Our Phoenix Rising FC vs El Paso Locomotive FC Prediction: 1-1
Phoenix Rising FC vs El Paso Locomotive FC in the USA USL Championship is scheduled for an 02:30 GMT kick-off on Sunday August 31, 2025. We expect a 1-1 result in a tightly contested match, with BTTS looking like a reliable bet given both teams’ recent scoring form.
This Phoenix Rising FC vs El Paso Locomotive FC prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Phoenix Rising FC's Last Match – Phoenix Rising FC vs Colorado Switchbacks FC
Phoenix Rising FC will want to continue their winning form after a 4-1 USA USL Championship victory over Colorado Switchbacks FC, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Phoenix Rising FC saw 53% of the ball and 9 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Phoenix Rising FC | 53% | 0 (9) | 2.7 | 22 |
 Colorado Switchbacks FC | 47% | 0 (4) | 0.69 | 35 |
El Paso Locomotive FC's Last Match – El Paso Locomotive FC vs Sacramento Republic
El Paso Locomotive FC will hope to extend their good run following a 1-0 USA USL Championship win against Sacramento Republic on August 24. In that match, El Paso Locomotive FC recorded 57% possession and 7 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 El Paso Locomotive FC | 57% | 0 (7) | 0.43 | 34 |
 Sacramento Republic | 43% | 0 (1) | 0.35 | 19 |
Phoenix Rising FC vs El Paso Locomotive FC Stats
Key Stats
| Phoenix Rising FC | El Paso Locomotive FC | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.01 | Attacking Strength | 0.73 |
| 1.3 | Defence Strength | 0.81 |
| 1 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 0/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 1.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Phoenix Rising FC are averaging 1.9 goals scored and 2.3 conceded per match, while El Paso Locomotive FC average 1.5 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.
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