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American USL Championship

Oakland RootsOakland RootsvsOrange County SCOrange County SC

Kick-off: Sunday, 30 August 2026 at 00:00Venue: Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

Prediction

Medium confidence
7.5%Draw 16.7%75.8%
Oakland RootsOrange County SC
Predicted range
Home 0-1·Away 1-3
most likely 0-2
Expected goals
0.53 : 2.2
Most likely scorelines
0-2
15.8%
0-1
14.3%
0-3
11.6%

Deeper Projections

Projected total goals
2.73
Both teams to score
36.7%
Total goals distribution
Over/Under 1.575.7%·24.3%
Over/Under 2.551.4%·48.6%
Over/Under 3.529.2%·70.8%
Winning margin
Home +21.6%Home +15.9%Draw16.7%Away +124.5%Away +251.3%

Match Analysis

Orange County SC Clear Favorites at Oakland Roots

Overview

Oakland Roots host Orange County SC in a USL Championship fixture with no previous meetings on record. The model makes Orange County decisive favorites at 75.8% win probability, with a projected 0-2 scoreline and around 2.7 combined goals.

Home Side Form

Oakland have one win, two draws and two losses in their last five, with 0.4 scored and 0.6 conceded per game. At home, they have no wins in their last three, with one draw and two defeats, averaging 0.67 scored and 1.67 conceded.

Away Side Form

Orange County have two wins and three losses in their last five, with 1.4 goals scored and 2.4 conceded per match. Their only away game in the sample ended in a win, with two goals scored and one conceded.

Head-to-Head Record

These sides have no prior meetings on record. The head-to-head sample is too small to draw any conclusions.

Home & Away Splits

Oakland's recent home form is poor, with a 0% win rate and an average of 1.67 goals conceded. Orange County's away sample is a single game, so their perfect away record carries limited weight.

Key Factors

Both teams have had seven days of rest since their last match. The notable contrasts are Oakland's home struggles and Orange County's attacking output, while the visitors have also conceded 2.4 per game in their last five.

What the Model Says

The model gives Orange County a 75.8% chance of victory, a 16.7% chance of a draw, and 7.5% for Oakland, with medium confidence. It projects about 2.73 total goals, a 75.7% probability of at least two goals, and a 51.3% chance of an away win by two or more. The most likely exact scoreline is 0-2 at 15.8%, followed by 0-1 and 0-3.

Verdict

The data points to a comfortable away win, most likely by a multi-goal margin. The thin away sample and Oakland's occasional recent result mean an upset is not impossible, but the projections offer little support for a home point.

Last updated: 2026-08-30 00:43:13

Oakland RootsOakland Roots
vs
Orange County SCOrange County SC
No top-flight data (newly promoted)
League Standing
No top-flight data (newly promoted)
Attack
Defence
Efficiency
0W 1D 2L
Home · 0%
Home / Away Record
1W 0D 0L
Away · 100%
Recent Form

Head to Head

No recent meetings between these sides

FAQ

Who is predicted to win Oakland Roots vs Orange County SC?
Our model makes Orange County SC the most likely outcome, at about 7580%.
What is the predicted score for Oakland Roots vs Orange County SC?
The model projects roughly Oakland Roots 0-2 Orange County SC.
When does Oakland Roots vs Orange County SC kick off?
Kick-off is Sunday, 30 August 2026 at 00:00, at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.

Notes & Limitations

  • Based on current null season
  • One or both sides lack top-flight history. Figures are adjusted from lower-division data and carry reduced confidence.
  • This analysis does not account for injuries, suspensions or confirmed line-ups.
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