Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC vs Pittsburgh Riverhounds Prediction, analysis & Match Preview – May 18

Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC

L L W L W

16th place in League

1-0

18/05/2025 01:00

Pittsburgh Riverhounds

W W L W W

8th place in League

USL First Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC vs Pittsburgh Riverhounds on May 18, 2025 (kick-off: 01:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC vs Pittsburgh Riverhounds preview before placing for you.

Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC are currently 16th with 37 points after 30 matches.
Pittsburgh Riverhounds sit 8th with 44 points from 30 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC to win with probability 47%.
Head-to-head history favors Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC, who have won 1 of the last 2 meetings. Pittsburgh Riverhounds have no wins, while one match ended in a draw.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

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Weather

01:00

2025-05-18

Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC vs Pittsburgh Riverhounds - Prediction & Odds

Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC

Pittsburgh Riverhounds

2025-05-18 01:00

STANDINGS UP TO 18/05/2025

League	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Louisville City FC	73	30	22	7	1	56	19	37
02 Charleston Battery	62	30	19	5	6	62	32	30
03 FC Tulsa	57	30	16	9	5	50	30	20
04 Sacramento Republic FC	48	30	13	9	8	44	27	17
05 New Mexico United	48	30	14	6	10	45	41	4
06 North Carolina FC	45	30	13	6	11	40	39	1
07 Hartford Athletic	44	30	13	5	12	48	36	12
08 Pittsburgh Riverhounds	44	30	12	8	10	32	28	4
09 Loudoun United	42	30	12	6	12	45	48	-3
10 El Paso Locomotive FC	41	30	10	11	9	47	45	2
11 San Antonio	40	30	11	7	12	39	38	1
12 Phoenix Rising FC	40	30	9	13	8	48	48	0
13 Orange County Blues FC	39	30	10	9	11	44	45	-1
14 Rhode Island	38	30	10	8	12	29	29	0
15 Detroit City	37	30	9	10	11	33	35	-2
16 Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC	37	30	10	7	13	35	47	-12
17 Lexington	36	30	9	9	12	31	42	-11
18 Indy Eleven	35	30	10	5	15	44	52	-8
19 Tampa Bay Rowdies	34	30	9	7	14	43	50	-7
20 Oakland Roots	32	30	8	8	14	42	52	-10
21 Miami FC	30	30	8	6	16	29	44	-15
22 Monterey Bay FC	29	30	7	8	15	27	45	-18
23 Birmingham Legion	27	30	5	12	13	36	50	-14
24 Las Vegas Lights	27	30	6	9	15	23	50	-27

Playoffs	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 New Mexico United	3	1	1	0	0	2	0	2
02 Phoenix Rising FC	3	1	1	0	0	1	0	1
03 Detroit City	3	1	1	0	0	1	0	1
04 North Carolina FC	3	1	1	0	0	1	0	1
05 Charleston Battery	1	1	0	1	0	0	0	0
06 Pittsburgh Riverhounds	1	1	0	1	0	0	0	0
07 Orange County Blues FC	1	1	0	1	0	0	0	0
08 Sacramento Republic FC	1	1	0	1	0	0	0	0
09 Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC	1	1	0	1	0	0	0	0
10 FC Tulsa	1	1	0	1	0	0	0	0
11 Hartford Athletic	1	1	0	1	0	0	0	0
12 Rhode Island	1	1	0	1	0	0	0	0
13 Louisville City FC	0	1	0	0	1	0	1	-1
14 El Paso Locomotive FC	0	1	0	0	1	0	1	-1
15 Loudoun United	0	1	0	0	1	0	1	-1
16 San Antonio	0	1	0	0	1	0	2	-2

Head To Head

17/08/2024 23:30

Pittsburgh Riverhounds

2 - 2

Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC

USL CH

09/04/2023 00:00

Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC

1 - 0

Pittsburgh Riverhounds

USL CH

Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC

50%

Draw

50%

Pittsburgh Riverhounds

Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC Last 6 matches

11/05/2025 02:30

Las Vegas Lights 0 - 0 Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC USL CH

07/05/2025 01:40

Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC 1 - 4 New York Red Bulls USA CUP

04/05/2025 01:00

Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC 1 - 1 Phoenix Rising FC USL CH

24/04/2025 00:30

San Antonio 3 - 2 Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC USL CH

20/04/2025 00:00

Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC 1 - 1 El Paso Locomotive FC USL CH

17/04/2025 01:00

Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC 2 - 2 Knoxville troops USA CUP

Win

Draw

67%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Pittsburgh Riverhounds

10/05/2025 23:30

Louisville City FC 0 - 0 Pittsburgh Riverhounds USL CH

07/05/2025 23:00

Pittsburgh Riverhounds 1 - 0 New York City FC USA CUP

03/05/2025 23:00

Pittsburgh Riverhounds 0 - 2 North Carolina USL CH

26/04/2025 20:00

Detroit City 1 - 0 Pittsburgh Riverhounds USA NPSL

19/04/2025 20:30

Loudoun United 2 - 1 Pittsburgh Riverhounds USL CH

15/04/2025 22:00

Columbus Crew B 0 - 1 Pittsburgh Riverhounds USA CUP

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues USL First Division

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC

Pittsburgh Riverhounds

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.58

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.81

Scored

Avg. per game

0.50

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.53

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

1 (17%)5 (83%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 31 matches

YesNo

14 (45%)17 (55%)

In last 31 matches

NoYes

15 (44%)19 (56%)

Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC

Recent matches

Pittsburgh Riverhounds

Under /Over

(71%)22 9(29%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(62%)21 13(38%)

Under /Over

(32%)10 21(68%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(15%)5 29(85%)

Under /Over

(48%)15 16(52%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(35%)12 22(65%)

/Yes

(55%)17 14(45%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(38%)13 21(62%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC

Pittsburgh Riverhounds

Shots

Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC

Total shots

10.97 avg / game

Blocked

50 total

Avg. 3.13

Pittsburgh Riverhounds

Total shots

6.91 avg / game

Blocked

37 total

Avg. 1.95

Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC Pass Pittsburgh Riverhounds

Total passes

11115

Avg. 359 / game

Accurate

81%

Ball possession

52%

Total passes

9427

Avg. 277 / game

Accurate

78%

Ball possession

51%

TOTAL ATTACKS

Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC

2574

Avg. 83.03 / game

Pittsburgh Riverhounds

2485

Avg. 73.09 / game

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC

1631

Avg. 52.61 / game

Pittsburgh Riverhounds

1340

Avg. 39.41 / game

OTHERS

Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC

Played games

Pittsburgh Riverhounds

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.26

Clean sheets

0.47

4.71

146

Corners

117

3.44

19.81

614

Throw-ins

495

14.56

1.19

Offsides

1.18

2.19

GK saves

1.59

Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC

DISCIPLINARY

Pittsburgh Riverhounds

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.16

1.09

0.16

0.03

12.77

396

Fouls

290

8.53

7.68

238

Tackles

208

6.12

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How We Build the Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC vs Pittsburgh Riverhounds Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC vs Pittsburgh Riverhounds on 18 May 2025 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this USL First Division fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC vs Pittsburgh Riverhounds Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Pittsburgh Riverhounds's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

USL First Division Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live USL First Division standings and the USL First Division form table to understand exactly where Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC and Pittsburgh Riverhounds sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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