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Phoenix Rising FC desperately need points on Sunday, Sep 6 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 in mixed form (2W 1D 2L). Phoenix Rising FC travel struggling badly (1W 3L in last 5), which may hand the initiative to the hosts. Monterey Bay FC head into this on the back of a defeat, while Phoenix Rising FC arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.
Head-to-head records offer little separation — Monterey Bay FC and Phoenix Rising FC have split their 10 meetings almost evenly (4W–2D–4W). Their last encounter ended in Monterey Bay FC won 2–3. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.0 per game in recent meetings.
Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Monterey Bay FC a slight edge, but Phoenix Rising FC are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.