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Orange County SC vs Phoenix Rising - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

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USL Championship Championship Soccer Stadium, Irvine, CA
Sun, Oct 18, 2026
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02:00 AM
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AI Match Summary

Orange County SC host Phoenix Rising in the USL Championship. This has the makings of an open, high-scoring game. Phoenix Rising have shipped 1.57 goals a game lately, while Orange County SC have conceded 1.77 and scored 1.27. Head-to-head, Orange County SC have won 1 to Phoenix Rising's 3, with 1 draws. They last met on May 17, 2026, ending 2:1. Model xG sits at 1.25 vs 2.06, favoring Phoenix Rising. AI goal market prediction: Over 2.5, BTTS: GG.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

28%
Orange County SC
15%
Draws
57%
Phoenix Rising
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Phoenix Rising

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

57% / Medium Confidence
  • Orange County SC haven't matched Phoenix Rising's recent run of results.
  • Win probability leans Phoenix Rising's way, sitting at 40%.
  • European nights carry their own weight — this USL Championship fixture won't be treated like a routine game.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 99%
Over 1.5 Goals 94%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 38%
Over 4.5 Goals 17%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 76.2%
Orange County SC Clean Sheet 10%
Phoenix Rising Clean Sheet 11%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Orange County SC Phoenix Rising
Matches Played 30 30
Wins 9 11
Draws 7 6
Losses 14 13
Goals Scored 1.27 1.3
Goals Conceded 1.77 1.57
Expected Goals (xG) 1.25 2.06
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

May 17, 2026 USL Cup
Phoenix Rising vs Orange County SC
2:1
Apr 2, 2026 US Open Cup
Orange County SC vs Phoenix Rising
1:2
Mar 15, 2026 USL Championship
Phoenix Rising vs Orange County SC
1:1
Jul 31, 2025 USL Championship
Orange County SC vs Phoenix Rising
4:1
Jun 8, 2025 USL Championship
Phoenix Rising vs Orange County SC
3:1

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Orange County SC 26 / 100
Phoenix Rising 38 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Orange County SC Phoenix Rising

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Phoenix Rising Win (2)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 1:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Orange County SC found the back of the net in 80% of recent matches (30 games).

Defensive concern: Phoenix Rising conceded in 83% of 30 recent games.

Historical meetings average 3.40 goals per match.

Away concern: Phoenix Rising has suffered 3 losses in 5 recent matches.

Scoring Trends

Orange County SC VS Phoenix Rising
0.75 Goals Scored 1.5
2.63 Goals Conceded 1.75
88% Over 1.5 100%
50% Over 2.5 88%
38% Over 3.5 38%

Recent Form & Match History

Orange County SC

(Home)
11 Oct
El Paso Locomotive
2 : 1
Orange County SC
04 Oct
Orange County SC
1 : 2
Monterey Bay
27 Sept
Orange County SC
1 : 0
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
19 Sept
Lexington
6 : 0
Orange County SC
13 Sept
Orange County SC
0 : 2
Las Vegas Lights
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Phoenix Rising

(Away)
11 Oct
Phoenix Rising
3 : 2
Las Vegas Lights
04 Oct
New Mexico
2 : 1
Phoenix Rising
27 Sept
Oakland Roots
3 : 0
Phoenix Rising
20 Sept
Phoenix Rising
1 : 3
El Paso Locomotive
13 Sept
Phoenix Rising
2 : 1
FC Tulsa
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League Standings (Group 1)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Tampa Bay 28 16 7 5 49:26 55
2 Detroit City 28 14 8 6 34:20 50
3 Charleston 27 14 4 9 52:33 46
4 Pittsburgh Riverhounds 28 12 5 11 30:28 41
5 Louisville City 27 11 7 9 45:42 40
6 Hartford Athletic 27 9 12 6 30:28 39
7 Rhode Island 27 11 5 11 39:30 38
8 Miami FC 29 9 9 11 38:47 36
9 Indy Eleven 28 9 7 12 34:36 34
10 Loudoun United 27 5 12 10 34:44 27
11 Birmingham Legion 26 4 11 11 36:43 23
12 Brooklyn FC 27 4 6 17 27:55 18
13 Sporting Jax 27 3 5 19 32:73 14
Promotion - USL Championship (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 2)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 El Paso Locomotive 28 15 5 8 48:36 50
2 New Mexico 28 14 7 7 44:33 49
3 Sacramento Republic 28 11 12 5 38:26 45
4 Lexington 28 13 5 10 49:33 44
5 FC Tulsa 28 11 10 7 32:25 43
6 Colorado Springs 28 11 8 9 41:38 41
7 Orange County SC 28 10 9 9 37:44 39
8 San Antonio FC 28 9 12 7 29:29 39
9 Las Vegas Lights 28 10 6 12 37:41 36
10 Phoenix Rising 28 9 9 10 39:42 36
11 Oakland Roots 28 8 11 9 33:35 35
12 Monterey Bay 28 5 6 17 30:50 21
Promotion - USL Championship (Play Offs)