Detroit City FC vs Rhode Island FC - 19/04/2025

2025-04-19

2025 USL Championship, Regular Season

2 : 0

Rhode Island FC

Darren Smith 17', 19'

Frank Nodarse 6'

Verification of the Result Prediction

Win

Draw

Win

47.2%

27.5%

25.3%

That went as expected.

Power Comparison in the League

0.516

0.513

Game Stats

Goals

2

0

Shots on Target

5

1

Shots

12

8

Possession

52.7%

47.3%

Fouls

17

16

Yellow Cards

2

1

Red Cards

0

1

Corners

2

1

Offsides

0

Saves

1

3

Team Formations

3-4-1-2

3-5-2

Location

Keyworth Stadium, Hamtramck, Michigan

Attendance

5,539

2025-04-20 | Game Summary

On April 19, 2025, Detroit City FC triumphed over Rhode Island FC with a 2-0 victory in their USL Championship regular season match at Keyworth Stadium. Darren Smith's quickfire double in the 17th and 19th minutes secured the win for the home side. Rhode Island FC suffered an early setback with Frank Nodarse receiving a red card in the 6th minute, forcing them to play with ten men for most of the match. Detroit City FC dominated possession with 52.7% and registered 12 total shots compared to Rhode Island's 8, although both teams committed a similar number of fouls. The AI's pre-game prediction of a Detroit City FC win proved accurate, despite not anticipating a particularly balanced game.
Detroit City FC seems to be in good form, having won their last two matches before this one, including a U.S. Open Cup game. Their next game is away against Indy Eleven, a team they have had mixed results against historically. Indy Eleven's recent form is inconsistent, with two draws, two wins, and one loss in their last five matches. Rhode Island FC, on the other hand, had a more mixed recent record, and their early red card significantly hampered their chances in this game. Rhode Island FC will look to rebound in their next match at home against San Antonio FC. San Antonio FC has been struggling recently, losing three of their last five matches.
Looking at the teams' recent performances, Detroit City FC appears to be more consistent than Rhode Island FC. In previous games, Detroit City FC's attack looks sharper compared to Rhode Island FC, who depend more on defensive transitions. In the last match between Detroit City FC and Rhode Island FC, Detroit City FC secured a dominant 2-0 victory, mirroring the outcome of this recent encounter. Detroit City FC’s ability to capitalize on Rhode Island FC’s early red card shows their tactical adaptability and offensive strength.