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Sporting Jax vs Pittsburgh Riverhounds

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USL Championship Hodges Stadium, Jacksonville, FL
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Match Events

29' Event
Amann T.
Assist: Goldthorp E.
46'
Rose T.
51' Event
Sadlier K.

AI Match Summary

The USL Championship game between Sporting Jax and Pittsburgh Riverhounds finished 2-1, a result that aligned with the model's pre-match lean toward Sporting Jax.

Win Probability Meter

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

18%
Sporting Jax
22%
Draws
60%
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
Draw rate projection: 22% Favored: Pittsburgh Riverhounds

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

82% / Very High Confidence
  • Look at the last few games and Pittsburgh Riverhounds come out ahead of Sporting Jax on wins alone.
  • Pittsburgh Riverhounds are the model's pick here, at 60%.
  • Continental football usually means sharper preparation from both sides.
  • 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 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 31.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 14%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 71.4%
Sporting Jax Clean Sheet 11%
Pittsburgh Riverhounds Clean Sheet 15%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Sporting Jax Pittsburgh Riverhounds
Matches Played 27 28
Wins 3 15
Draws 6 2
Losses 18 11
Goals Scored 1.13 0.88
Goals Conceded 2.75 0.88
Expected Goals (xG) 1.13 0.88
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 2.75 0.88

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Jul 15, 2026 USL Championship
Sporting Jax vs Pittsburgh Riverhounds
2:1
Mar 28, 2026 USL Championship
Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs Sporting Jax
3:2

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Sporting Jax Compare

Top Goalscorer Sadlier K.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 0.87
Avg xA / game 0.56

Pittsburgh Riverhounds Compare

Top Goalscorer Amann T.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 0.8
Avg xA / game 0.49

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Sporting Jax 18 / 100
Pittsburgh Riverhounds 57 / 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
Sporting Jax Pittsburgh Riverhounds

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick PIT Win (2)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals & 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

Historical meetings average 4.00 goals per match.

Pittsburgh Riverhounds's defensive record shows goals conceded in 64% of 28 matches.

Sporting Jax has registered 3 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.

Pittsburgh Riverhounds's recent record shows 3 losses from the last 5 matches.

Scoring Trends

Sporting Jax VS Pittsburgh Riverhounds
1.13 Goals Scored 0.88
2.75 Goals Conceded 0.88
88% Over 1.5 50%
75% Over 2.5 25%
50% Over 3.5 13%

Recent Form & Match History

Sporting Jax

(Home)
26 Jul
El Paso Locomotive
2 : 0
Sporting Jax
18 Jul
Sporting Jax
2 : 2
Brooklyn FC
15 Jul
Sporting Jax
2 : 1
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
08 Jul
Austin FC
4 : 0
Sporting Jax
03 Jul
Loudoun United
2 : 2
Sporting Jax
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Pittsburgh Riverhounds

(Away)
25 Jul
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
0 : 1
Rhode Island
18 Jul
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
3 : 1
Louisville City
15 Jul
Sporting Jax
2 : 1
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
11 Jul
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
2 : 0
Loudoun United
04 Jul
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
0 : 2
Brooklyn FC
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League Standings (Group 1)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Tampa Bay17105228:1535
2Charleston1783632:2427
3Detroit City1683523:1527
4Louisville City1673626:2524
5Pittsburgh Riverhounds1672719:1923
6Rhode Island1564525:1822
7Indy Eleven1563618:1721
8Miami FC1856722:2921
9Hartford Athletic1648412:1420
10Loudoun United1629519:2915
11Birmingham Legion1528516:1914
12Brooklyn FC1634917:2713
13Sporting Jax18151223:468
Promotion - USL Championship (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 2)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Orange County SC1787227:1931
2San Antonio FC1777322:1928
3Colorado Springs1674528:2325
4New Mexico1473419:1524
5Sacramento Republic1565419:1523
6FC Tulsa1565418:1623
7Lexington1664624:2022
8El Paso Locomotive1664627:2522
9Las Vegas Lights1663724:2621
10Phoenix Rising1756623:2421
11Oakland Roots1756625:2721
12Monterey Bay17431017:2715
Promotion - USL Championship (Play Offs)