece attack1,500
1,500Set-piece defence1,500
1,556.5Close games1,566.9
1,592.2Winning margin1,607.5

Match venue compares Phoenix Rising at home with El Paso Locomotive away. All ratings are within this league.

Higher goal environment ratings mean higher-scoring games, not necessarily a stronger team. A starting league rating is 1500.

πŸ“ Match Preview

Phoenix Rising vs El Paso Locomotive: The Home Dog's Bite
Recommendation:HOME_WIN
Odds:2.20
Expected Value:+10.0%
Confidence:6

Hello there, football fans! Umery Underdog here, your friendly neighborhood guide to finding the hidden gems in the beautiful game. Today, we're looking at a fascinating matchup in the USL Championship where the 'little puppy' of Phoenix Rising is set to face off against the 'big dog' of El Paso Locomotive. On paper, El Paso Locomotive looks like the powerhouse. They are currently sitting at the top of the table with 43 points and have been on an incredible tear, winning 8 of their last 10 matches. They've shown they can handle pressure, recently securing a 2-1 win over Louisville City and a dominant 4-1 victory against Loudoun United. They are the heavy favorites in the eyes of the majority, but as we know, the biggest treasures are often found off the beaten path. Enter Phoenix Rising. While they currently sit in 9th place, they have something very special going on at their home venue. In their last 5 home games, they have maintained a staggering 80% win rate, remaining undefeated at home during that stretch. They’ve shown they can find the back of the net, scoring 2.00 goals per game at home, and they've proven they can handle tough opponents, including a 3-1 win over Colorado Springs and a 2-1 victory against FC Tulsa. When we look at the head-to-head history, the 'little puppy' actually has a bit of a bite. Phoenix Rising holds a 66.67% home win rate against El Paso Locomotive, with a record of 2-1-0 in home fixtures. The last meeting between these two ended in a 1-1 draw, suggesting that Phoenix Rising is more than capable of trading blows with the league leaders. The betting market is offering odds of 2.20 for a Phoenix Rising victory. For a team that has been so dominant at home, this represents a significant amount of value. While El Paso is the 'big dog' on the leaderboard, the home-field advantage and the historical dominance of Phoenix Rising in this specific matchup make them a perfect candidate for an underdog play. We’re looking for that surprise victory, and today, the Rising looks ready to roar. Key Points: - Phoenix Rising has an 80% win rate in their last 5 home games. - Phoenix Rising scores an average of 2.00 goals per game at home. - Phoenix Rising holds a 66.67% home win rate against El Paso Locomotive. - El Paso Locomotive is currently 1st in the standings but faces a tough defensive test at home. - The 2.20 odds for a home win offer a significant value edge for the underdog. We are backing the underdog here: Phoenix Rising to win.

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