Union Omaha vs Spokane Velocity: prediction and stats
USL League OneGroup StageKick-off on September 16, 2026 at 05:00 PM (UTC)Werner Park, Papillion, Nebraska
The Footlab model makes Union Omaha the favourite at 66%, against 19% for a draw and 15% for Spokane Velocity. The most likely score is 2-1.
This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Probabilities recomputed on Aug 24, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Union Omaha vs Spokane Velocity?
A very open match: only 78 Elo points separate Union Omaha (1,815) and Spokane Velocity (1,737).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Union Omaha have 9 wins, 2 draws and 4 defeats; Spokane Velocity have 8, 1 and 6.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | Sarasota Paradise(home) | 1-1 | USL League One |
| Aug 16, 2026 | Richmond Kickers(home) | 5-1 | USL League One |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Chattanooga Red Wolves(away) | 3-1 | USL League One |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Fort Wayne(away) | 2-0 | USL League One |
| Jul 22, 2026 | Portland Hearts of Pine(away) | 2-1 | USL League One |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2026 | Greenville Triumph(home) | 2-1 | USL League One |
| Aug 16, 2026 | Corpus Christi(home) | 2-3 | USL League One |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Colorado Springs(home) | 1-1 | USL League One Cup |
| Jul 26, 2026 | Fort Wayne(home) | 3-1 | USL League One |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Charlotte Independence(home) | 3-0 | USL League One |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 2 Union Omaha win(s), 2 draw(s), 2 Spokane Velocity win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2026 | Spokane Velocity 1-0 Union Omaha | USL League One |
| Oct 25, 2025 | Union Omaha 2-2 Spokane Velocity | USL League One |
| Sep 18, 2025 | Union Omaha 2-2 Spokane Velocity | USL League One |
| Aug 3, 2025 | Spokane Velocity 2-1 Union Omaha | USL League One |
| Nov 17, 2024 | Union Omaha 3-0 Spokane Velocity | USL League One |
| Oct 2, 2024 | Union Omaha 4-0 Spokane Velocity | USL League One |
Last archived meeting: Spokane Velocity vs Union Omaha on Mar 15, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Union Omaha score 2.1 and concede 1.3 goals per match over their last 15; Spokane Velocity score 1.5 and concede 1.3. The model gives a 65% probability of over 2.5 goals and 58% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Omaha | 2.1 | 1.3 | 2 | 10/15 | 9/15 |
| Spokane Velocity | 1.5 | 1.3 | 3 | 8/15 | 10/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Union Omaha sit 1st in USL League One (45 points from 22 matches) and Spokane Velocity sit 5th (35 points from 20 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Union Omaha | 22 | 14 | 3 | 5 | 40 | 24 | 45 |
| 5 | Spokane Velocity | 20 | 11 | 2 | 7 | 29 | 26 | 35 |
Verdict, probable XI and verified absences
The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.
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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.
How does Footlab compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the favourite for Union Omaha vs Spokane Velocity?
- The Footlab model makes Union Omaha the favourite at 66%, against 19% for a draw and 15% for Spokane Velocity.
- Where and when is Union Omaha vs Spokane Velocity played?
- Union Omaha vs Spokane Velocity is played on September 16, 2026 at 05:00 PM (UTC) at Werner Park, in the USL League One.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 65% probability of at least three goals in this match.
- How reliable is this prediction?
- The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.
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