Charleston Battery vs FC Tulsa Prediction: Key Stats and Betting Tips

Charleston Battery welcome FC Tulsa to Patriots Point Soccer Complex on 13 June 2026 in a USL Championship Group Stage clash that already feels like a playoff taster. Both sides sit in the promotion playoff positions in group USL 1, with Charleston fifth and Tulsa third, and only goal difference separating them at this stage. With the hosts boasting a formidable home record and the visitors carrying one of the league’s most consistent recent forms, this has all the ingredients of one of the standout USL Championship fixtures of the round.

The stakes are clear. Charleston have 16 points from 10 matches, built on a perfect home record of four wins and one draw, and a strong promotion description of “USL Championship (Play Offs: 1/8-finals).” FC Tulsa also have 16 points from 10 games, but a superior goal difference of +4 keeps them just ahead in third. For anyone looking at Charleston Battery vs FC Tulsa predictions and betting tips, this is a classic clash of home dominance versus overall consistency.

Recent head-to-head meetings have largely favoured Charleston, including a 4-1 away win at ONEOK Field on 20 April 2024. Yet Tulsa’s current league form string of LDWDLDWWWD underlines how hard they are to beat. With both teams averaging more than a goal per game and each boasting three clean sheets this campaign, bettors and fans alike can expect a tight, tactical contest rather than a shootout.

Charleston Battery vs FC Tulsa Key Stats

• Charleston Battery and FC Tulsa are level on 16 points after 10 matches, with Charleston fifth and Tulsa third in group USL 1.
• Charleston have won three of the last five USL Championship meetings, including a 4-1 away victory over FC Tulsa on 20 April 2024.
• Charleston average 2.4 goals scored per home match this season, while FC Tulsa concede just 0.9 goals per game overall.

Charleston Battery vs FC Tulsa — Tale of the Tape

• Position: 5 vs 3
• Points: 16 vs 16
• Goals For: 14 vs 13
• Goals Against: 13 vs 9
• Clean Sheets: Charleston Battery 3; FC Tulsa 3

The season record shows two evenly matched sides on paper. Charleston Battery have 14 goals for and 13 against from 10 games, while FC Tulsa have scored 13 and conceded only 9. Both clubs sit comfortably inside the promotion playoff positions, each listed as “Promotion - USL Championship (Play Offs: 1/8-finals),” but Tulsa’s tighter defence and slightly better goal difference give them the marginal edge in the standings.

Context matters, though. Charleston’s home record is outstanding: four wins and one draw from five, with 12 goals scored and just 4 conceded. FC Tulsa’s away form is also strong at two wins, two draws and one defeat, with 7 goals scored and 5 conceded. Stats suggest this is effectively a top-of-the-bracket six-pointer; a home win would likely push Charleston above Tulsa, while an away result would cement Tulsa’s status as one of the conference’s most balanced sides.

Charleston Battery vs FC Tulsa Key Matchups

Charleston Battery attack vs FC Tulsa defence

Without individual scorer data, the collective numbers tell the story. Charleston have netted 12 times at home in just five matches, averaging 2.4 goals per game at Patriots Point Soccer Complex. They have failed to score in none of their home fixtures this season, and their biggest home win is a commanding 4-0. That attacking output will be tested by a FC Tulsa back line that has conceded only 9 goals in 10 matches, with an overall average of 0.9 goals against per game and three clean sheets split between home and away.

FC Tulsa counter-threat vs Charleston Battery’s defensive lapses

FC Tulsa’s away attack averages 1.4 goals per game, with 7 goals scored in 5 road fixtures and a biggest away win of 4-1. Charleston, by contrast, have conceded 9 goals in 5 away games but just 4 in 5 at home, suggesting they are far more secure at Patriots Point. Tulsa’s last-five record of 9 goals for and only 3 against underlines their efficiency on the break and in transition. If Charleston commit numbers forward to maintain their strong home scoring trend, Tulsa’s capacity to strike with 1.3 goals per match overall could become a decisive factor.

Head-to-Head: Last Meetings

Recent head-to-head history has been lively and generally leans toward Charleston. Across the last five USL Championship meetings listed below, Charleston have three wins, FC Tulsa (including Tulsa Roughnecks) have two, with no draws. Every one of those games produced at least two goals, making this fixture a consistent source of attacking football.

