Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs North Carolina FC: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 May

Pittsburgh Riverhounds

L D W W W

12th place in USL First Division

1-1

18/05/2024 19:00

North Carolina FC

L W W L W

13th place in USL First Division

USL First Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs North Carolina FC on 18 May 2024 (kick-off: 19:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs North Carolina FC preview before placing your bet.

Pittsburgh Riverhounds will face North Carolina FC in USL First Division on May 18, 2024 at 19:00.
Pittsburgh Riverhounds are currently 12th with 48 points after 34 matches.
North Carolina FC sit 13th with 48 points from 34 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 1.93.

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.

Live coef.

Weather

19:00

2024-05-18

Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs North Carolina FC - Prediction & Odds

Pittsburgh Riverhounds

North Carolina FC

2024-05-18 19:00

STANDINGS UP TO 18/05/2024

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Louisville City FC	76	34	24	4	6	86	43	43
02 Charleston Battery	64	34	18	10	6	68	35	33
03 New Mexico United	59	34	18	5	11	46	44	2
04 Detroit City	56	34	15	11	8	46	32	14
05 Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC	52	34	15	7	12	48	40	8
06 Rhode Island	51	34	12	15	7	56	41	15
07 Memphis 901	51	34	14	9	11	52	41	11
08 Indy Eleven	51	34	14	9	11	49	50	-1
09 Tampa Bay Rowdies	50	34	14	8	12	55	46	9
10 Las Vegas Lights	50	34	13	11	10	49	46	3
11 Sacramento Republic FC	49	34	13	10	11	46	34	12
12 Pittsburgh Riverhounds	48	34	12	12	10	41	28	13
13 North Carolina	48	34	13	9	12	54	43	11
14 Orange County Blues FC	46	34	13	7	14	38	45	-7
15 Birmingham Legion	45	34	13	6	15	44	51	-7
16 Hartford Athletic	44	34	12	8	14	39	52	-13
17 Oakland Roots	44	34	13	5	16	37	57	-20
18 Loudoun United	42	34	11	9	14	44	39	5
19 Phoenix Rising FC	42	34	11	9	14	33	39	-6
20 San Antonio	39	34	10	9	15	36	49	-13
21 FC Tulsa	38	34	9	11	14	33	48	-15
22 Monterey Bay FC	34	34	8	10	16	29	44	-15
23 El Paso Locomotive FC	32	34	8	8	18	27	46	-19
24 Miami FC	11	34	3	2	29	26	89	-63

Head To Head

17/08/2019 19:00

North Carolina

5 - 0

Pittsburgh Riverhounds

USL CH

20/07/2019 19:00

Pittsburgh Riverhounds

1 - 0

North Carolina

USL CH

28/07/2018 19:00

North Carolina

2 - 1

Pittsburgh Riverhounds

USL CH

04/07/2018 19:00

Pittsburgh Riverhounds

2 - 0

North Carolina

USL CH

North Carolina

100%

Draw

Pittsburgh Riverhounds

Pittsburgh Riverhounds Last 6 matches

11/05/2024 20:30

FC Tulsa 2 - 2 Pittsburgh Riverhounds

USL CH

07/05/2024 19:00

Pittsburgh Riverhounds 0 - 1 FC Tulsa

USA CUP

04/05/2024 19:00

Pittsburgh Riverhounds 1 - 0 Miami FC

USL CH

27/04/2024 19:00

Pittsburgh Riverhounds 2 - 0 Detroit City

USL CH

20/04/2024 22:30

Phoenix Rising FC 1 - 3 Pittsburgh Riverhounds

USL CH

13/04/2024 19:30

Rhode Island 0 - 0 Pittsburgh Riverhounds

USL CH

Win

50%

Draw

33%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches North Carolina FC

14/05/2024 20:20

North Carolina 2 - 0 Loudoun United

USL CH

08/05/2024 19:20

North Carolina 1 - 1 Phoenix Rising FC

USA CUP

04/05/2024 19:00

North Carolina 0 - 0 Rhode Island

USL CH

27/04/2024 19:00

Indy Eleven 2 - 1 North Carolina

USL CH

20/04/2024 19:00

North Carolina 2 - 3 New Mexico United

USL CH

17/04/2024 19:00

North Carolina 1 - 0 Carolina Core

USA CUP

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues USL First Division

Played games

Pittsburgh Riverhounds

North Carolina FC

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.17

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.83

Scored

Avg. per game

1.60

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.31

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 35 matches

YesNo

21 (60%)14 (40%)

In last 35 matches

NoYes

26 (74%)9 (26%)

Pittsburgh Riverhounds

Recent matches

North Carolina FC

Under /Over

(66%)23 12(34%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(74%)26 9(26%)

Under /Over

(26%)9 26(74%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(37%)13 22(63%)

Under /Over

(26%)9 26(74%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(43%)15 20(57%)

/Yes

(31%)11 24(69%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(51%)18 17(49%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Pittsburgh Riverhounds

North Carolina FC

Shots

Pittsburgh Riverhounds

Total shots

5.06 avg / game

Blocked

61 total

Avg. 2.18

North Carolina FC

Total shots

7.66 avg / game

Blocked

45 total

Avg. 2.14

Pittsburgh Riverhounds Pass North Carolina FC

Total passes

7399

Avg. 231 / game

Accurate

74%

Ball possession

47%

Total passes

7833

Avg. 253 / game

Accurate

76%

Ball possession

46%

TOTAL ATTACKS

Pittsburgh Riverhounds

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

Pittsburgh Riverhounds

OTHERS

Pittsburgh Riverhounds

Played games

North Carolina FC

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.46

Clean sheets

0.37

2.57

Corners

105

3.00

3.34

117

Throw-ins

135

3.86

0.83

Offsides

0.63

1.17

GK saves

1.34

Pittsburgh Riverhounds

DISCIPLINARY

North Carolina FC

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.74

1.26

0.03

0.09

6.66

233

Fouls

267

7.63

7.40

259

Tackles

274

7.83

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How We Build the Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs North Carolina FC Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs North Carolina FC on 18 May 2024 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.

Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs North Carolina FC Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Pittsburgh Riverhounds's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against North Carolina FC'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 Pittsburgh Riverhounds and North Carolina FC sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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