Indy Eleven vs Oakland Roots prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on September 21, 2026
USL Championship USA
On September 21, 2026, Indy Eleven and Oakland Roots will face off in the USL Championship regular season. The hosts need a win to keep their playoff hopes alive.
Indy Eleven vs Oakland Roots: team news and expert analysis
The Indianapolis club narrowly missed out on the playoffs last season, finishing ninth in the Eastern Conference with 35 points. Their results have not improved much this year. In the previous round, they defeated New York Brooklyn, and did so emphatically, 4-0.
The California side finished 10th in the West with 32 points. This season, they have suffered more defeats than wins, but they still have a chance to reach the playoffs if they can step up their game, especially since they had recently managed to avoid defeat. However, they lost to Lexington 1-4.
Kizza and company score an average of 1.39 goals per game while conceding 1.22. The visitors average 1.21 goals scored and 1.46 conceded.
Previous meetings: Indy Eleven vs Oakland Roots
Oakland won both of the previous encounters, played in 2023 and 2024.
There are still more arguments in favor of the home side. Playing this opponent on their own turf, they can secure a victory (odds – 1.94).
Indy Eleven vs Oakland Roots: key statistics and trends
- Indy Eleven have lost one of their last four matches
- Both teams have scored in 57% of Indy Eleven matches, with an average total of 2.61 goals per game
- Oakland Roots suffered their first defeat in four matches
- Both teams have scored in 63% of Oakland Roots matches, with an average total of 2.67 goals per game
Indy Eleven vs Oakland Roots: possible starting lineups
Indy Eleven play in a 1-4-4-2 formation (possible lineup): Dick – Mitrano, Herbert, Craig, Hafferty – Quinn, Lindley, Blake, O’Brien – Rendon, Kizza
Oakland Roots play in a 1-4-5-1 formation (possible lineup): McIntosh – Bravo, Hackshaw, Garcia, De Vicente – McCabe, Fisher, Prentice, Bruno Lapa, Valo – Jaquesson
Place your bet on the upcoming match and follow the team’s performance in the USL Championship regular-season standings
