Sacramento Republic FC desperately need points on Sunday, Aug 23 at 5:00 AM in the USL Championship. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Sacramento Republic FC come into this fixture out of form (1W 2L recently). Phoenix Rising FC, meanwhile, arrive in good form (3W 1D 1L recently) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. Sacramento Republic FC 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 — Sacramento Republic FC and Phoenix Rising FC have split their 10 meetings almost evenly (3W–3D–4W). Their last encounter ended in Sacramento Republic FC won 0–2. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 2.8 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: Phoenix Rising FC's quality should tell even on the road. Sacramento Republic FC will push, but the visitors have too much class. Phoenix Rising FC to win.