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As the Charleston Battery prepare to host the Florida Badgers in the US Open Cup on March 18, 2026, home advantage plays a crucial role. Charleston arrives with a recent victory under their belt, having won their last match and displaying a solid tactical cohesion that has been pivotal in their recent successes. Their attacking strategy has been effective, with a focus on rapid transitions and exploiting wide areas to create goal-scoring opportunities.
Conversely, the Florida Badgers come into this matchup without having played recently, which may impact their match readiness and tactical sharpness. Historically, their performance has not proven to be particularly formidable against established teams, and they will need to adapt quickly to the pressures of knockout competition.
The bookmakers have set the odds heavily in favor of Charleston Battery, with a home win priced at 1.09 compared to a staggering 21.5 for the Badgers. The predicted final score of 3:0 reflects both the disparity in form and the tactical strengths evident in Charleston’s recent games.
While Charleston appears to be in a commanding position, knockout matches can often yield unpredictable results. Fans can expect an intriguing confrontation as both teams vie for advancement in the tournament.
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| Charleston Battery 84.6% |
Draw 11.1% |
Badgers 4.3% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 3:0
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Betting Odds
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1.1 | 8.6 | 22 |
Latest Results
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Facts
Standings
Draw
2026
1/64-finals
| 1 | Tormenta | America CFL Spurs (WO.) | |
| 2 | Richmond Kickers | Northern Virginia | |
| 3 | Rhode Island | Faialense | |
| 4 | Vermont Green | Portland Hearts of Pine | |
| 5 | Detroit | Michigan Rangers | |
| 6 | Steel City | Pittsburgh | |
| 7 | West Chester Utd | Loudoun | |
| 8 | Colorado Springs | Azteca | |
| 9 | Indy Eleven | Menace | |
| 10 | Phoenix Rising | San Ramon | |
| 11 | Chattanooga | Kalonji | |
| 12 | Asheville City | Greenville | |
| 13 | Charleston | Florida Badgers | |
| 14 | Louisville City | Southern Indiana | |
| 15 | FC Naples | Red Force | |
| 16 | Motown | Hartford Athletic | |
| 17 | Vistula | One Knoxville | |
| 18 | BOHFS St. Louis | Union Omaha | |
| 19 | Little Rock Rangers | FC Tulsa | |
| 20 | San Antonio | New Stars | |
| 21 | New Mexico | Cruizers | |
| 22 | Sacramento Republic | El Farolito | |
| 23 | AV Alta | Valley 559 FC | |
| 24 | Ventura | Spokane Velocity | |
| 25 | Orange County SC | Laguna United | |
| 26 | Carolina Core | Virginia Dream | |
| 27 | Charlotte Independ. | Ristozi | |
| 28 | Flint City | Forward Madison | |
| 29 | Lexington | Flower City Union | |
| 30 | Westchester SC | NY Renegades | |
| 31 | Tennessee Tempo | Chattanooga Red Wolves | |
| 32 | Laredo Heat | El Paso |
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