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Phoenix Rising vs Monterey Bay

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USL Championship Wild Horse Pass Stadium, Chandler, AZ
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Match Events

17'
Nadje C.
30' Event
Badji D.
Assist: Moursou J.
42' Event
Saidi A.

AI Match Summary

The USL Championship game between Phoenix Rising and Monterey Bay finished 3-2, a result that aligned with the model's pre-match lean toward Phoenix Rising.

Win Probability Meter

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

31%
Phoenix Rising
30%
Draws
39%
Monterey Bay
Draw rate projection: 30% Favored: Monterey Bay

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

39% / Low Confidence
  • Monterey Bay haven't matched Phoenix Rising's recent run of results.
  • Hard to split these two; draw probability sits at 39%.
  • European nights carry their own weight — this USL Championship fixture won't be treated like a routine game.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 38%
Over 4.5 Goals 17%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 77%
Phoenix Rising Clean Sheet 20%
Monterey Bay Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Phoenix Rising Monterey Bay
Matches Played 29 29
Wins 10 6
Draws 6 6
Losses 13 17
Goals Scored 1.24 1.28
Goals Conceded 1.55 1.83
Expected Goals (xG) 1.75 1.19
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Sep 6, 2026 USL Championship
Monterey Bay vs Phoenix Rising
1:1
Jul 19, 2026 USL Championship
Phoenix Rising vs Monterey Bay
3:2
May 18, 2025 USL Championship
Phoenix Rising vs Monterey Bay
2:0
Mar 30, 2025 USL Championship
Monterey Bay vs Phoenix Rising
3:1
Oct 5, 2024 USL Championship
Phoenix Rising vs Monterey Bay
1:2

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Phoenix Rising Compare

Top Goalscorer Badji D.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Arase K.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.35
Avg xA / game 0.88

Monterey Bay Compare

Top Goalscorer Saidi A.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.08
Avg xA / game 0.66

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Phoenix Rising 32 / 100
Monterey Bay 29 / 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
Phoenix Rising Monterey Bay

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Monterey Bay Win (2)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 1:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Monterey Bay has conceded goals in 86% of their last 29 outings.

H2H data points to 3.20 goals as a typical output.

Phoenix Rising scored in 69% of their last 29 games.

Solid form: Phoenix Rising remains unbeaten in 2 of 5 recent matches.

Scoring Trends

Phoenix Rising VS Monterey Bay
1.5 Goals Scored 1
1.38 Goals Conceded 2
88% Over 1.5 75%
63% Over 2.5 38%
38% Over 3.5 38%

Recent Form & Match History

Phoenix Rising

(Home)
04 Oct
New Mexico
2 : 1
Phoenix Rising
27 Sept
Oakland Roots
3 : 0
Phoenix Rising
20 Sept
Phoenix Rising
1 : 3
El Paso Locomotive
13 Sept
Phoenix Rising
2 : 1
FC Tulsa
06 Sept
Monterey Bay
1 : 1
Phoenix Rising
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Monterey Bay

(Away)
04 Oct
Orange County SC
1 : 2
Monterey Bay
27 Sept
Monterey Bay
2 : 3
Lexington
19 Sept
Charleston
1 : 0
Monterey Bay
06 Sept
Monterey Bay
1 : 1
Phoenix Rising
30 Aug
Monterey Bay
1 : 1
Sacramento Republic
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League Standings (Group 1)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Tampa Bay 27 15 7 5 46:25 52
2 Detroit City 27 13 8 6 33:20 47
3 Charleston 26 14 4 8 52:31 46
4 Hartford Athletic 26 9 12 5 29:26 39
5 Rhode Island 26 11 5 10 39:29 38
6 Pittsburgh Riverhounds 27 11 5 11 28:27 38
7 Louisville City 26 10 7 9 43:42 37
8 Miami FC 28 9 9 10 38:45 36
9 Indy Eleven 27 9 7 11 33:33 34
10 Loudoun United 26 4 12 10 32:44 24
11 Birmingham Legion 26 4 11 11 36:43 23
12 Brooklyn FC 27 4 6 17 27:55 18
13 Sporting Jax 27 3 5 19 32:73 14
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League Standings (Group 2)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 El Paso Locomotive 27 14 5 8 46:35 47
2 New Mexico 27 13 7 7 41:32 46
3 Sacramento Republic 27 11 11 5 37:25 44
4 Lexington 27 13 4 10 49:33 43
5 FC Tulsa 27 11 9 7 32:25 42
6 Colorado Springs 27 11 7 9 40:37 40
7 Orange County SC 27 10 9 8 36:42 39
8 San Antonio FC 27 9 11 7 29:29 38
9 Las Vegas Lights 27 10 6 11 35:38 36
10 Oakland Roots 27 8 10 9 33:35 34
11 Phoenix Rising 27 8 9 10 36:40 33
12 Monterey Bay 27 5 6 16 29:47 21
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