Dayton Dutch Lions face West Virginia United on Friday, Jul 10 at 12:00 AM in a basement battle that neither side can afford to lose. Both clubs are deep in the relegation picture in the USL League Two, and defeat here could prove costly come the end of the season.

Dayton Dutch Lions come into this fixture struggling badly (1W 4L in last 5). West Virginia United, meanwhile, arrive in red-hot form (4W from last 5) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. Dayton Dutch Lions head into this on the back of a defeat, while West Virginia United arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

Despite playing at home, Dayton Dutch Lions face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. West Virginia United have won 4 of 5 encounters. Their last encounter ended in Dayton Dutch Lions won 1–2. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 4.0 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: Despite home advantage, West Virginia United arrive in better form and with the historical edge. This could be a tricky afternoon for Dayton Dutch Lions. West Virginia United to win.