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Charleston Battery vs FC Tulsa Prediction: Preview 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 dress rehearsal. Both sides are in the promotion playoff positions in group USL 1, with Charleston sitting fifth and Tulsa third, and only goal difference separating them on 16 points apiece after 10 matches.

For Charleston, this is a chance to lean on a formidable home record and reassert themselves as genuine contenders in the USL Championship playoff race. They have been perfect at Patriots Point Soccer Complex in terms of results, and a win here would not only pull them level with the leading pack but also underline their strong home advantage as a key storyline for USL Championship predictions.

FC Tulsa arrive as one of the form teams in the conference, carrying an impressive recent run and a defensive record that makes them a dangerous away opponent. With both clubs currently in the “Promotion - USL Championship (Play Offs: 1/8-finals)” zone, this fixture has clear implications for seeding and momentum in the playoff picture, and will attract attention from fans and bettors searching for Charleston Battery vs FC Tulsa betting tips and USL Championship odds.

Charleston Battery vs FC Tulsa Key Stats

  • Both teams have 16 points from 10 matches, but FC Tulsa are third with a +4 goal difference (13 scored, 9 conceded), while Charleston Battery are fifth with a +1 goal difference (14 scored, 13 conceded).
  • Charleston Battery have won three of the last five meetings against FC Tulsa/Tulsa Roughnecks, including a 4-1 away victory on 20 April 2024 in the USL Championship Regular Season - 8.
  • Charleston average 2.4 goals scored per home game this campaign (12 in 5), while FC Tulsa average 1.4 goals per away game (7 in 5), highlighting strong attacking potential on both sides.

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

On overall standings, there is virtually nothing between the two. Charleston Battery have taken 16 points from 10 games with 5 wins, 1 draw and 4 defeats, scoring 14 and conceding 13. FC Tulsa mirror that points tally with 4 wins, 4 draws and only 2 losses, scoring 13 and allowing just 9, which explains their slightly higher ranking in third place.

The home/away split is where the matchup becomes fascinating. Charleston are unbeaten at home with 4 wins and 1 draw from 5, scoring 12 and conceding only 4. Tulsa, however, have travelled well: 2 wins, 2 draws and just 1 defeat on the road, with 7 goals scored and 5 conceded. Both sides have kept 3 clean sheets this season, suggesting that while their attacks are productive, defensive solidity has also underpinned their promotion-playoff status.

Charleston Battery vs FC Tulsa Key Matchups

Charleston Battery attack vs FC Tulsa defence

Charleston’s attacking unit has been particularly explosive at home, averaging 2.4 goals per game at Patriots Point Soccer Complex. They have scored 12 of their 14 league goals on home soil and have yet to fail to score at home. That threat will be tested by a Tulsa back line that has conceded only 9 goals in 10 matches, with away figures of just 5 conceded in 5 outings (1.0 per game). Tulsa’s defensive metrics are strong across both home and away splits, and they have matched Charleston with 3 clean sheets overall.

FC Tulsa attack vs Charleston Battery defence

Tulsa’s attack has been quietly efficient, with 13 goals in 10 matches and a slightly better away scoring rate (1.4 per game) than at home (1.2). They have shown an ability to score in key phases, particularly between minutes 46-75, where a large share of their goals arrive. Charleston’s defence, meanwhile, is significantly tighter at home (4 conceded in 5) than away (9 conceded in 5). The battle between Tulsa’s balanced attacking output on the road and Charleston’s strong home rearguard will go a long way to deciding whether this becomes a tight tactical contest or a more open encounter.

Head-to-Head: Last Meetings

Recent history between these two has been lively and generally high-scoring, with Charleston Battery having the upper hand. Across the last five USL Championship meetings, Charleston have won three, FC Tulsa (including their Tulsa Roughnecks identity) have won one, and there has been one additional Charleston home success in a narrow contest.

  • 20 April 2024: FC Tulsa 1-4 Charleston Battery (USL Championship Regular Season - 8)
  • 23 September 2023: Charleston Battery 2-1 FC Tulsa (USL Championship Regular Season - 37)
  • 15 April 2023: FC Tulsa 1-2 Charleston Battery (USL Championship Regular Season - 6)
  • 26 June 2022: Tulsa Roughnecks 2-1 Charleston Battery (USL Championship Regular Season - 22)
  • 13 March 2022: Charleston Battery 1-0 Tulsa Roughnecks (USL Championship Regular Season - 1)

Charleston Battery vs FC Tulsa Prediction

Stats suggest a finely balanced contest between two promotion-playoff sides with contrasting strengths. Charleston’s home dominance is clear: unbeaten, high-scoring and relatively secure defensively. FC Tulsa counter with better overall form, a more solid defensive record across 10 games, and a strong recent run reflected in their last-five metrics.

Head-to-head trends lean slightly towards Charleston, who have taken four wins from the last five meetings if you include both home and away fixtures. The prediction metrics lean heavily towards the hosts avoiding defeat, with a 45% chance of a Charleston win, 45% draw and only 10% for a Tulsa victory, and explicit advice pointing to Charleston Battery or draw in the double-chance market. With both teams averaging around 1.3–1.4 goals scored per match and both defences capable of clean sheets, a tight, tactical game with limited scoring looks likely, especially given the conservative goals projection.

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 (GK); J. Akpunonu, K. Held, G. Smith, S. Suber (Defenders); C. Allan, N. Houssou, J. Kelly, L. Kissiedou, E. Ycaza (Midfielders); Miguel Berry, L. Blackstock, A. Cabrera, M. Foster, A. Hughes, D. Martínez, N. Messer, C. Swan (Forwards).

Charleston have depth across all lines, particularly in attack, where options such as Miguel Berry, L. Blackstock and M. Foster give them multiple profiles to threaten Tulsa’s back line. In midfield, the likes of C. Allan, L. Kissiedou and E. Ycaza provide technical quality and work rate, while a defensive unit led by players such as G. Smith and S. Suber has underpinned their excellent home record. The squad balance allows Charleston to maintain a high-intensity approach at Patriots Point Soccer Complex.

FC Tulsa Possible Starting Lineup

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

Tulsa’s roster is similarly well-stocked, with an experienced goalkeeping group and a defensive core that has conceded fewer than a goal per game this season. In midfield, creators like Bruno Lapa and R. Cabral can link play and provide service to forwards such as L. Dorsey and N. Pierre. The blend of defensive organisation and attacking versatility has been key to their strong away performances and recent positive run.

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: Back Charleston Battery in the double-chance market (Charleston or Draw). Prediction metrics give Charleston a 45% win probability and the draw another 45%, with only 10% assigned to a Tulsa victory. Match-winner odds for the home side are around 1.73 with Bet365, reflecting their strong home record and favourable projection.
  • Goals Tip: Under 2.5 goals. Both sides average around 1.3–1.4 goals scored per match, and Tulsa’s defence has conceded just 9 in 10. The goals projection points towards a low-scoring contest, and with match-winner prices like 1.62–1.78 on Charleston indicating a controlled home performance, a tighter scoreline aligns with the data.
  • Value Tip: Draw in the match-winner market. With the draw priced between 3.40 (Bet365) and 3.60 (Unibet, Betfair), and the prediction percentages giving the stalemate equal footing with a Charleston win at 45%, the draw offers attractive value in a matchup of evenly matched promotion-playoff contenders.

How to Watch Charleston Battery vs FC Tulsa

Broadcast coverage varies by region. General guide:

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

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