Monterey Bay FC face El Paso Locomotive on Sunday, Jun 21 at 4:00 AM in a basement battle that neither side can afford to lose. Both clubs are deep in the relegation picture in the USL Championship, and defeat here could prove costly come the end of the season.

Monterey Bay FC come into this fixture in mixed form (2W 0D 3L). El Paso Locomotive travel struggling badly (0W 4L in last 5), which may hand the initiative to the hosts. Monterey Bay FC won their last outing, while El Paso Locomotive suffered defeat — home advantage backed by momentum.

In 10 previous meetings, Monterey Bay FC lead 2–4 with 4 draws. Their last encounter ended in El Paso Locomotive won 3–0.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Monterey Bay FC a slight edge, but El Paso Locomotive are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.