FC Tulsa vs San Antonio Prediction: Key Stats and Betting Tips

FC Tulsa welcome San Antonio to ONEOK Field for a pivotal USL League One Cup Group Stage clash that could go a long way to deciding the fate of Group 3. With San Antonio currently sitting top of the group and FC Tulsa just behind them, this fixture has the feel of an early qualification decider rather than a routine group game.

Played at ONEOK Field, Tulsa know home advantage must count after a mixed start in the group. They sit 2nd in Group 3 with 4 points from 2 matches, while San Antonio are in a stronger position at the summit on 5 points and already tagged with a “Playoffs” description in the standings. For fans looking for FC Tulsa vs San Antonio predictions and USL League One Cup betting tips, this is a classic meeting of a strong home side with a historically favourable head-to-head record against a visiting team in excellent current form.

With San Antonio boasting a perfect defensive record so far in the competition and FC Tulsa leaning on their attacking depth, this encounter promises to be a tight, tactical contest where small margins and set-piece execution could decide who takes control of Group 3.

FC Tulsa vs San Antonio Key Stats

• San Antonio lead Group 3 in the USL League One Cup, ranked 1st with 5 points from 2 matches, while FC Tulsa are 2nd with 4 points.
• Across recent head-to-head meetings, FC Tulsa beat San Antonio 1-0 after extra time in the US Open Cup Round of 64 on 2 April 2026 at Toyota Field.
• San Antonio have yet to concede in this USL League One Cup campaign, keeping 2 clean sheets in 2 fixtures, while FC Tulsa have scored in both of their group games.

FC Tulsa vs San Antonio — Tale of the Tape

• Position: 2 vs 1
• Points: 4 vs 5
• Goals For: 4 vs 4
• Goals Against: 4 vs 1
• Clean Sheets: FC Tulsa 1 vs San Antonio 2

The Group 3 standings underline how finely poised this tie is. FC Tulsa have taken 4 points from their 2 matches, scoring 4 and conceding 4. That output reflects a side that can create chances but is still searching for defensive balance, particularly at home where they have already shipped 2 goals in a single match.

San Antonio, by contrast, are top of the group with 5 points and a goal difference of +3, built on a rock-solid defence. They have scored 4 and conceded only 1 in the group standings data, and their broader cup statistics show 2 wins from 2 with 2 goals scored and none conceded. That combination of efficiency in attack and resilience at the back explains why they already sit in the “Playoffs” bracket and why many will view them as favourites going into this fixture.

FC Tulsa vs San Antonio Key Matchups

FC Tulsa Midfield Unit vs San Antonio Defensive Line

With no individual scoring or assist leaders listed, the battle is best framed as Tulsa’s creative midfield against San Antonio’s disciplined back line. FC Tulsa have averaged 1.0 goal per game both home and away in this USL League One Cup campaign, and they have yet to fail to score. Their midfielders and attackers have produced 2 goals across 2 fixtures, and they have not drawn a blank in front of goal.

San Antonio’s defence, however, has been flawless in the competition so far. They have kept 2 clean sheets from 2 matches, conceding 0 goals in total. Their biggest wins include a 1-0 home victory and a 0-1 away success, underlining their comfort in tight, low-scoring games. Tulsa’s ability to break that defensive wall—likely through quick combinations and exploiting wide areas—will be central to the outcome.

FC Tulsa Discipline vs San Antonio Pressure

Another crucial matchup lies in discipline. FC Tulsa’s card profile shows multiple yellow cards spread across key time windows, including 2 yellows between minutes 16-30, and further cautions late on, plus a red card in the 76-90 minute range. That pattern suggests they can become stretched and rash when chasing games.

San Antonio, by contrast, have accumulated yellow cards but no reds in this competition, maintaining numerical parity throughout their fixtures. With San Antonio comfortable in controlling tight margins and protecting narrow leads, Tulsa must manage their temperament and avoid late dismissals that could tilt the balance decisively toward the visitors.

Head-to-Head: Last Meetings

These sides are very familiar foes, having met regularly across league, cup, and friendlies. Recent history slightly favours FC Tulsa, especially in knockout and league contexts, though many of the games have been tight and low scoring. The overall pattern is of competitive, often one-goal matches where home advantage has frequently mattered.

