Hartford Athletic - Brooklyn FC prediction 18 October 2026
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Hartford AthleticBrooklyn FCBrooklyn FCHartford AthleticBrooklyn FCHartford Athletic| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Tampa Bay Rowdies | 30 | 18 | 7 | 5 | 52:26 | +26 | 61 |
| 2 |  Charleston Battery | 30 | 16 | 5 | 9 | 56:35 | +21 | 53 |
| 3 |  New Mexico United | 30 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 45:34 | +11 | 52 |
| 4 |  Sacramento Republic | 30 | 13 | 12 | 5 | 42:28 | +14 | 51 |
| 5 |  Detroit City | 30 | 14 | 9 | 7 | 34:21 | +13 | 51 |
| 6 |  El Paso Locomotive | 30 | 15 | 5 | 10 | 48:38 | +10 | 50 |
| 7 |  Lexington SC | 30 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 57:39 | +18 | 48 |
| 8 |  Louisville Cardinals | 30 | 13 | 8 | 9 | 51:43 | +8 | 47 |
| 9 |  Colorado Springs Switchbacks | 30 | 13 | 8 | 9 | 44:38 | +6 | 47 |
| 10 |  Pittsburgh Riverhounds | 30 | 13 | 6 | 11 | 33:30 | +3 | 45 |
| 11 |  San Antonio FC | 30 | 11 | 12 | 7 | 32:30 | +2 | 45 |
| 12 | Hartford Athletic | 30 | 10 | 13 | 7 | 35:33 | +2 | 43 |
| 13 |  Tulsa Roughnecks | 30 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 34:31 | +3 | 43 |
| 14 |  Rhode Island FC | 30 | 12 | 6 | 12 | 42:33 | +9 | 42 |
| 15 |  Phoenix Rising | 30 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 45:46 | -1 | 40 |
| 16 |  Orange County Blue Star | 30 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 39:49 | -10 | 39 |
| 17 |  Oakland Roots | 30 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 39:40 | -1 | 38 |
| 18 |  Miami FC | 30 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 39:49 | -10 | 36 |
| 19 |  Las Vegas Lights | 30 | 10 | 6 | 14 | 41:48 | -7 | 36 |
| 20 |  Indy Eleven | 30 | 9 | 7 | 14 | 35:41 | -6 | 34 |
| 21 |  Loudoun United | 30 | 6 | 13 | 11 | 38:48 | -10 | 31 |
| 22 |  Birmingham Legion | 30 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 40:46 | -6 | 30 |
| 23 |  Monterey Bay | 30 | 6 | 6 | 18 | 32:52 | -20 | 24 |
| 24 | Brooklyn FC | 30 | 5 | 6 | 19 | 34:63 | -29 | 21 |
| 25 |  Sporting Jax | 30 | 3 | 5 | 22 | 32:78 | -46 | 14 |
Hartford Athletic vs Brooklyn FC Prediction (Oct 18)
The Hartford Athletic vs Brooklyn FC prediction points to a home victory in this USL Championship fixture on October 18, 2026. With odds heavily in their favor and a dominant head-to-head record, Hartford Athletic holds a 65% win probability, while Brooklyn FC faces an uphill battle with just a 10% chance.
Team Form
Hartford Athletic's recent form has been mixed (L, L, D, D, W). They lost away to Pittsburgh Riverhounds (2-1) and at home to Louisville in the USL Cup (1-0), but managed a 2-2 draw against Louisville in the league and a 1-1 draw at Las Vegas Lights. Their last win came on September 16, defeating Sporting Jax 2-0 at home.
In contrast, Brooklyn FC is in dire form (L, L, L, D, L). They suffered heavy defeats: 3-1 at home to Rhode Island FC, 3-1 at home to Detroit City, a 4-0 thrashing at Birmingham Legion, and a 4-0 loss at Indy Eleven. The only point in that run was a 2-2 home draw with Tulsa Roughnecks. They have conceded 16 goals in five matches, showing massive defensive issues.
Head-to-Head Record
The two meetings between these sides both ended in Hartford Athletic wins. On May 17, 2026, in the USL Cup, Hartford won 2-0 at Brooklyn. Earlier, on March 21, 2026, in the USL Championship, they triumphed 2-1 away. Hartford has scored 2 goals in each fixture and kept one clean sheet.
League Table Positions
Hartford Athletic sits 12th in the overall standings with 39 points from 27 matches (9 wins, 12 draws, 6 losses). They have scored 30 and conceded 28. Brooklyn FC does not appear in the top 12, indicating they are lower in the table. This gap in league position supports the home side's advantage.
Win Probability: Hartford Athletic or Brooklyn FC?
Based on bookmaker odds and the latest stats, we estimate the win probabilities as follows: Hartford Athletic 65%, draw 25%, Brooklyn FC 10%. The raw odds implied a home win probability of about 58%, but Hartford's superior head-to-head record (2 wins out of 2), much better recent form compared to Brooklyn's disastrous run, home advantage, and higher league position all boost that figure. Brooklyn FC has lost four of their last five, letting in an average of over 3 goals per game, making an away win extremely unlikely.
Odds & Match Prediction
The bookmakers have Hartford Athletic as strong favorites. The 1X2 odds are around 1.36 for a home win, 2.60 for the draw, and 6.50 for an away win. These odds reflect a clear gap between the sides. Our prediction: Hartford Athletic to win. Based on the stats, a home victory looks the safest outcome.
Hartford Athletic vs Brooklyn FC โ FAQ
- Who will win Hartford Athletic vs Brooklyn FC?
- Hartford Athletic is the clear favorite to win. Our analysis gives them a 65% chance of victory, while the draw stands at 25% and Brooklyn FC only a 10% chance.
- What is the win probability for Hartford Athletic?
- Hartford Athletic has a 65% probability of winning this match. This high figure is based on their perfect head-to-head record (2 wins in 2 matches), Brooklynโs poor run of four losses in five games, and home advantage.
- When is the Hartford Athletic vs Brooklyn FC match?
- The match takes place on October 18, 2026, at 00:00 local time. It is a USL Championship fixture in the USA.
- What are the odds for the match?
- The current odds for the 1X2 market are 1.36 for a Hartford Athletic win, 2.60 for a draw, and 6.50 for a Brooklyn FC win.