Venue: Inter&Co Stadium, Orlando, Florida (capacity ~25,500; all-natural grass playing surface with a canopy covering every seat, sunken field for enhanced fan views, and a reputation for intimate, loud atmospheres in downtown Orlando). Orlando Storm is the home side.
Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 PM EDT (local / Eastern Time). Broadcast live on ESPN and Fubo. Kickoff approximately 23:00 UTC.
Weather Updates
Warm, classic late-April conditions in Central Florida. Daytime highs in the mid-80s°F cooling to evening/kickoff temps around 70-76°F. Partly cloudy skies with a low chance of isolated showers (20-30% probability, mostly dry before/after kickoff). Light winds (5-10 mph from the south/southeast). Humidity moderate-to-high (~60-75%). No extreme heat, wind, or rain delays anticipated—conditions favor a physical, up-tempo UFL game with good visibility and minimal impact on passing or kicking.
Current Team Records
Orlando Storm: 4-0 (1.000 winning percentage) – 1st in the UFL; league-best point differential (+35, PF 87, PA 52).
St. Louis Battlehawks: 2-2 (.500) – Mid-pack; even point differential trending negative (-12, PF 87, PA 99).
Recent Team Forms (last 4-5 UFL games):
Orlando Storm: Dominant – W-W-W-W (most recent: 16-0 shutout win vs. Birmingham Stallions on Apr 18; 29-27 win @ Louisville Kings on Apr 10; earlier wins 19-9 vs. Louisville and 23-16 vs. Columbus Aviators). Averaging ~23+ points per game offensively with an increasingly stingy defense (first shutout in UFL regular-season history). Unbeaten and rolling at home.
St. Louis Battlehawks: Inconsistent – L-W-L-W (most recent: 22-28 loss @ DC Defenders on Apr 18; 34-30 win vs. Birmingham Stallions on Apr 12; 15-31 loss @ Dallas Renegades on Apr 7; 16-10 win vs. DC Defenders on Mar 28). Scoring capability shown in home wins but defensive lapses and road struggles evident.
Injury Report
Orlando Storm: Earlier season LB depth tested (Andrew Parker on IR; Tavante Beckett knee issues in early April), but recent shutout performance indicates the unit is functioning well. No high-profile new absences reported for key offensive pieces.
St. Louis Battlehawks: WR Hakeem Butler previously sidelined (undisclosed in prior weeks), but core returners like defensive standout Pita Taumoepenu and offensive weapons remain active. No major new suspensions or season-ending injuries flagged league-wide. Both teams expected to be relatively healthy entering this matchup.
Key Player Matchups:
Offense vs. Defense: Orlando’s dual-QB threat (Dorian Thompson-Robinson or Jack Plummer under HC Anthony Becht, former Battlehawks coach) and RB Jashaun Corbin will test St. Louis’ defense led by 2025 DPOY Pita Taumoepenu. Battlehawks counter with WR Hakeem Butler (premier playmaker) and return specialist Jahcour Pearson.
Skill Positions: Orlando WRs KJ Hamler and Chris Rowland (explosive returner) vs. St. Louis secondary (including Michael Ojemudia and Kameron Kelly). Expect special teams battles to be pivotal.
Trenches: Orlando’s front seven adjustments (recent DT additions) vs. St. Louis’ experienced OL/DL core (including returning All-UFL center Mike Panasiuk). Physical run game and QB protection will dictate second-half adjustments.
Overall edge to Orlando in current form and home familiarity.
Series History (Head-to-Head):
First-ever meeting. Orlando is in its inaugural 2026 season, while St. Louis returns as a veteran franchise. No prior matchups in UFL history—expect a fresh, high-stakes clash with playoff implications early.
Betting Trends:
Orlando unbeaten (W4) with strong recent defensive showings (shutout) and home dominance as an expansion team.
St. Louis mixed on the road (recent losses) but capable of high-scoring outputs.
Early 2026 trends favor unders in defensive-minded games and home favorites in Week 5 matchups. Public betting leans toward the undefeated home side.
GAME ODDS
St. Louis Battlehawks 45.5
Orlando Storm – 3
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, April 24, 2026
