El Paso Locomotive FC vs FC Tulsa: Prediction, Head-to-Head, Odds & Stats (Sun, 19 Oct '25)

The anticipated USL Championship fixture is set to occur at Southwest University Park in the USA on Sunday, October 19, 2025. This matchup features El Paso Locomotive FC against FC Tulsa, two teams that have displayed competitive parity in their recent clashes. Recent direct encounters testify to their balanced rivalry with El Paso Locomotive FC securing one victory, FC Tulsa triumphing once, and the teams battling to a draw one time. Their latest meeting, which took place on Sunday, May 11, 2025, concluded in a draw.

Both teams demonstrate varying forms leading into this encounter. El Paso Locomotive FC arrives following a 0-0 stalemate against Orange County SC. In contrast, FC Tulsa comes off a commanding 3-0 victory over Lexington SC. In the standings, El Paso Locomotive FC currently occupies the fourth position in their domestic league, whereas FC Tulsa leads the pack in the first spot, adding a layer of intrigue to their upcoming duel.

Player performance insights for this match: FC Tulsa must focus on containing Wilmer Cabrera Jr, El Paso Locomotive FC’s leading goal scorer with ten goals this season. On the other side, El Paso Locomotive FC should pay attention to FC Tulsa's E. Goldthorp, who boasts the highest number of assists with four. Key player ratings also reflect the quality each team brings to the field: El Paso Locomotive FC’s Eric Calvillo scores a 7.27, with Gabriel Torres and Wilmer Cabrera Jr both at 7.17. FC Tulsa's notable players include Tyler Deric at 7.20, Jamie Craig Webber at 7.16, and Lamar Batista at 7.13.

Analyzing tactical specifics, El Paso Locomotive FC holds a higher average possession rate of 54.85%, compared to FC Tulsa's 43.93%. When assessing potential set-piece opportunities, El Paso Locomotive FC averages 4.81 corners per match, whereas FC Tulsa tends towards slightly more with an average of 5.44 corners.

Disciplinary records reveal both teams have similar card tallies this season; El Paso Locomotive FC has accrued 72 yellow cards and 5 reds, alongside conceding one penalty. FC Tulsa shares an identical record concerning red cards and penalty goals but has a slightly higher yellow card count at 81. These factors may influence the dynamic and pace of the game.

Given the statistics and current team standings, current form, league position, and player performances slightly favor FC Tulsa to secure the win in this closely contested matchup.