Hartford Athletic desperately need points on Sunday, Sep 13 at 1:00 AM in the USL Championship. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Hartford Athletic come into this fixture drawing too many games (3D in last 5). Tampa Bay Rowdies, meanwhile, arrive in good form (3W 2D 0L recently) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks.

Despite playing at home, Hartford Athletic face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Tampa Bay Rowdies have won 8 of 10 encounters, with 2 draws. Their last encounter ended in Hartford Athletic won 2–3. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 2.6 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: Despite home advantage, Tampa Bay Rowdies arrive in better form and with the historical edge. This could be a tricky afternoon for Hartford Athletic. Tampa Bay Rowdies to win.