United States - USL ChampionshipData current as of September 07, 2026

Las Vegas Lights vs Monterey Bay: match statistics

Las Vegas Lights vs Monterey Bay: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

Las Vegas Lights played against Monterey Bay in USL Championship (United States). The game was played on March 29, 2026. Final score: 1:0.

Recent form

Las Vegas Lights has 0 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.33 points per game. Monterey Bay has 0 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 0.33 points per game.

Scoring records

Las Vegas Lights scores 1.67 goals per game and allows 2.33. Monterey Bay scores 0.33 and allows 1.67. Games in this league average 2.77 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 100% of Las Vegas Lights's games and 33% of Monterey Bay's. The Over 2.5 rates are 67% and 33%, compared with league averages of 59% for BTTS and 59% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

Monterey Bay has the higher season xG average, 1.29 to 1.18 per game. Las Vegas Lights takes 8.3 shots per game, while Monterey Bay takes 11.3.

First-half and second-half trends

Las Vegas Lights leads at halftime in 0% of its games and scores 1.33 goals per game after halftime. Monterey Bay leads at halftime in 0% and scores 0.33 after halftime.

When the teams score

Las Vegas Lights's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (2 goals). For Monterey Bay, it is minutes 76-90+ (1 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

USL Championship games average 2.77 goals. Both teams score in 59% of games, and 59% finish with at least three goals.

Head-to-head record

Before this game, 4 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 2 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.

Archived pre-match analysis

This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.

General match analysis

Both sides are at the bottom with nearly identical records (0–1–2), reflecting shared defensive weaknesses and low efficiency. Las Vegas have a better season and last-five scoring (5 vs 1 season, 6 vs 2 in last 5), giving home offensive advantage. Monterey Bay generate more shots and higher away xG (around 12 shots and xG 1.4) but poor conversion and high goals conceded limit them. Both teams conceded 9 goals in last 5 and form is unstable, so expect few goals and an even game. I give a slight edge to the hosts.

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BTTS - will both teams score?

BTTS signal: Monterey Bay 100% season BTTS; Las Vegas L5 BTTS 80%. xG averages (home 1.24, away 1.4) and high conceded rates (seasonConcededAVG_home 2.0, L5 ~1.8) indicate both create and allow chances. Las Vegas’ season shot efficiency is poor but they still produce chances; Monterey Bay converts reasonably (8%). League BTTS ~56% supports Goal/Goal. Recommendation: BTTS = Yes.

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Over/Under - goals analysis

xG and defensive stats model indicates high scoring probability: home xG 1.24 and away 1.40 with average xG_against (1.39 home, 1.62 away) produce expected 1.43 home and 1.40 away (total ~2.83). League avg 2.74 supports Over1.5 and Over2.5 scenarios. Last-5 stats show high shot counts and goals on both sides and clear defensive issues (ga_l5: 9 each), boosting scoring chances. Higher away xG and conversion tilt the signal toward Over 1.5 as the strongest bet.

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HT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario

Data point to a draw at Half-Time and an away win by Full-Time. Las Vegas Lights register a seasonal average of 0.0 goals and zero shot conversion with significant defensive losses, while Monterey Bay have higher xG and better efficiency. Both teams often draw at Half-Time (high drawingAtHT), and the second half yields a substantial share of goals (high over05_2hg_percentage), favoring a turnaround. Recent form indicates lack of host strength and relative visitor stability, so the most reliable signal is HT draw / FT away win (X/2).

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Stats by half

0 : 0
First half
1 : 0
Second half

Game stats

52Possession (%)48
Las Vegas LightsMonterey Bay
16Shots6
Las Vegas LightsMonterey Bay
7Shots on target2
Las Vegas LightsMonterey Bay
1.8xG0.81
Las Vegas LightsMonterey Bay
3Corners5
Las Vegas LightsMonterey Bay
42Dangerous attacks39
Las Vegas LightsMonterey Bay
14Fouls19
Las Vegas LightsMonterey Bay
1Cards4
Las Vegas LightsMonterey Bay

Pre-game profilewhat do the season numbers say?

