There's seemingly a noteworthy gulf in quality between these sides based on table positions so far, with El Paso Locomotive leading New Mexico United by 15 points.
- El Paso Locomotive is in the best form (4-2-0) in USL Championship
- New Mexico United have the most conceded goals in the second half (16) in USL Championship
We should expect both teams to be fresh and ready for this match, as there is some time since both teams last played. Let's have a look at how the teams are doing!
El Paso Locomotive form and stats
The story so far in the USL Championship for El Paso Locomotive at their home stadium (Southwest University Park) is 4 wins, 1 draw and 3 defeats. Locomotive has a nice streak going on as they have played twelve consecutive leaguegames without losing (regardless of home/away).
A draw after 90 minutes last time out for El Paso Locomotive, who played 1-1 against Tampa Bay Rowdies. That match was also played at this venue (Southwest University Park).
Ahead of that match, Locomotive won a home game hosting Las Vegas Lights (2-1).El Paso Locomotive has scored 9 league goals at home this season, in 8 matches.
New Mexico United form and stats
New Mexico United have only collected 7 points from their away games in the USL Championship, after 2-1-5 (8 played). The travelling fans think it's time that their travel expenses are covered with some points now, as New Mexico United have lost on their last two travels.
Moreno and Bruce scored in Mexico's previous match, the home game against Colorado Springs that ended 2-1. That victory felt good as this side had gone five league matches without winning.
A 1-3 loss hosting Phoenix Rising before that.Observe that 10 of this club's 11 most recent league matches have ended with at least three goals.
The schedule is very tough for New Mexico United now as they have to travel again shortly after this match. A USL Championship game at Las Vegas Lights is waiting in only three days.
New Mexico United are not goal shy away from home in the league, finding the net 12 times in 8 away games so far. It's worth mentioning that 6 of these goals has been scored in their last three away matches. Mexico's defence is not exactly unbeatable as they have conceded 15 goals from these trips. New Mexico United has visited these top teams two times, and 2 of 2 has ended with 2 goals or more!
Head 2 Head
Unexpectedly enough, Mexico have scored in every league fixture they've performed in since NOT scoring against today's home team; the New Mexico United - El Paso Locomotive 0-1 game five fixtures ago. Last ten meetings featuring these teams: El Paso Locomotive won three, New Mexico United were winners in two and we saw five draws. four games with over 2,5 goals, six matches with less than 2,5 goals.
Top Goalscorers
  L. Solignac 8 goals | D. Kostyshyn 4 goals |   A. Moreno 4 goals |
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| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 15 | 8 | 2 | Played | P | 2 | 8 | 15 |
| 9 | 4 | 2 | Won | W | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| 3 | 1 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 3 | 3 | 0 | Lost | L | 2 | 5 | 7 |
| 24 | 9 | 3 | Scored | S | 3 | 12 | 23 |
| 16 | 8 | 1 | Conceded | C | 6 | 15 | 25 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 73% | 62% | 50% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 75% | 80% |
| 60% | 38% | 50% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 100% | 75% | 73% |
| 27% | 12% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 50% | 50% | 47% |
| 7% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 50% | 25% | 13% |
| 60% | 50% | 50% | BTTS | BTTS | 100% | 75% | 80% |
| 33% | 38% | 50% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 12% | 7% |
| 7% | 12% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 12% | 13% |
| 4.9 | 6 | 6.5 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 3 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| 4 | 3.4 | 4.5 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 2.5 | 4.5 | 4.2 |
| 2.7 | 2.6 | 3 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 0.5 | 2 | 2.4 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 13.9 | 15.4 | 18 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 10 | 9.2 | 9.3 |
| 4.5 | 4.6 | 4 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 4 | 4.2 | 4.1 |
| 35% | 24% | 38% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 38% | 35% | 38% |
| 11.3 | 11.8 | 14 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 14 | 11.5 | 11.8 |
| 4.1 | 4.8 | 5 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 4.5 | 4 | 3.8 |
- El Paso Locomotive have the most points from losing position (9) in USL Championship
- El Paso Locomotive have won significantly more corners at home than away.
- El Paso Locomotive haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- El Paso Locomotive is in the best form (4-2-0) in USL Championship
- New Mexico United have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- New Mexico United have the fewest matches under the total-line (4) in USL Championship
- New Mexico United have the most conceded goals in the second half (16) in USL Championship
- New Mexico United have the most matches over the total-line (11) in USL Championship
- New Mexico United haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | El Paso Locomotive | 15 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 24 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 30 |
| 2 | Sacramento Republic | 15 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 26 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 17 | 29 |
| 3 | San Antonio | 15 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 27 | 16 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 7 | 11 | 25 |
| 4 | Monterey Bay | 15 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 25 | 19 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 16 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 23 |
| 5 | San Diego Loyal | 15 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 24 | 21 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 12 | 3 | 23 |
| 6 | Oakland Roots | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 20 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 12 | 6 | 22 |
| 7 | Colorado Springs | 16 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 19 | 19 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 0 | 22 |
| 8 | Phoenix Rising | 15 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 21 | 20 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 1 | 21 |
| 9 | Orange County | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 23 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 12 | -8 | 16 |
| 10 | Rio Grande Valley | 15 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 15 | 24 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 8 | -9 | 16 |
| 11 | New Mexico United | 14 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 21 | 24 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 15 | -3 | 15 |
| 12 | Las Vegas Lights | 14 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 24 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 18 | -11 | 9 |