• 20 April 2024: FC Tulsa 1-4 Charleston Battery (USL Championship)
• 23 September 2023: Charleston Battery 2-1 FC Tulsa (USL Championship)
• 15 April 2023: FC Tulsa 1-2 Charleston Battery (USL Championship)
• 26 June 2022: Tulsa Roughnecks 2-1 Charleston Battery (USL Championship)
• 13 March 2022: Charleston Battery 1-0 Tulsa Roughnecks (USL Championship)

Charleston Battery vs FC Tulsa Prediction

Analysis points to a finely balanced contest. Charleston’s home dominance – unbeaten with four wins from five and 2.4 goals per game – clashes with FC Tulsa’s excellent recent form and defensive solidity. The prediction metrics give Charleston a 45% chance of victory and the draw also 45%, with FC Tulsa at just 10%, and the advice leans toward a double chance of Charleston or draw.

With both sides averaging around 1.3–1.4 goals scored per match and each having three clean sheets, a tight, tactical game with limited scoring looks more likely than the high-scoring H2H outlier in April 2024. The goals projections sit under 2.5 for both teams, reinforcing the expectation of a cagey affair where Charleston’s home edge is balanced by Tulsa’s resilience.

Predicted Score: Charleston Battery 1-1 FC Tulsa

Charleston Battery League Form

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FC Tulsa League Form

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Charleston Battery Possible Starting Lineup

J. Berner; J. Akpunonu, G. Smith, S. Suber; C. Allan, N. Houssou, J. Kelly, L. Kissiedou, E. Ycaza; Miguel Berry, L. Blackstock

Charleston have options across the pitch, with experienced goalkeepers such as J. Berner and L. Zamudio, a solid defensive core including J. Akpunonu and G. Smith, and a midfield unit featuring C. Allan, L. Kissiedou and E. Ycaza capable of controlling tempo at home. In attack, players like Miguel Berry and L. Blackstock give them depth and variety, supported by wide forwards such as M. Foster and D. Martínez. That blend of experience and attacking depth underpins their strong home scoring record.

FC Tulsa Possible Starting Lineup

A. Tambakis; L. Batista, A. Cissoko, D. Pierre, L. Stauffer; Bruno Lapa, R. Cabral, G. Colli, K. ElMedkhar; L. Dorsey, N. Pierre

FC Tulsa can field a well-balanced side with multiple options in every line. In goal, A. Tambakis and T. Henry bring experience, while defenders such as L. Batista, A. Cissoko and L. Stauffer provide a platform for their strong defensive record. The midfield is deep, with creative and industrious players like Bruno Lapa, R. Cabral and G. Colli, plus the energy of Jeorgio Kocevski and R. Somersall. Up front, attackers such as L. Dorsey and N. Pierre give Tulsa the pace and movement needed to exploit transitions, particularly away from home.

Charleston Battery Team News

No significant absences reported.

FC Tulsa Team News

No significant absences reported.

Injuries & Suspensions

Charleston Battery:

• None reported.

FC Tulsa:

• None reported.

Betting Tips: Charleston Battery vs FC Tulsa

Exactly 3 distinct tips from different markets:

• Result Tip: Charleston Battery or Draw (Double Chance). With Charleston given 45% to win and the draw also at 45%, versus just 10% for FC Tulsa, the probabilities heavily favour the hosts avoiding defeat. Home-win odds are as short as 1.62 with Unibet and 1.73 with Bet365, reflecting that edge. The safer angle is backing Charleston not to lose via double chance, in line with the advisory “Charleston Battery or draw.”
• Goals Tip: Under 2.5 Goals. Both teams’ goals projections are set under 2.5, and their season averages (Charleston 1.4 scored, 1.3 conceded; Tulsa 1.3 scored, 0.9 conceded) point toward a tight contest rather than a shootout. With the market strongly favouring the home side and the prediction leaning conservative on scoring, under 2.5 goals is a logical angle, even if specific odds are not listed in the match-winner markets from Bet365, Unibet or others.
• Value Tip: Draw in the Match Winner market. The prediction percentages rate the draw at 45%, equal to Charleston’s win probability and far above Tulsa’s 10%. Yet the draw is priced as high as 3.60 with Unibet and Betfair, and around 3.40–3.55 with Bet365, Betano and Dafabet. That discrepancy between implied probability and price offers value for bettors who believe Tulsa’s solid defence and recent form can frustrate Charleston’s strong home record.

How to Watch Charleston Battery vs FC Tulsa

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• Spain: Movistar LaLiga
• UK: Premier Sports
• Australia: beIN Sports
• India: FanCode
• MENA: beIN Sports
• South America: ESPN / Disney+
• Africa: SuperSport

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