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Ventura County vs Austin FC II

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MLS Next Pro Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, CA
Sun, Apr 19, 2026
1 - 2
12:00 AM
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Match Events

19' Event
Elgersma T.
Assist: Placias J.
23'
Cayelli P.
56'
Sub
Badawiya M. In: Abarca D.
Out: Badawiya M.

AI Match Summary

Austin FC II in this MLS Next Pro matchup, with the score ending 1-2 — backing the pre-match view that favored Austin FC II.

Win Probability Meter

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

36%
Ventura County
44%
Draws
20%
Austin FC II
Draw rate projection: 44% Favored: Draw

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

71% / Medium Confidence
  • Austin FC II have won more games recently than Ventura County.
  • Hard to split these two; draw probability sits at 44%.
  • Regular MLS Next Pro form gives a decent read on both sides.
  • 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 99%
Over 1.5 Goals 94%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 44%
Over 4.5 Goals 20%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 76.2%
Ventura County Clean Sheet 10%
Austin FC II Clean Sheet 11%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Ventura County Austin FC II
Matches Played 29 29
Wins 13 19
Draws 0 0
Losses 16 10
Goals Scored 1.88 2.63
Goals Conceded 1.5 0.63
Expected Goals (xG) 1.88 2.63
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.50 0.63

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Apr 19, 2026 MLS Next Pro
Ventura County vs Austin FC II
1:2
Mar 9, 2026 MLS Next Pro
Austin FC II vs Ventura County
2:3
Aug 23, 2025 MLS Next Pro
Austin FC II vs Ventura County
2:1
May 14, 2025 MLS Next Pro
Ventura County vs Austin FC II
0:1
Apr 27, 2024 MLS Next Pro
Austin FC II vs Ventura County
2:3

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Ventura County Compare

Top Goalscorer Elgersma T.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.45
Avg xA / game 0.94

Austin FC II Compare

Top Goalscorer Abarca D.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 2.39
Avg xA / game 1.46

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Ventura County 34 / 100
Austin FC II 20 / 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
Ventura County Austin FC II

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick AUS Win (2)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals & 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

Ventura County scored in 83% of their last 29 games.

Games between these two average 3.40 goals.

Austin FC II has conceded goals in 66% of their last 29 outings.

Ventura County went unbeaten in 3 of their last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Ventura County VS Austin FC II
1.88 Goals Scored 2.63
1.5 Goals Conceded 0.63
88% Over 1.5 100%
75% Over 2.5 63%
50% Over 3.5 38%

Recent Form & Match History

Ventura County

(Home)
19 Jul
Ventura County
2 : 0
Los Angeles FC 2
08 Jul
Vancouver Whitecaps 2
3 : 2
Ventura County
28 Jun
Ventura County
3 : 1
Real Monarchs
14 Jun
Ventura County
1 : 2
Colorado Rapids 2
07 Jun
Ventura County
3 : 1
Houston Dynamo 2
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Austin FC II

(Away)
23 Jul
Vancouver Whitecaps 2
0 : 4
Austin FC II
13 Jul
Austin FC II
2 : 3
Minnesota United 2
06 Jul
Austin FC II
3 : 2
Colorado Rapids 2
28 Jun
St. Louis City 2
0 : 2
Austin FC II
22 Jun
Austin FC II
2 : 1
Sporting Kansas City II
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League Standings (Group 1)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Columbus Crew 219140535:2939
2New England Revolution II18120626:2035
3New York Red Bulls II19100940:2932
4CT United FC18100833:3228
5New York City II1790827:2628
6Philadelphia Union II19901021:2326
7Toronto FC II19801130:3625
8FC Cincinnati 218501317:3414
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League Standings (Group 2)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Crown Legacy18130544:2737
2Orlando City B19120740:3335
3Chattanooga19120735:3034
4Atlanta United 21890938:2830
5Chicago Fire II1890929:2727
6Huntsville City18801031:3525
7Carolina Core20601426:3221
8Inter Miami II17101614:455
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League Standings (Group 3)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Portland Timbers 219120725:2337
2Ventura County19110834:2732
3Los Angeles FC 21890928:3029
4San Jose Earthquakes II1790837:2028
5Tacoma Defiance19901023:2627
6Real Monarchs19100931:3526
7Vancouver Whitecaps 220601425:4417
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League Standings (Group 4)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Austin FC II18140440:1643
2Houston Dynamo 217140339:1540
3Minnesota United 2201001028:3229
4St. Louis City 219100930:3229
5North Texas1780927:2125
6Sporting Kansas City II19501424:5016
7Colorado Rapids 219301617:3712
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League Standings (Group 5)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Columbus Crew 219140535:2939
2Crown Legacy18130544:2737
3New England Revolution II18120626:2035
4Orlando City B19120740:3335
5Chattanooga19120735:3034
6New York Red Bulls II19100940:2932
7Atlanta United 21890938:2830
8CT United FC18100833:3228
9New York City II1790827:2628
10Chicago Fire II1890929:2727
11Philadelphia Union II19901021:2326
12Toronto FC II19801130:3625
13Huntsville City18801031:3525
14Carolina Core20601426:3221
15FC Cincinnati 218501317:3414
16Inter Miami II17101614:455
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League Standings (Group 6)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Austin FC II18140440:1643
2Houston Dynamo 217140339:1540
3Portland Timbers 219120725:2337
4Ventura County19110834:2732
5Minnesota United 2201001028:3229
6St. Louis City 219100930:3229
7Los Angeles FC 21890928:3029
8San Jose Earthquakes II1790837:2028
9Tacoma Defiance19901023:2627
10Real Monarchs19100931:3526
11North Texas1780927:2125
12Vancouver Whitecaps 220601425:4417
13Sporting Kansas City II19501424:5016
14Colorado Rapids 219301617:3712
Promotion - MLS Next Pro (Play Offs)