Our Richmond Kickers vs Northern Virginia FC Prediction: 2-3
Richmond Kickers vs Northern Virginia FC in the USA US Open Cup is scheduled for an 22:30 GMT kick-off on Tuesday March 17, 2026. Expecting an open game, our correct score prediction is 2-3 for the away side, though a wager on over 2.5 goals also holds strong potential.
This Richmond Kickers vs Northern Virginia 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
Richmond Kickers's Last Match – Antelope Valley Alta vs Richmond Kickers
Richmond Kickers will look to build on their last result following a 1-1 USA USL League One stalemate against Antelope Valley Alta on March 8. In that match, Richmond Kickers had 23% possession and 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Antelope Valley Alta | 77% | 0 (7) | 1.96 | 70 |
 Richmond Kickers | 23% | 0 (2) | 0.39 | 39 |
Northern Virginia FC's Last Match – Lionsbridge FC vs Northern Virginia FC
Northern Virginia FC will be looking to bounce back after a 1-2 USA USL League Two defeat against Lionsbridge FC on July 21.
Richmond Kickers vs Northern Virginia FC Stats
Key Stats
| Richmond Kickers | Northern Virginia FC | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.17 | Attacking Strength | 1.88 |
| 1.32 | Defence Strength | 1.04 |
| 1 | Points Per Game | 2.4 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 8/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 0/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 10/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 3.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Richmond Kickers are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 1.9 conceded per match, while Northern Virginia FC average 3.3 scored and 1.6 conceded per game.