Our North Carolina FC vs Oakland Roots Prediction: 4-1
North Carolina FC vs Oakland Roots in the USA USL Championship is scheduled for an 00:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday May 17, 2025. We predict a 4-1 home victory, but with both teams posing an attacking threat, over 2.5 goals is another solid betting option.
This North Carolina FC vs Oakland Roots 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
North Carolina FC's Last Match – North Carolina FC vs Orange County SC
Determined to maintain their recent success, North Carolina FC must win following their 1-0 USA USL Championship victory against Orange County SC on May 10. In that match, North Carolina FC recorded 48% possession, firing 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
North Carolina FC | 48% | 0 (2) | 0.37 | 39 |
Orange County SC | 52% | 0 (2) | 1.37 | 66 |
Oakland Roots's Last Match – San Antonio FC vs Oakland Roots
Oakland Roots will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 2-1 USA USL Championship victory over San Antonio FC on May 11. In that match, Oakland Roots recorded 40% possession and 3 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
San Antonio FC | 60% | 0 (5) | 1.71 | 71 |
Oakland Roots | 40% | 0 (3) | 2.1 | 51 |
North Carolina FC vs Oakland Roots Stats
Key Stats
| North Carolina FC | Oakland Roots | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.63 | Attacking Strength | 1.13 |
| 1.04 | Defence Strength | 1.49 |
| 1.6 | Points Per Game | 1 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.4 | Average Scored | 1.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
North Carolina FC are averaging 1.4 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Oakland Roots average 1.1 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.
North Carolina FC 14-13
Oakland Roots 11-15
What are the odds for this match?
North Carolina FC to win: @1.7
Draw: @3.4
Oakland Roots to win: @5
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.85