• 2 April 2026: San Antonio 0-1 FC Tulsa (US Open Cup)
• 15 March 2026: FC Tulsa 0-0 San Antonio (USL Championship)
• 14 February 2026: FC Tulsa 0-0 San Antonio (Friendlies Clubs)
• 12 October 2025: FC Tulsa 2-0 San Antonio (USL Championship)
• 29 May 2025: San Antonio 1-1 FC Tulsa (USL Championship)

FC Tulsa vs San Antonio Prediction

Everything points toward a tight, tactical contest. FC Tulsa’s group form is mixed—one win and one defeat in the broader cup stats, with a league form string of “WL”—but they have a strong recent record against San Antonio, including the 1-0 extra-time win in the US Open Cup on 2 April 2026 and a 2-0 league victory on 12 October 2025.

San Antonio, however, arrive in outstanding shape. Their league form string in this competition is “WW”, with 2 wins from 2 and no goals conceded. The predictive metrics give FC Tulsa just 10% to win outright, with a 45% chance of a draw and 45% for a San Antonio victory, and the recommended angle leans toward a double chance on draw or San Antonio combined with a low total goals line. With that in mind, and given San Antonio’s defensive perfection so far, the most likely scenario is a cagey away performance, limiting Tulsa’s chances and grinding out a narrow result.

Predicted Score: FC Tulsa 0-1 San Antonio

FC Tulsa League Form

WL

San Antonio League Form

WW

FC Tulsa Possible Starting Lineup

GK: T. Henry or A. Tambakis; Defenders: L. Batista, A. Cissoko, A. Clarke, O. Damm, Ian, D. Pierre, H. St Clair, L. Stauffer; Midfielders: Bruno Lapa, R. Cabral, G. Colli, K. ElMedkhar, Jeorgio Kocevski, S. Lukic, Z. Siranga, R. Somersall, B. Sparks, J. Webber; Forwards: N. Pierre.

FC Tulsa have depth across the back line and midfield, with multiple options at full-back and centre-back and a sizeable group of creative and box-to-box midfielders. The presence of several experienced defenders such as A. Cissoko and H. St Clair offers flexibility between a back four or a more conservative back five if they choose to prioritise defensive solidity against San Antonio’s efficient attack. In the final third, much will depend on how well the midfield can support N. Pierre and late runners from deep to unlock a visiting defence that has yet to concede in the competition.

San Antonio Possible Starting Lineup

GK: R. Sánchez or J. Batrouni; Defenders: D. Barbir, N. Blanco, R. Buckmaster, A. Crognale, E. Cuello, Angel Mercado, A. Souahy, M. Taintor, S. Suárez, A. Ward; Midfielders: L. Berrón, Curt Calov, D. Erofeev, J. Hernández, D. Hernandez, M. Maldonado, C. Parano, L. Walker; Forwards: A. Greive, L. Haakenson, E. Johnson, D. Pacheco, S. Patiño, C. Sorto, L. Urrutia.

San Antonio’s squad list reveals a well-balanced group with strong defensive depth and a wide range of attacking options. With two goalkeepers available and a core of experienced defenders like A. Crognale and M. Taintor, they are built to protect leads and manage games. In midfield, players such as J. Hernández and C. Parano can link play and provide service to a varied forward line featuring central strikers and wide attackers. Given their perfect defensive record so far, expect a compact shape, disciplined pressing, and a focus on exploiting transitions rather than overcommitting bodies forward.

FC Tulsa Team News

No significant absences reported.

San Antonio Team News

No significant absences reported.

Injuries & Suspensions

FC Tulsa:

• None reported.

San Antonio:

• None reported.

Betting Tips: FC Tulsa vs San Antonio

[Exactly 3 distinct tips from different markets:]

• Result Tip: Draw or San Antonio (Double Chance). With FC Tulsa given just 10% win probability against 45% each for draw and away win, and San Antonio carrying a “WW” form string plus 2 wins from 2 in the cup stats, backing San Antonio on the double chance side looks the most sensible result angle.
• Goals Tip: Under 3.5 Goals. The advisory line already points toward a low-scoring game with a -3.5 total goals angle. San Antonio have scored only 2 and conceded 0 in this competition, while FC Tulsa average 1.0 goal for and 1.0 against per game. Combined with several recent head-to-head matches finishing 0-0 or 1-0, a cautious unders position is well supported.
• Value Tip: San Antonio to Win to Nil. San Antonio have kept 2 clean sheets from 2 in this USL League One Cup campaign and have not conceded at all in the broader cup statistics, while they are comfortable winning by 1-0 or 0-1 scorelines. Given FC Tulsa’s occasional defensive lapses and disciplinary issues, the away side shutting out their hosts again offers an attractive high-value angle if priced generously by bookmakers.

How to Watch FC Tulsa vs San Antonio

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• South America: ESPN / Disney+
• Africa: SuperSport

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