Value bet: Oakland Roots to win @ 1.95 – our chance 56% vs 51% implied by the price (edge +9%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Picks by market
ResultOakland Roots to win ✗56% · @1.95
Double chanceEither team to win ✗78% · @1.22
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓58% · @1.57
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓77% · @1.22
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10% · fair 10.16
Oakland Roots vs Monterey Bay: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Sunday 16 August the USL Championship brings Oakland Roots against Monterey Bay at Laney College Football Stadium. Kick-off: 03:00 WAT. In the table, Oakland Roots are 10th, in the drop zone, on 38 points after 30 matches; Monterey Bay are 12th (in the drop zone) with 24. There are 14 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Oakland Roots, last 5: LDLLL Their latest outing: 0–1 defeat to El Paso Locomotive, away. In their own stadium the record reads 0 won, 3 lost from 3. Scoring is the worry: just 0.3 goals a game.
Monterey Bay, last 5: LLLLL Their latest outing: 2–5 defeat to New Mexico United, at home. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 3 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 2.8 conceded per game.
Head to head
When they last met (8 Mar 2026) it ended Monterey Bay 0–1 Oakland Roots.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Oakland Roots 1.8 xG, Monterey Bay 1.0 xG – a total near 2.8. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 55%, GG 58%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Oakland Roots 56%, draw 22%, Monterey Bay 22%.
GG/NG: GG (58%) at 1.57.
Price worth noting: Oakland Roots to win @1.95 – the bookmaker implies 51%, our ratings say 56%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (77%, odds 1.22). Most likely score in line with that pick: Oakland Roots 1–1 Monterey Bay. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Oakland Roots56%fair 1.79 · @1.95
Draw22%fair 4.54 · @3.55
Monterey Bay22%fair 4.51 · @3.35
2.84Expected goals
1.80Oakland Roots xG
1.04Monterey Bay xG
58%Both score
55%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–111%
1–011%
2–110%
2–09%
0–16%
3–16%
From our goals model: Oakland Roots 1.8 – 1.0 Monterey Bay expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Oakland Roots vs Monterey Bay?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 77% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Oakland Roots vs Monterey Bay?
On our numbers Oakland Roots have a 56% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Monterey Bay 22%.
How many goals will there be in Oakland Roots vs Monterey Bay?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 55% likely and both teams score 58% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Oakland Roots vs Monterey Bay?
Our predicted score is Oakland Roots 1–1 Monterey Bay, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.
When is Oakland Roots vs Monterey Bay?
Oakland Roots vs Monterey Bay (USL Championship) kicks off on Sunday 16 August 2026 at 03:00 (West Africa Time) at Laney College Football 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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