Hartford Athletic face Tampa Bay Rowdies on Sunday, Sep 13 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). Tampa Bay Rowdies are out of form (1W 2L recently), making this a relatively even contest on current form.

Despite playing at home, Hartford Athletic face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Tampa Bay Rowdies have won 7 of 10 encounters, with 2 draws. Their last encounter ended in Tampa Bay Rowdies won 0–1.

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