This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.

Las Vegas LightsMonterey Bay
1.67Goals scored / game0.33
Las Vegas LightsMonterey Bay
2.33Goals allowed / game1.67
Las Vegas LightsMonterey Bay
53%Average possession42%
Las Vegas LightsMonterey Bay
2.67Shots on target / game2
Las Vegas LightsMonterey Bay

Team statswho is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

8.33Shots per game11.33
Las Vegas LightsMonterey Bay
2.67Shots on target2
Las Vegas LightsMonterey Bay
20%Shot conversion2.9%
Las Vegas LightsMonterey Bay
53%Possession42%
Las Vegas LightsMonterey Bay
1.18xG for1.29
Las Vegas LightsMonterey Bay
1.52xG against1.46
Las Vegas LightsMonterey Bay

Shooting quality

Las Vegas Lights: Efficient finishingMonterey Bay: Balanced
Las Vegas LightsMonterey Bay
Accuracy (shots on target)32%18%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.140.11
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.630.17

xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.

* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.

Team formwho is in better shape?

Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.

Las Vegas Lights
DLL
No win in the last 5 games
Season result split
0% W33% R67% P
Season (W-D-L)
0-1-2
0.33 pts / game · goal difference -2
Last 5 (W-D-L)
0-1-2
0.33 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
0-0-0
Last 5 at home
0-0-0
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.7Goals conceded: 2.3xG: 1.18Opponent xG: 1.52BTTS: 100%Over 2.5: 67%
Monterey Bay
LLD
No win in the last 5 games
Season result split
0% W33% R67% P
Season (W-D-L)
0-1-2
0.33 pts / game · goal difference -4
Last 5 (W-D-L)
0-1-2
0.33 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
0-1-0
Last 5 away
0-1-0
D
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 0.3Goals conceded: 1.7xG: 1.29Opponent xG: 1.46BTTS: 33%Over 2.5: 33%

Goalshow do both teams score and concede?

How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.

Las Vegas Lights is 406% better for: goals scored per game.

1.67 goals / game - Las Vegas Lights · 0.33 goals / game - Monterey Bay

Monterey Bay is 40% better for: goals allowed per game.

2.33 goals / game - Las Vegas Lights · 1.67 goals / game - Monterey Bay

Las Vegas Lights scoring profile: very strong

Las Vegas Lights scores in 100% of games (3 of 3 meczów), while Monterey Bay keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 3 meczów).

Monterey Bay scoring profile: strong

Monterey Bay scores in 33% of games (1 of 3 meczów), while Las Vegas Lights keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 3 meczów).

5Goals scored (season)1
Las Vegas LightsMonterey Bay
7Goals conceded (season)5
Las Vegas LightsMonterey Bay
4Average goals per game2
Las Vegas LightsMonterey Bay
5Goals scored (last 5)1
Las Vegas LightsMonterey Bay
7Goals conceded (last 5)5
Las Vegas LightsMonterey Bay

How often they score at least...

100%1 goal33%
Las Vegas LightsMonterey Bay
67%2 goals0%
Las Vegas LightsMonterey Bay
0%3 goals0%
Las Vegas LightsMonterey Bay
0%4 goals0%
Las Vegas LightsMonterey Bay

How often they concede at least...

100%1 goal100%
Las Vegas LightsMonterey Bay
67%2 goals33%
Las Vegas LightsMonterey Bay
67%3 goals33%
Las Vegas LightsMonterey Bay
0%4 goals0%
Las Vegas LightsMonterey Bay

* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.

Both teams scored (BTTS)how often do both teams score?

How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.

