Our Laredo Heat vs El Paso Locomotive FC Prediction: 1-0
Laredo Heat vs El Paso Locomotive FC in the USA US Open Cup is scheduled for an 00:30 GMT kick-off on Friday March 20, 2026. We predict a narrow 1-0 victory for Laredo Heat, as their solid defense should be enough to keep El Paso Locomotive FC at bay.
This Laredo Heat 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
Laredo Heat's Last Match – Laredo Heat vs Fort Lauderdale Utd
Laredo Heat will be eager to respond after suffering a 1-2 USA USL League Two defeat at the hands of Fort Lauderdale Utd on July 18.
El Paso Locomotive FC's Last Match – Monterey Bay FC vs El Paso Locomotive FC
El Paso Locomotive FC will seek to keep their streak alive after a 3-0 USA USL Championship victory over Monterey Bay FC on March 15. In that match, El Paso Locomotive FC recorded 54% possession and 5 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Monterey Bay FC | 46% | 0 (0) | 0.62 | 60 |
 El Paso Locomotive FC | 54% | 0 (5) | 0.9 | 47 |
Laredo Heat vs El Paso Locomotive FC Stats
Key Stats
| Laredo Heat | El Paso Locomotive FC | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.52 | Attacking Strength | 1 |
| 0 | Defence Strength | 0.95 |
| 2.4 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 8/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 0/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 2.8 | Average Scored | 1.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Laredo Heat are averaging 2.8 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while El Paso Locomotive FC average 1.5 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.