Our Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs North Carolina FC Prediction: 2-1
Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs North Carolina FC in the USA USL Championship is scheduled for an 00:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday May 4, 2025. A 2-1 victory for the hosts is our top prediction, yet given both teams’ attacking form, BTTS seems like a smart betting choice.
This Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs North Carolina 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
Pittsburgh Riverhounds's Last Match – Detroit City FC vs Pittsburgh Riverhounds
Pittsburgh Riverhounds will hope to recover from their recent 0-1 USA USL League One Cup setback against Detroit City FC on April 26. In that match, Pittsburgh Riverhounds saw 44% of the ball and 1 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Detroit City FC | 56% | 0 (3) | 0.75 | 46 |
 Pittsburgh Riverhounds | 44% | 0 (1) | 0.44 | 41 |
North Carolina FC's Last Match – North Carolina FC vs Charlotte Independence
North Carolina FC will be eager to respond after suffering a 1-2 USA USL League One Cup defeat at the hands of Charlotte Independence on April 26. In that match, North Carolina FC recorded 60% possession and 5 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 North Carolina FC | 60% | 0 (5) | 2.06 | 66 |
 Charlotte Independence | 40% | 0 (2) | 1.29 | 40 |
Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs North Carolina FC Stats
Key Stats
| Pittsburgh Riverhounds | North Carolina FC | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.06 | Attacking Strength | 1.22 |
| 0.43 | Defence Strength | 1.19 |
| 1.3 | Points Per Game | 1.4 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 2/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 0.9 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Pittsburgh Riverhounds are averaging 0.9 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match, while North Carolina FC average 1.3 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.
Pittsburgh Riverhounds 9-9
North Carolina FC 13-12
What are the odds for this match?
Pittsburgh Riverhounds to win: @2.15
Draw: @3.2
North Carolina FC to win: @3.3