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

FC Tulsa welcome San Antonio to ONEOK Field in a pivotal USL League One Cup Group Stage clash that could go a long way to deciding the final standings in Group 3. With only a handful of group games to play, both sides know this is a key fixture in the battle for progression.

San Antonio arrive as group leaders with 5 points from 2 matches, sitting 1st in Group 3 and already tagged in the “Playoffs” zone. FC Tulsa are 2nd with 4 points from 2 games, just a single point back but with more work to do after a mixed start. The stakes are clear: a home win would likely flip the group dynamic in Tulsa’s favour, while an away victory or even a draw would keep San Antonio firmly in control of top spot.

Played at ONEOK Field, this matchup also continues a recent series of tight, low-scoring encounters between these two clubs across the USL Championship, US Open Cup and friendlies. Stats suggest another cagey contest rather than a goal fest, which is crucial context for anyone looking at FC Tulsa vs San Antonio predictions and betting tips on this USL League One Cup tie.

FC Tulsa vs San Antonio Key Stats

• San Antonio top Group 3 with 5 points from 2 matches (4 goals for, 1 against), while FC Tulsa are 2nd with 4 points from 2 games (4 scored, 4 conceded).
• In their most recent meeting on 2 April 2026 in the US Open Cup Round of 64, FC Tulsa beat San Antonio 1-0 after extra time at Toyota Field.
• In this USL League One Cup campaign, San Antonio have kept 2 clean sheets in 2 matches, while FC Tulsa have managed 1 clean sheet from 2 outings.

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; San Antonio 2

The group table underlines how little separates these sides in attack but highlights a clear defensive edge for San Antonio. Both clubs have scored 4 goals in their 2 USL League One Cup matches so far, averaging 2.0 per game. However, FC Tulsa have also conceded 4, leaving them with a neutral goal difference and a more volatile defensive profile.

San Antonio, by contrast, have been extremely efficient: 4 goals scored and just 1 conceded, supported by 2 clean sheets in 2 games in this competition and a perfect “WW” league form string. FC Tulsa’s “WL” form reflects their inconsistency, with one win and one defeat from their 2 group outings. With San Antonio already marked in the “Playoffs” description zone, the onus is on Tulsa to disrupt that trajectory at home.

FC Tulsa vs San Antonio Key Matchups

FC Tulsa midfield unit vs San Antonio defensive block

Without individual scoring or assist data available, the battle is best framed in unit terms. FC Tulsa have averaged 1.0 goal per game in this competition both home and away, scoring once in each of their two fixtures. Crucially, they have not failed to score yet, and their goals have tended to arrive later in games, with strikes between minutes 61-90 in their broader league profile.

They face a San Antonio defence that has been flawless so far in the USL League One Cup: 0 goals conceded across 2 matches, with clean sheets both home and away. In the wider campaign numbers, San Antonio’s goals against average stands at 0.0 per match. This matchup between Tulsa’s late-game threat and San Antonio’s disciplined back line is likely to decide whether the hosts can turn their attacking intent into a result.

San Antonio’s clinical edge vs FC Tulsa’s defensive lapses

San Antonio’s attack has been modest but ruthlessly effective. They average 1.0 goal per game in the competition and have yet to fail to score. Their biggest wins include a 1-0 home success and a 0-1 away victory, suggesting a side comfortable edging tight contests rather than blowing teams away.

FC Tulsa, meanwhile, have allowed 2.0 goals per game at home in this cup, with their biggest defeat a 1-2 loss on their own patch. They concede early at times, with goals against recorded in the 31-45 minute window in their wider metrics. If San Antonio can impose their pattern of nicking a goal and protecting it, Tulsa’s tendency to concede at key moments could again be exposed.

Head-to-Head: Last Meetings

These sides are very familiar foes, having met regularly across league, cup and friendlies. Recent history is surprisingly balanced, with multiple draws and narrow wins. Across the last five competitive and friendly fixtures listed below, FC Tulsa have two wins, San Antonio have one, and there have been two draws.

• 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 another tight, low-scoring encounter. San Antonio’s defensive record in this competition is outstanding, with 2 clean sheets and 0 goals conceded, and their league form string of “WW” underlines their momentum. FC Tulsa’s “WL” form and 4 goals conceded in 2 group matches highlight a side still searching for balance, especially at home where they have already suffered a 1-2 defeat.

Head-to-head trends, however, show Tulsa are more than capable of competing, with a 1-0 extra-time win away in the US Open Cup on 2 April 2026 and a 2-0 home victory in the USL Championship on 12 October 2025. That said, the prediction percentages lean towards San Antonio avoiding defeat, with the away side and the draw each given 45% and the home win just 10%. Combining that with the under 3.5 goals angle and San Antonio’s clean-sheet run, the most likely outcome looks to be a low-scoring draw or a narrow away success.

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: T. Henry or 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).

With no confirmed lineups or injury list, FC Tulsa are expected to draw on a deep defensive and midfield pool, mixing experience such as A. Tambakis and H. St Clair with creative options like Bruno Lapa and K. ElMedkhar. The presence of multiple defenders and midfielders gives flexibility to switch between a back four and a more conservative setup, which may be necessary against San Antonio’s efficient attack. N. Pierre offers a focal point up front, but Tulsa’s success may hinge more on compactness and transition play than on expansive attacking football.

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 suits their current approach: a strong defensive core with multiple centre-backs and full-backs, complemented by a varied attacking group. With two clean sheets already in this cup and a perfect “WW” form string, they are likely to set up with a solid back line in front of an experienced goalkeeper such as R. Sánchez, relying on forwards like S. Patiño or A. Greive to capitalise on limited chances. Their depth in midfield, including players like J. Hernández and C. Parano, allows them to control tempo and protect their defensive shape.

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 in the double chance market (draw or away win). The prediction percentages give FC Tulsa only 10% for a home victory, with the draw and away win each at 45%. San Antonio’s “WW” form and superior defensive record make them well placed to avoid defeat.
• Goals Tip: Under 3.5 goals. The advice explicitly points to a combination of draw or San Antonio with under 3.5 goals, and both teams average just 1.0 goal scored per game in this competition. San Antonio have yet to concede, and several recent H2H meetings have finished 0-0 or 1-0.
• Value Tip: San Antonio to win to nil. With 2 clean sheets in 2 USL League One Cup matches and 0 goals conceded overall, plus FC Tulsa’s tendency to struggle against well-organised defences, a narrow San Antonio win without conceding aligns with both the defensive metrics and the low-goals projection.

How to Watch FC Tulsa vs San Antonio

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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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