Phoenix Rising FC desperately need points on Sunday, Sep 27 at 4:00 AM in the USL Championship. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Oakland Roots come into this fixture out of form (1W 2L recently). Phoenix Rising FC travel struggling badly (1W 3L in last 5), which may hand the initiative to the hosts. Oakland Roots head into this on the back of a defeat, while Phoenix Rising FC arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Oakland Roots and Phoenix Rising FC have split their 10 meetings almost evenly (2W–5D–3W). Their last encounter ended in Phoenix Rising FC won 3–4. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 4.2 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: Little separates these two on form or history. Home advantage could be the deciding factor — a narrow Oakland Roots win or a draw looks most likely.