National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Phoenix Rising or New Mexico United that keep their silverware dream alive.
It’s busy days for these teams as both were in action only a few days ago. There’s no rest for the wicked, or in this case; no rest for Phoenix Rising and New Mexico United.
Phoenix Rising form and stats
Phoenix have reached this US Open Cup stage through battling and winning against Valley United. Phoenix Rising was eliminated in the 2nd round last season in the US Open Cup.Phoenix's previous game was also played at home, ending 1-0 versus New Mexico United. The home side are looking to build on that result.
Previous to that game, a USL Championship home match hosting LA Galaxy II in a game that was won 3-1.Another home game is coming up fairly shortly for the hosts, as Miami FC II are coming to town in three days.
Phoenix Rising have prepared for this season with four friendly games versus mixed opposition. Results from training matches should always be treated with caution, but the takeaways from these four matches are 2 victories, 1 draws and 1 losses. In these games, Phoenix Rising have scored 10 goals and conceded 6 times.
New Mexico United form and stats
The traveling awayteam has defeated Las Vegas Legends FC in order to reach 3rd round of US Open Cup. They also participated in US Open Cup last season. This ended in the quarter-finals.New Mexico United lost away at Phoenix Rising (0-1) in their previous game and are perhaps starting to feel homesick.
The visitors are returning home after this fixture, hosting San Antonio in just three days.
New Mexico United played four friendlies in their break from official games, resulting in 1 victory, 2 draws and 1 defeat. In these four matches New Mexico United scored 5 and conceded 5 goals.
Head 2 Head
Head to head statistics (for the previous six meetings): Phoenix won three games, three matches ended in a draw and New Mexico United have zero wins. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: five / oneTop Goalscorers
  L. Seijas Gunther 3 goals |   N. Brett 3 goals | M. Epps 2 goals |
Phoenix Rising missing players
New Mexico United missing players
| Phoenix Rising | New Mexico United | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 15 | Played | P | 12 | 25 | ||
| 16 | 10 | Won | W | 3 | 10 | ||
| 4 | 4 | Drew | D | 3 | 9 | ||
| 5 | 1 | Lost | L | 6 | 6 | ||
| 55 | 35 | Scored | S | 11 | 41 | ||
| 35 | 19 | Conceded | C | 16 | 31 | ||
| 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 92% | 96% | ||
| 80% | 80% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 67% | 84% | ||
| 68% | 67% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 33% | 48% | ||
| 44% | 53% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 25% | 40% | ||
| 32% | 40% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 8% | 16% | ||
| 72% | 80% | BTTS | BTTS | 50% | 64% | ||
| 20% | 20% | Clean Sheets | C S | 17% | 20% | ||
| 8% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 42% | 20% | ||
| 7.9 | 7.5 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 4.4 | 7.2 | ||
| 3.8 | 3.3 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 5.2 | 2.6 | ||
| 2.2 | 2.4 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2.9 | 2.9 | ||
| 3 | 1 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | ||
| 15.1 | 15.5 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 6.6 | 9.9 | ||
| 6 | 5.7 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 2.3 | 3.7 | ||
| 37% | 40% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 38% | 42% | ||
| 9.4 | 10.4 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 12.1 | 9.7 | ||
| 4 | 3.6 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 4 | 3.5 | ||
