Real Monarchs SLC welcome Ventura County FC on Sunday, Sep 20 at 11:00 PM in a MLS Next Pro fixture that's tighter on paper than the positions suggest — just 0 points split them in the table.

Real Monarchs SLC come into this fixture in good form (3W 0D 2L recently). Ventura County FC are in good form (3W 0D 2L recently), making this a relatively even contest on current form. Real Monarchs SLC won their last outing, while Ventura County FC suffered defeat — home advantage backed by momentum.

Despite playing at home, Real Monarchs SLC face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Ventura County FC have won 5 of 10 encounters, with 4 draws. Their last encounter ended in Real Monarchs SLC won 1–3. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.6 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Real Monarchs SLC a slight edge, but Ventura County FC are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.