Monterey Bay vs Oakland Roots preview and prediction
The match
Oakland Roots travel to Cardinale Stadium in the USL Championship on Sunday 8 March (04:00 WAT) to face Monterey Bay. Monterey Bay are 12th with 24 points from 30 games (in the bottom three), while Oakland Roots sit 10th on 38 points (in the bottom three). A gap of 14 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.5 goals: 1.2 for Monterey Bay and 1.3 for Oakland Roots. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 45%, both teams to score at 57%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Monterey Bay 38%, draw 24%, Oakland Roots 38%.
Both teams to score: yes (57%) at 1.80.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Under 3.5 goals – a 75% chance at odds of 1.25. Predicted score: Monterey Bay 1–1 Oakland Roots. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Monterey Bay38%fair 2.66 · @2.62
Draw24%fair 4.18 · @3.20
Oakland Roots38%fair 2.60 · @2.45
2.49Expected goals
1.23Monterey Bay xG
1.25Oakland Roots xG
57%Both score
45%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–113%
0–110%
1–010%
0–08%
1–28%
2–18%
From our goals model: Monterey Bay 1.2 – 1.3 Oakland Roots expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Oakland Roots to win✓
38%
2.60
2.45
Double chance
Either team to win✓
76%
1.31
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
57%
1.74
1.80
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
70%
1.43
1.35
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✓
55%
1.83
1.70
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
75%
1.33
1.25
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
44%
2.26
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Oakland Roots / FT Oakland Roots✗
21%
4.73
–
Correct score
Correct score 0–1✓
10%
9.61
–
Form
Monterey Bay
No recent results on record.
Oakland Roots
No recent results on record.
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Monterey Bay and Oakland Roots.
What is the prediction for Monterey Bay vs Oakland Roots?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 75% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Monterey Bay vs Oakland Roots?
On our numbers Monterey Bay have a 38% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Oakland Roots 38%.
How many goals will there be in Monterey Bay vs Oakland Roots?
We expect about 2.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 45% likely and both teams score 57% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Monterey Bay vs Oakland Roots?
Our predicted score is Monterey Bay 1–1 Oakland Roots, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.5 goals in total.
When is Monterey Bay vs Oakland Roots?
Monterey Bay vs Oakland Roots (USL Championship) kicks off on Sunday 8 March 2026 at 04:00 (West Africa Time) at Cardinale Stadium.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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