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Monterey Bay vs El Paso Locomotive

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USL Championship Cardinale Stadium, Seaside, CA
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Match Events

23'
Sub
Mora-Mora S. In: Romero A.
Out: Mora-Mora S.
46'
Twumasi K.
75'
Sub
Leggett W. In: Blancas E.
Out: Leggett W.

AI Match Summary

The USL Championship game between Monterey Bay and El Paso Locomotive finished 1-0, a result that aligned with the model's pre-match lean toward Monterey Bay.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

12%
Monterey Bay
30%
Draws
58%
El Paso Locomotive
Draw rate projection: 30% Favored: El Paso Locomotive

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

58% / Medium Confidence
  • Look at the last few games and El Paso Locomotive come out ahead of Monterey Bay on wins alone.
  • Model gives El Paso Locomotive a 58% chance of winning this.
  • European nights carry their own weight — this USL Championship fixture won't be treated like a routine game.
  • Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 85%
Over 1.5 Goals 75.5%
Over 2.5 Goals 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 22%
Over 4.5 Goals 10%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 35.2%
Monterey Bay Clean Sheet 10%
El Paso Locomotive Clean Sheet 68%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Monterey Bay El Paso Locomotive
Matches Played 29 31
Wins 5 18
Draws 6 3
Losses 18 10
Goals Scored 1.14 1.74
Goals Conceded 1.83 1.23
Expected Goals (xG) 0.88 1.94
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Aug 6, 2026 USL Championship
El Paso Locomotive vs Monterey Bay
1:0
Jun 21, 2026 USL Championship
Monterey Bay vs El Paso Locomotive
1:0
Mar 15, 2026 USL Championship
Monterey Bay vs El Paso Locomotive
0:3
Aug 17, 2025 USL Championship
El Paso Locomotive vs Monterey Bay
2:2
Jun 22, 2025 USL Championship
Monterey Bay vs El Paso Locomotive
1:2

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Monterey Bay Compare

Top Goalscorer Paul I.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 0.68
Avg xA / game 0.44

El Paso Locomotive Compare

Avg xG / game 1.76
Avg xA / game 1.08

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Monterey Bay 10 / 100
El Paso Locomotive 95 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Monterey Bay El Paso Locomotive

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick El Paso Locomotive Win (2)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals or BTTS No
Correct Score 0:1
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Monterey Bay found the back of the net in 72% of recent matches (29 games).

El Paso Locomotive let in goals in 68% of their last 31 matches.

These sides typically produce 2.40 goals when they meet.

Solid form: Monterey Bay remains unbeaten in 3 of 5 recent matches.

Scoring Trends

Monterey Bay VS El Paso Locomotive
1.13 Goals Scored 1.75
2.13 Goals Conceded 0.63
88% Over 1.5 63%
50% Over 2.5 50%
38% Over 3.5 13%

Recent Form & Match History

Monterey Bay

(Home)
19 Sept
Charleston
1 : 0
Monterey Bay
06 Sept
Monterey Bay
1 : 1
Phoenix Rising
30 Aug
Monterey Bay
1 : 1
Sacramento Republic
22 Aug
Rhode Island
3 : 1
Monterey Bay
16 Aug
Oakland Roots
1 : 1
Monterey Bay
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El Paso Locomotive

(Away)
20 Sept
Phoenix Rising
1 : 3
El Paso Locomotive
12 Sept
Louisville City
1 : 2
El Paso Locomotive
30 Aug
El Paso Locomotive
4 : 1
Loudoun United
27 Aug
El Paso Locomotive
2 : 1
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
23 Aug
Colorado Springs
0 : 1
El Paso Locomotive
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League Standings (Group 1)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Tampa Bay 25 15 6 4 45:23 51
2 Charleston 25 13 4 8 50:31 43
3 Detroit City 24 11 7 6 29:19 40
4 Hartford Athletic 26 9 12 5 29:26 39
5 Pittsburgh Riverhounds 26 11 5 10 28:26 38
6 Louisville City 26 10 7 9 43:42 37
7 Indy Eleven 24 9 6 9 32:29 33
8 Rhode Island 23 9 5 9 35:26 32
9 Miami FC 25 6 9 10 30:43 27
10 Birmingham Legion 25 4 11 10 36:42 23
11 Loudoun United 24 3 11 10 27:42 20
12 Brooklyn FC 25 4 6 15 25:49 18
13 Sporting Jax 25 3 5 17 30:65 14
Promotion - USL Championship (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 2)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 El Paso Locomotive 25 14 4 7 44:31 46
2 New Mexico 24 12 7 5 37:27 43
3 Colorado Springs 25 11 5 9 40:37 38
4 Lexington 25 11 4 10 43:30 37
5 FC Tulsa 24 10 7 7 29:23 37
6 Sacramento Republic 24 9 10 5 30:20 37
7 San Antonio FC 25 9 10 6 29:28 37
8 Orange County SC 25 9 9 7 34:40 36
9 Las Vegas Lights 25 9 6 10 32:35 33
10 Phoenix Rising 25 8 9 8 35:35 33
11 Oakland Roots 25 7 9 9 30:35 30
12 Monterey Bay 25 4 6 15 25:43 18
Promotion - USL Championship (Play Offs)