Phoenix Rising vs Orange County SC tips and predictions

Phoenix Rising looking very hard to oppose

It might not be very long after this gets underway before the unfancied away side is looking at a deficit. Conventional wisdom says that when these sides lock horns they're going to produce some goals. But that doesn't mean there's anything exciting about the prices.

It's first placed Phoenix Rising versus third placed Orange County SC in this USL Championship clash as the hosts look to add to the 16-point gap that separates the sides.

The sportsbooks' prices make it look like Phoenix Rising don't need to get out of second gear. This could be true and it doesn't look like there's much to play with in the match winner market. Nevertheless, Orange County SC are unlikely to be much of a threat against this side.

The hosts are coming into the match having shown supremacy over their recent opposition with 4 uninterrupted wins.

This home side is in a purple patch at their own ground. Phoenix Rising scored three or more goals in 9 of their recent 12 home matches while they have looked a strong unit at the back. They have only conceded an average of 0.7 goals over their last 16 games at home. No doubt they'll see this as an opportunity to keep another clean sheet.

Orange County SC have conceded two or more goals in 7 of their last 12 matches. This is bad news for the task ahead of them.

And when it comes to this fixture there is previous. In fact Phoenix Rising have won 4 of the last 9 fixtures between the two teams. With regard to previous meetings the head-to-head stats point to another home win.

With the superiority of Phoenix Rising it is possible they keep Orange County SC out of the running. It isn't a strong view so maybe give it a miss but the No BTTS bet looks like the pick there. Looking into the goal line, it's fewer than three goals standing out in this one given the prices available.