Monterey Bay FC desperately need points on Sunday, Jul 26 at 4:00 AM in the USL Championship. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Monterey Bay FC come into this fixture struggling badly (0W 3L in last 5). Orange County SC, meanwhile, arrive in good form (3W 1D 1L recently) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Monterey Bay FC and Orange County SC have split their 10 meetings almost evenly (5W–1D–4W). Their last encounter ended in Monterey Bay FC won 3–2. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.0 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: Orange County SC's quality should tell even on the road. Monterey Bay FC will push, but the visitors have too much class. Orange County SC to win.