Monterey Bay FC desperately need points on Sunday, Aug 23 at 1:30 AM in the USL Championship. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Rhode Island come into this fixture in mixed form (2W 1D 2L). Monterey Bay FC travel in mixed form (2W 0D 3L), which may hand the initiative to the hosts. Rhode Island head into this on the back of a defeat, while Monterey Bay FC arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Rhode Island and Monterey Bay FC have split their 2 meetings almost evenly (0W–2D–0W). Their last encounter ended in a 1–1 draw. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.0 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: Little separates these two on form or history. Home advantage could be the deciding factor — a narrow Rhode Island win or a draw looks most likely.