Monterey Bay vs Oakland Roots: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Sunday 8 March the USL Championship brings Monterey Bay against Oakland Roots at Cardinale Stadium. Kick-off: 04:00 WAT. In the table, Monterey Bay are 12th, in the drop zone, on 24 points after 30 matches; Oakland Roots are 10th (in the drop zone) with 38. There are 14 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Monterey Bay 1.2 xG, Oakland Roots 1.3 xG – a total near 2.5. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 46%, GG 58%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Monterey Bay 36%, draw 26%, Oakland Roots 38%.
GG/NG: GG (58%) at 1.80.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (75%, odds 1.25). Most likely score in line with that pick: Monterey Bay 1–1 Oakland Roots. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Monterey Bay36%fair 2.82 · @2.62
Draw26%fair 3.82 · @3.20
Oakland Roots38%fair 2.61 · @2.45
2.54Expected goals
1.23Monterey Bay xG
1.31Oakland Roots xG
58%Both score
46%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–113%
0–110%
1–010%
1–28%
0–08%
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.
Team ratings (Betarazi)
Monterey Bay
Oakland Roots
Attack vs USL Championship average
-12%
-2%
Goals conceded vs average
+13%
-6%
Our expected goals here
1.24
1.34
Our own ratings from every USL Championship result in the last 14 months, recent games counting more. Attack +20% = scores 20% more than an average side; goals conceded −20% = a tighter defence than average. They feed into every chance on this page.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Oakland Roots to win✓
38%
2.61
2.45
Double chance
Either team to win✓
74%
1.36
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
58%
1.73
1.80
Draw no bet
Oakland Roots (draw no bet)✓
52%
1.93
–
Asian handicap
Monterey Bay +0.5 (Asian handicap)✗
62%
1.62
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
71%
1.42
1.35
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✓
54%
1.85
1.70
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
75%
1.34
1.25
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
89%
1.13
–
First team to score
Oakland Roots to score first✓
47%
2.11
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
44%
2.29
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Oakland Roots / FT Oakland Roots✗
22%
4.51
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
8%
12.03
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Recent results
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 36% chance of winning, the draw 26% 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 46% likely and both teams score 58% 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.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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