Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs Phoenix Rising FC: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 02 May

Pittsburgh Riverhounds

W D L L W

9th place in USL First Division

0-1

02/05/2026 19:00

Phoenix Rising FC

L D L L W

17th place in USL First Division

USL First Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs Phoenix Rising FC on 02 May 2026 (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 Phoenix Rising FC preview before placing your bet.

Pittsburgh Riverhounds will face Phoenix Rising FC in USL First Division on May 2, 2026 at 19:00.
Pittsburgh Riverhounds are currently 9th with 23 points after 16 matches.
Phoenix Rising FC sit 17th with 21 points from 17 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 1 - 1 and average coefficient 1.83.

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

2026-05-02

Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs Phoenix Rising FC - Prediction & Odds

Pittsburgh Riverhounds

Phoenix Rising FC

2026-05-02 19:00

STANDINGS UP TO 02/05/2026

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

01 Tampa Bay Rowdies	35	17	10	5	2	28	15	13
02 Orange County Blues FC	31	17	8	7	2	27	19	8
03 San Antonio	28	17	7	7	3	22	19	3
04 Charleston Battery	27	17	8	3	6	32	24	8
05 Detroit City	27	16	8	3	5	23	15	8
06 Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC	25	16	7	4	5	28	23	5
07 New Mexico United	24	14	7	3	4	19	15	4
08 Louisville City FC	24	16	7	3	6	26	25	1
09 Pittsburgh Riverhounds	23	16	7	2	7	19	19	0
10 Sacramento Republic FC	23	15	6	5	4	19	15	4
11 FC Tulsa	23	15	6	5	4	18	16	2
12 Rhode Island	22	15	6	4	5	25	18	7
13 Lexington	22	16	6	4	6	24	20	4
14 El Paso Locomotive FC	22	16	6	4	6	27	25	2
15 Indy Eleven	21	15	6	3	6	18	17	1
16 Las Vegas Lights	21	16	6	3	7	24	26	-2
17 Phoenix Rising FC	21	17	5	6	6	23	24	-1
18 Oakland Roots	21	17	5	6	6	25	27	-2
19 Miami FC	21	18	5	6	7	22	29	-7
20 Hartford Athletic	20	16	4	8	4	12	14	-2
21 Monterey Bay FC	15	17	4	3	10	17	27	-10
22 Loudoun United	15	16	2	9	5	19	29	-10
23 Birmingham Legion	14	15	2	8	5	16	19	-3
24 Brooklyn FC	13	16	3	4	9	17	27	-10
25 Sporting Jax	8	18	1	5	12	23	46	-23

Head To Head

25/10/2025 19:00

Pittsburgh Riverhounds

0 - 0

Phoenix Rising FC

USL CH

20/04/2024 22:30

Phoenix Rising FC

1 - 3

Pittsburgh Riverhounds

USL CH

03/06/2023 19:00

Pittsburgh Riverhounds

1 - 0

Phoenix Rising FC

USL CH

06/09/2014 19:00

Pittsburgh Riverhounds

1 - 2

Phoenix Rising FC

USL CH

16/08/2014 22:30

Phoenix Rising FC

3 - 1

Pittsburgh Riverhounds

USL CH

Pittsburgh Riverhounds

40%

Draw

20%

Phoenix Rising FC

40%

Pittsburgh Riverhounds Last 6 matches

25/04/2026 19:00

Pittsburgh Riverhounds 3 - 0 Greenville Triumph

USA ULOC

18/04/2026 19:00

Pittsburgh Riverhounds 2 - 1 Detroit City

USL CH

15/04/2026 19:30

New York Red Bulls 3 - 1 Pittsburgh Riverhounds

USA CUP

12/04/2026 17:00

Birmingham Legion 1 - 0 Pittsburgh Riverhounds

USL CH

04/04/2026 19:00

Indy Eleven 1 - 1 Pittsburgh Riverhounds

USL CH

31/03/2026 19:00

Pittsburgh Riverhounds 2 - 0 Virginia Dream

USA CUP

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Phoenix Rising FC

25/04/2026 22:00

Phoenix Rising FC 0 - 1 Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC

USA ULOC

18/04/2026 19:00

Miami FC 0 - 3 Phoenix Rising FC

USL CH

15/04/2026 22:00

San Jose Earthquakes 2 - 0 Phoenix Rising FC

USA CUP

11/04/2026 22:00

Phoenix Rising FC 3 - 0 New Mexico United

USL CH

04/04/2026 22:10

Sacramento Republic FC 2 - 0 Phoenix Rising FC

USL CH

01/04/2026 22:00

Orange County Blues FC 1 - 1 Phoenix Rising FC

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

Pittsburgh Riverhounds

Phoenix Rising FC

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.81

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.88

Scored

Avg. per game

0.94

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.76

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 16 matches

YesNo

9 (56%)7 (44%)

In last 16 matches

NoYes

10 (59%)7 (41%)

Pittsburgh Riverhounds

Recent matches

Phoenix Rising FC

Under /Over

(69%)11 5(31%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(88%)15 2(12%)

Under /Over

(13%)2 14(87%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(35%)6 11(65%)

Under /Over

(56%)9 7(44%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(59%)10 7(41%)

/Yes

(44%)7 9(56%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(53%)9 8(47%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Pittsburgh Riverhounds

Phoenix Rising FC

Shots

Pittsburgh Riverhounds

Total shots

6.25 avg / game

Blocked

23 total

Avg. 1.64

Phoenix Rising FC

Total shots

11.88 avg / game

Blocked

48 total

Avg. 3.00

Pittsburgh Riverhounds Pass Phoenix Rising FC

Total passes

4588

Avg. 287 / game

Accurate

78%

Ball possession

49%

Total passes

5851

Avg. 344 / game

Accurate

82%

Ball possession

51%

TOTAL ATTACKS

Pittsburgh Riverhounds

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

Pittsburgh Riverhounds

OTHERS

Pittsburgh Riverhounds

Played games

Phoenix Rising FC

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.25

Clean sheets

0.29

2.75

Corners

4.47

13.56

217

Throw-ins

267

15.71

1.31

Offsides

1.59

1.13

GK saves

2.12

Pittsburgh Riverhounds

DISCIPLINARY

Phoenix Rising FC

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.69

2.59

0.06

0.18

8.00

128

Fouls

234

13.76

6.06

Tackles

114

6.71

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How We Build the Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs Phoenix Rising FC Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs Phoenix Rising FC on 02 May 2026 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 Phoenix Rising 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 Phoenix Rising 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 Phoenix Rising FC sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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