Portland Hearts of Pine vs Rhode Island: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Portland Hearts of Pine prepare to host Rhode Island on May 16, 2026, with kick-off at 22:00, this USA: USL Cup fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Portland Hearts of Pine, currently unknown in the standings with 0 points from 0 games, are close to the leaders with only 0 points separating them. They've earned 0 points from 0 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 draw in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 2 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 2 goals scored.

Rhode Island, sitting unknown with 0 points, are evenly matched but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 0 points from 0 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 draw in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 0 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 0 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Portland Hearts of Pine and Rhode Island have favored Rhode Island, with Rhode Island claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-4). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Westchester SC, Portland Hearts of Pine recorded a 2-2 draw while lining up in a standard formation.

Rhode Island's last outing came against Hartford Athletic, where they secured a 0-0 draw using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Portland Hearts of Pine are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Portland Hearts of Pine and Rhode Island 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: Portland Hearts of Pine's fixtures have averaged 2.3 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Rhode Island's games average 2.7 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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