Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET (23:00 UTC)
Venue: Michael A. Carroll Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA (capacity ~7,000)
Broadcast: Paramount+ (live streaming)
Weather Update
Mild spring conditions are forecast for central Indiana on Tuesday evening. Daytime highs near 75°F (24°C) will cool into the mid-60s°F (~18°C) by kickoff and remain comfortable through the night, with feels-like temperatures in the low-to-mid 60s. Light to moderate southwest winds (10–20 mph), humidity around 55–65%, and mostly clear to partly cloudy skies with no rain or severe weather expected. Perfect conditions for an open, attacking cup tie at Carroll Stadium—fast pitch and minimal weather impact anticipated.
Injury Report
No major injuries or suspensions reported for either side as of March 30. Indy Eleven (USL Championship) enters with a full-strength squad available; key rotation players from recent matches (e.g., Cam Lindley, Edward Kizza) are expected to feature. Union Omaha (USL League One) also reports no significant absences, though long-term notes on players like Blake Malone (prior foot surgery) are not impacting current availability. Both teams should field competitive lineups—monitor official social channels and team sites for any last-minute updates closer to kickoff.
Key
Player Matchups to Watch
Indy Eleven (USL Championship pros): Midfield engine Cam Lindley (captain, high assist threat) and veteran Jack Blake will look to control the center and feed dangerous forwards Edward Kizza and Kian Williams. Defender Josh O’Brien and newcomer Paco Craig provide aerial dominance at the back. Indy’s depth and physicality should wear down the visitors in the second half.
Union Omaha (USL League One): Hot form relies on attackers Diego Gutiérrez (recent brace), Samuel Owusu (clutch scorer), and midfield creator Brandon Knapp. Defender Sami Guediri offers grit, but the step up in pace and organization against Indy’s pros will test their back line. Set-piece threats and quick counters are Omaha’s best chance to create chaos.
Overall edge: Indy’s higher-tier experience, home crowd energy, and tactical cohesion give them the clear advantage across the pitch.
Team Records
Indy Eleven: 2026 USL Championship record stands at 1W-1D-1L (4 points from 3 matches), sitting mid-table in the Eastern Conference. They advanced in the Open Cup with a convincing 3-0 First Round win over Des Moines Menace (NPSL). Strong home form in league play this season.
Union Omaha: Solid 2026 USL League One start with 2W-0D-1L (6 points from 3 matches). They advanced to the Second Round with a historic 8-0 First Round thrashing of BOHFS St. Louis (MWPL), setting a League One Open Cup scoring record.
Recent Team Forms
Indy Eleven (last 4 competitive matches): L (0-1 vs Brooklyn FC), W (3-0 vs Des Moines Menace – Open Cup), W (2-1 vs Detroit City FC), D (2-2 vs Hartford Athletic). Resilient comeback ability shown on the road; clean sheet in cup play and strong home scoring. Form: L-W-W-D.
Union Omaha (recent USL-1 + cup): L (0-1 vs Spokane Velocity FC), W (8-0 vs BOHFS St. Louis – Open Cup), W (3-2 vs Athletic Club Boise), W (2-1 vs Corpus Christi FC). Explosive attack (13 goals in last 3 games) but vulnerable defensively in league play. Form: L-W-W-W + dominant cup win.
Series History
First-ever meeting between Indy Eleven and Union Omaha. No prior head-to-head results. Classic higher-division (USL-C) home side vs. ambitious lower-division (USL-1) visitor in the Open Cup—history favors the pro favorite heavily in these early-round mismatches.
MATCH ODDS
Indy Eleven – 525
Union Omaha + 1150
Draw + 550
Over 2.5 – 120 Under 2.5 + 100
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, March 30, 2026
