Hartford Athletic face Louisville City FC on Saturday, Sep 26 at 1:00 AM in a basement battle that neither side can afford to lose. Both clubs are deep in the relegation picture in the USL Championship, and defeat here could prove costly come the end of the season.

Hartford Athletic come into this fixture out of form (1W 2L recently). Louisville City FC travel struggling badly (0W 4L in last 5), which may hand the initiative to the hosts.

Despite playing at home, Hartford Athletic face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Louisville City FC have won 6 of 10 encounters, with 3 draws. Their last encounter ended in Hartford Athletic won 0–1. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 2.8 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Hartford Athletic a slight edge, but Louisville City FC are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.