Monterey Bay and Phoenix Rising face each other on Sunday 09.06.2026, at 03:00 (UK Time), in a USL Championship 2026 match. The game will take place at Monterey Bay's home ground, the .
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Monterey Bay and Phoenix Rising, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
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Monterey Bay preview
Monterey Bay heads into the match with the following record in the USL Championship: in 23 matches, Monterey Bay secured 4 victories, 5 draws, and 14 losses, maintaining an average of 0.74 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Monterey Bay's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 4 victories so far.
Monterey Bay has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 24 goals, of which 24 were scored in the USL Championship, resulting in an average of 1.04 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Ilijah Paul, who has found the back of the net 5 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Ilijah Paul has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, Monterey Bay has conceded 41 goals in the USL Championship (an average of 1.78 per game) and 41 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.78 per match in the 2026 campaign.
Phoenix Rising preview
Phoenix Rising comes into the game with 22 matches played so far in the USL Championship. They have secured 7 victories, 8 draws, and 7 losses, maintaining an average of 1.32 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 7 wins, 8 draws, and 7 losses.
Phoenix Rising's attack has been highly effective, scoring 31 goals during this period. Of that total, 31 were netted in the USL Championship, with an average of 1.41 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.41.
Phoenix Rising's offensive system is led by Ihsan Sacko, the team's top scorer this season. The french forward has found the back of the net 12 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Ihsan Sacko. The forward has contributed with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 30 goals with an average of 1.36 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 30 goals in 22 matches, averaging 1.36 per match.
Head to head: Monterey Bay vs Phoenix Rising
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Monterey Bay
USA - USL Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D L D L L |
0.4 |
| Home | D L L W W |
1.4 |
| Away | L D L L L |
0.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 17% | 36% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.83 | 2.73 | 2.92 |
| Scored | 1.04 | 1.27 | 0.83 |
| Conceded | 1.78 | 1.45 | 2.08 |
| Both Teams to Score | 61% | 55% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 17% | 27% | 8% |
| Failed To Score | 30% | 27% | 33% |
| 1st to Score | 30% | 55% | 8% |
|
xG
|
1.28 | 1.52 | 1.05 |
|
xGA
|
1.58 | 1.23 | 1.9 |
Phoenix Rising
USA - USL Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D W L D |
1.6 |
| Home | W W D W L |
2 |
| Away | D L D L D |
0.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 32% | 45% | 18% |
| Goals | 2.77 | 3.09 | 2.45 |
| Scored | 1.41 | 1.82 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.36 | 1.27 | 1.45 |
| Both Teams to Score | 59% | 64% | 55% |
| Without Conceding | 23% | 27% | 18% |
| Failed To Score | 23% | 18% | 27% |
| 1st to Score | 30% | 55% | 27% |
|
xG
|
1.45 | 1.84 | 1.07 |
|
xGA
|
1.29 | 1.21 | 1.38 |
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