Miami FC face Tampa Bay Rowdies on Sunday, Jul 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.

Miami FC 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, Miami FC 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 a 3–3 draw. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 4.8 per game in recent meetings.

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