Rhode Island vs Tampa Bay: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Rhode Island prepare to host Tampa Bay on May 10, 2026, with kick-off at 01:30, this USA: USL Championship fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested mid-table battle.

Rhode Island, currently 10th in the standings with 8 points from 7 games, trail the leaders by 9 points. They've earned 5 points from 4 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 9 goals.

Tampa Bay, sitting 1st with 17 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 7 points from 3 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 draws in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 8 goals.

Recent meetings between Rhode Island and Tampa Bay have favored Rhode Island, with Rhode Island claiming victory in their most recent clash (5-0). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Birmingham Legion, Rhode Island recorded a 1-3 defeat while lining up in a standard formation.

Tampa Bay's last outing came against Indy Eleven, where they secured a 1-0 victory using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Rhode Island are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Rhode Island and Tampa Bay are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Rhode Island's fixtures have averaged 2.9 goals per game, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. Tampa Bay's games average 2 goals, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 7 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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