Both teams to score at Oakland Roots vs Orange County SC 8/13 for Thursday’s USL matchup

Competition: USL

Market: Both teams to score

Odds: 8/13 @ 888sport

Two USL sides who find themselves battling it out at the foot of the Western Conference, Oakland Roots will host Orange County in the early hours of Thursday.

Starting with the hosts, last seen having to settle for a single point once again, Oakland have gained the reputation as a recent stalemate specialist. In their 13 USL matchups so far this season, they have recorded just a pair of victories, seven draws and four defeats, scoring 17 and conceding 19 in return. Managing to muster just a points tally of 13, they open the midweek fixtures sat 12th in the Western Conference and three points adrift of breaking into the Final Series places. As for their recent run of results, last seen playing out a 1-1 draw against Sacramento Republic on home soil, Oakland have managed to win just one of their previous six USL contests. Likewise, it should also be highlighted, Thursday’s hosts have seen three of their last four second-tier matchups finish with both teams finding the net.

As for the visitors, also last seen having to settle for a single point, Orange County find themselves in an almost identical position to Thursday’s opponents. In their 11 USL matchups this season, they have recorded just three wins, five draws and three defeats, scoring 17 and conceding 15 in return. Managing to muster a points tally of 14, they open the midweek fixtures sat 14th in the standings and holding just a one-point buffer over Thursday’s hosts. As for their recent run of results, last seen playing out a stalemate against Atlanta United 2 on the road, Orange County have settled for a point in three of their last four USL matchups. Likewise, it should be noted, with the guests seeing seven of their last eight second-tier fixtures finish with both teams finding the net, we’re backing a similar outcome here.

Bet: Both teams to score at Oakland Roots vs Orange County SC 8/13 for Thursday’s USL matchup @ 888sport