Tampa Bay vs Phoenix Rising: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Tampa Bay prepare to host Phoenix Rising on May 24, 2026, with kick-off at 01:30, this USA: USL Championship fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Tampa Bay, currently 1st in the standings with 21 points from 9 games, are close to the leaders with only 0 points separating them. They've earned 10 points from 4 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins and 3 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 6 goals.

Phoenix Rising, sitting 6th with 13 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 7 points from 5 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 8 goals. This balance has translated into consistently competitive performances.

Recent meetings between Tampa Bay and Phoenix Rising have been competitive, ending in a 1-1 draw. The head-to-head record remains evenly balanced between the two sides.

In their previous league match against New Mexico United, Tampa Bay recorded a 1-0 victory while lining up in a standard formation.

Phoenix Rising's last outing came against San Antonio FC, where they secured a 1-1 draw using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Tampa Bay are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Tampa Bay and Phoenix Rising 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: Tampa Bay's fixtures have averaged 2.5 goals per game, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. Phoenix Rising's games average 2.2 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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