Our Rhode Island FC vs Hartford Athletic Prediction: 2-1
Rhode Island FC vs Hartford Athletic in the USA US Open Cup is scheduled for an 23:00 GMT kick-off on Wednesday April 1, 2026. We predict a 2-1 home victory, but with both teams showing attacking intent, BTTS (Both Teams to Score) is another strong betting option.
This Rhode Island FC vs Hartford Athletic 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
Rhode Island FC's Last Match – Louisville City FC vs Rhode Island FC
Rhode Island FC will look to get back on track following a 2-4 USA USL Championship loss against Louisville City FC on March 21. In that match, Rhode Island FC controlled 43% of possession and managed 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Louisville City FC | 57% | 0 (4) | 2.04 | 66 |
Rhode Island FC | 43% | 0 (3) | 0.82 | 27 |
Hartford Athletic's Last Match – Hartford Athletic vs Indy Eleven
Hartford Athletic will aim to turn their fortunes around after a 2-2 USA USL Championship draw with Indy Eleven on March 28. In that match, Hartford Athletic had 64% possession and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Hartford Athletic | 64% | 0 (3) | 1.34 | 66 |
 Indy Eleven | 36% | 0 (3) | 1.92 | 52 |
Rhode Island FC vs Hartford Athletic Stats
Key Stats
| Rhode Island FC | Hartford Athletic | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.26 | Attacking Strength | 0.75 |
| 0.75 | Defence Strength | 0.88 |
| 1.5 | Points Per Game | 1.2 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.8 | Average Scored | 1.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Rhode Island FC are averaging 1.8 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match, while Hartford Athletic average 1.2 scored and 1.8 conceded per game.