Tournament: USL Championship USA
Date & Kick-Off Time: 2024.09.12, 20:00
Memphis 901 will face Hartford Athletic in the USL Championship on September 12, 2024. Memphis, one of the top teams in the West, will be hosting Hartford, an outsider from the East, in what looks to be a favorable match for the home side.
Key Statistics and Trends
- Memphis 901: Has lost only once in their last 4 matches.
- Hartford Athletic: Has lost only once in their last 8 matches.
- Memphis 901: Undefeated in their last 9 home games.
- Hartford Athletic: Winless in their last 11 away matches.
- First-Half Performance: Memphis 901 wins the first half in 36% of their games, while Hartford wins in 20%.
Possible Line-Ups
Memphis 901:
- Goalkeeper: Henry
- Defenders: Ward, Turci, Cissoko, Quezada
- Midfielders: Careaga, Duncan, Pickering, Hyndman, Luiz Nascimento
- Forward: Bakero
Hartford Athletic:
- Goalkeeper: Ribeiro
- Defenders: Samadia, Ferrell, Scarlett, Hodge
- Midfielders: Hairston, Makangila, Edwards, Epps, Ngalina
- Forward: Dieng
Team Overview and Form
Memphis 901 ("The Blues"):
Memphis 901 has grown steadily since its founding in 2018. They’ve reached the playoffs in the past, but their campaign last season saw them exit in the first round. Their form this year has been strong, particularly at home, where they remain unbeaten in 9 games. Although they’ve slowed down with recent draws and losses, they’ll look to bounce back against an underperforming Hartford side.
Hartford Athletic ("The Blue and Greens"):
Hartford Athletic has struggled since their inception in 2019, with only one playoff appearance. Currently sitting near the bottom of the Eastern Conference, they have recently shown improvement, earning wins over Las Vegas Lights and Louisville City. However, their away form remains poor, and they haven’t won in their last 11 road matches.
Head-to-Head Matches
In their previous 7 meetings, Memphis 901 has only lost once to Hartford Athletic, with the last match between these teams ending in a draw on Memphis' home turf.
Tactical Analysis and Predictions
- Memphis 901: Will likely dominate possession and rely on their home form to control the game. Bakero and Pickering will be key players in creating scoring chances.
- Hartford Athletic: Will try to stay compact defensively, relying on counter-attacks through Dieng and Ngalina. However, their poor away form may be a major hindrance.
Betting Prediction
While Memphis is the favorite, Hartford’s recent form suggests they could make it a closer match than expected. A bet on Hartford with a +1.5 goal handicap provides good value at odds of 1.6.
Prediction: Hartford Athletic +1.5 goal handicap (odds: 1.6).
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