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 Group 3. With San Antonio currently leading the group and FC Tulsa chasing from second, this fixture has clear qualification implications and will attract plenty of interest from fans looking for FC Tulsa vs San Antonio predictions and betting tips.
The match at ONEOK Field in the USA pairs two sides who have started the group strongly but in different ways. San Antonio sit top of Group 3 with 5 points from 2 games and a healthy +3 goal difference, already marked as a Playoffs side in the standings. FC Tulsa, on 4 points from 2 matches with a neutral goal difference, know that a home win would flip the group in their favour and keep their USL League One Cup campaign firmly on track.
Stats suggest a tight, low-scoring encounter between a Tulsa side that has both scored and conceded in every group match, and a San Antonio outfit yet to concede in this competition. For those searching how to bet on FC Tulsa vs San Antonio in the USL League One Cup, the combination of strong away form for San Antonio and home advantage for Tulsa makes this a fascinating tactical battle.
FC Tulsa vs San Antonio Key Stats
- FC Tulsa are 2nd in Group 3 with 4 points from 2 matches, scoring 4 and conceding 4 overall in the USL League One Cup.
- In their most recent competitive meeting, FC Tulsa beat San Antonio 1-0 after extra time on 2 April 2026 in the US Open Cup Round of 64 at Toyota Field.
- San Antonio have kept 2 clean sheets in 2 USL League One Cup matches, with 2 wins from 2 and 0 goals conceded.
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
In Group 3 of the USL League One Cup, San Antonio hold the early advantage. They top the group with 5 points from 2 games, backed by a +3 goal difference (4 scored, 1 conceded) and a “WW” form line that underlines their perfect start. The standings description already places them in the Playoffs zone, reflecting how efficiently they have navigated the opening fixtures.
FC Tulsa are close behind in 2nd with 4 points from 2 matches and a 4–4 goal record. Their “WL” form in the standings highlights inconsistency: they have shown they can score, but their defence has been more vulnerable than San Antonio’s. At home in the group, Tulsa have 1 goal for and 2 against from their single match, while San Antonio have been flawless both home and away, winning once in each setting and keeping clean sheets in both.
FC Tulsa vs San Antonio Key Matchups
FC Tulsa attack vs San Antonio defence
Without individual top scorers or assist leaders listed, the key battle is collective: Tulsa’s attack, which averages 1.0 goal per game in the USL League One Cup, against a San Antonio back line that has yet to concede in the competition. Tulsa have scored 1 goal at home and 1 away, and have not failed to score in any group match. San Antonio, by contrast, have 2 clean sheets from 2, with their goals-against average sitting at 0.0 both home and away. This matchup will likely decide whether the game opens up or remains the cagey, low-scoring contest the numbers point towards.
Discipline and game management
Discipline could be another decisive factor. FC Tulsa have shown a tendency to pick up cards, including a red in the 76–90 minute range and multiple yellow cards across several time bands. San Antonio’s card profile is calmer, with yellow cards spread but no reds recorded. In a tight group match where margins are fine, Tulsa’s higher risk of late bookings or dismissals could tilt control towards a San Antonio side that has so far managed games with more composure.
Head-to-Head: Last Meetings
The recent head-to-head record is rich and competitive, with FC Tulsa enjoying several strong results but San Antonio remaining a difficult opponent, especially at Toyota Field. The sides have met across league, cup, and friendlies, often in tight, low-scoring games. Counting all the listed fixtures below, FC Tulsa have generally had the upper hand, particularly in USL Championship meetings.
- 2 April 2026: San Antonio 0-1 FC Tulsa (US Open Cup, Round of 64)
- 15 March 2026: FC Tulsa 0-0 San Antonio (USL Championship, Group Stage)
- 14 February 2026: FC Tulsa 0-0 San Antonio (Friendlies Clubs, Club Friendly)
- 12 October 2025: FC Tulsa 2-0 San Antonio (USL Championship, Regular Season - 34)
- 29 May 2025: San Antonio 1-1 FC Tulsa (USL Championship, Regular Season - 13)
FC Tulsa vs San Antonio Prediction
Analysis points to a very tight contest. FC Tulsa have home advantage and a strong recent record against San Antonio, including that 1-0 extra-time win away in the US Open Cup on 2 April 2026. Their group campaign shows they can both score and concede, with a balanced 4–4 record from two games. San Antonio, however, arrive in outstanding form: “WW” in the league form line, 2 wins from 2 in the group, and 2 clean sheets.
The prediction data leans towards San Antonio avoiding defeat, with the winner outcome flagged as “San Antonio (Win or draw)” and the percent split at 10% home, 45% draw, 45% away. Combined with both teams averaging just 1.0 goal for per match and San Antonio yet to concede, everything suggests a low-scoring game where the visitors are slightly more likely to take something. Given FC Tulsa’s resilience and H2H strength, a draw feels a realistic outcome, but the safer directional call is San Antonio on the double chance in a cagey affair.
Predicted Score: FC Tulsa 0-1 San Antonio
FC Tulsa League Form
WL
San Antonio League Form
WW
FC Tulsa Possible Starting Lineup
Likely key players: A. Tambakis (GK); L. Batista, A. Cissoko, A. Clarke, O. Damm, Ian, D. Pierre, 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); N. Pierre (Forward).
FC Tulsa have a deep defensive unit with multiple centre-back and full-back options, complemented by a midfield group that offers creativity and work rate. With no explicit formation data, Tulsa are likely to rely on a compact structure to protect a defence that has conceded 4 goals in 2 group matches, while trusting their varied midfield to create chances for N. Pierre and other attacking contributors. Their ability to score in every group game so far underlines that they can threaten even against a strong San Antonio rearguard.
San Antonio Possible Starting Lineup
Likely key players: R. Sánchez or J. Batrouni (GK); D. Barbir, N. Blanco, R. Buckmaster, A. Crognale, E. Cuello, Angel Mercado, A. Souahy, M. Taintor, S. Suárez, A. Ward (Defenders); L. Berrón, Curt Calov, D. Erofeev, J. Hernández, D. Hernandez, M. Maldonado, C. Parano, L. Walker (Midfielders); A. Greive, L. Haakenson, E. Johnson, D. Pacheco, S. Patiño, C. Sorto, L. Urrutia (Attackers).
San Antonio’s squad profile explains their perfect defensive record in the group: a strong core of experienced defenders and a balanced midfield capable of controlling tempo. With 2 wins from 2 and 2 clean sheets, they are likely to set up solidly, relying on their attackers such as A. Greive, S. Patiño and others to nick the decisive goal. Their ability to win both home and away by a single goal margin (1-0 and 0-1 in their biggest wins) suggests a pragmatic, efficient tactical approach.
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: Back San Antonio on the double chance (win or draw). With the prediction split at 10% home, 45% draw and 45% away, plus San Antonio’s “WW” form and 2 clean sheets in the group, the visitors look well placed to avoid defeat.
- Goals Tip: Under 3.5 goals. Both teams average 1.0 goal for per match in the competition, and San Antonio have yet to concede. Recent H2H meetings include 0-0 draws on 15 March 2026 and 14 February 2026, and a 1-0 extra-time win for Tulsa on 2 April 2026, all pointing towards a low-scoring pattern.
- Value Tip: San Antonio to win to nil. Their 2 clean sheets from 2 USL League One Cup games, combined with a defensive comparison that gives them a clear edge, make a narrow away win without conceding an attractive higher-risk, higher-reward angle.
How to Watch FC Tulsa vs San Antonio
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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