59%
League average

Goal patterns

33%BTTS at half-time0%
Las Vegas LightsMonterey Bay
33%BTTS in both halves0%
Las Vegas LightsMonterey Bay
33%Scored in both halves0%
Las Vegas LightsMonterey Bay

BTTS and goal count

67%Min. 3 goals and BTTS0%
Las Vegas LightsMonterey Bay
0%Min. 3 goals without BTTS33%
Las Vegas LightsMonterey Bay
100%BTTS - last 533%
Las Vegas LightsMonterey Bay

Goal count (Over/Under)how often do these games cross the goal lines?

See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.

1st half

67%Min. 1 goal before half-time33%
Las Vegas LightsMonterey Bay
33%Min. 2 goals before half-time0%
Las Vegas LightsMonterey Bay
0%Min. 3 goals before half-time0%
Las Vegas LightsMonterey Bay

2nd half

100%Min. 1 goal after half-time100%
Las Vegas LightsMonterey Bay
67%Min. 2 goals after half-time67%
Las Vegas LightsMonterey Bay
67%Min. 3 goals after half-time0%
Las Vegas LightsMonterey Bay

Game halveswhen do the teams score more often?

How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.

Las Vegas Lights - half-time state
0% leading67% draw33% trailing
Monterey Bay - half-time state
0% leading67% draw33% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

0.67Points per game (1st half)0.67
Las Vegas LightsMonterey Bay
0.33Goals scored (1st half)0
Las Vegas LightsMonterey Bay
0.67Goals conceded (1st half)0.33
Las Vegas LightsMonterey Bay
1Average goals (1st half)0.33
Las Vegas LightsMonterey Bay
33%Clean sheet before half-time67%
Las Vegas LightsMonterey Bay
67%No goal before half-time100%
Las Vegas LightsMonterey Bay

After half-time (2nd half)

1Points per game (2nd half)0.33
Las Vegas LightsMonterey Bay
1.33Goals scored (2nd half)0.33
Las Vegas LightsMonterey Bay
1.67Goals conceded (2nd half)1.33
Las Vegas LightsMonterey Bay
3Average goals (2nd half)1.67
Las Vegas LightsMonterey Bay
33%Clean sheet after half-time0%
Las Vegas LightsMonterey Bay
0%No goal after half-time67%
Las Vegas LightsMonterey Bay

Las Vegas Lights - second-half results

33% W0% R67% P
2
Half-time points
1
Half-time goals
-1
Goal difference (1st half)
3
Second-half points
-1
Goal difference (2nd half)
0.67
PPG before half-time
Defense after halftime+1.0

Allows 1.0 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

Monterey Bay - second-half results

0% W33% R67% P
2
Half-time points
0
Half-time goals
-1
Goal difference (1st half)
1
Second-half points
-3
Goal difference (2nd half)
0.67
PPG before half-time
Defense after halftime+1.0

Allows 1.0 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

Las Vegas Lights - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game0.671.00
Goals scored / game0.31.3
Goals allowed / game0.71.7
Average goals per game1.03.0
1 goal67%100%
2 goals33%67%
3 goals0%67%
Clean sheet33%33%
No goal67%0%
Goal difference-1-1
Half-time: 0% leading - 67% draw - 33% trailing
2nd half: 33% won - 0% draw - 67% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 33% - Half-time goals total: 1
Monterey Bay - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game0.670.33
Goals scored / game0.00.3
Goals allowed / game0.31.3
Average goals per game0.31.7
1 goal33%100%
2 goals0%67%
3 goals0%0%
Clean sheet67%0%
No goal100%67%
Goal difference-1-3
Half-time: 0% leading - 67% draw - 33% trailing
2nd half: 0% won - 33% draw - 67% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 0

* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.

Goals by minutewhen do goals arrive?

The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.

Las Vegas Lights
ScoredConceded
0
0
0-15
0
1
16-30
1
1
31-45
0
1
46-60
2
2
61-75
2
2
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (2 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.

Monterey Bay
ScoredConceded
0
0
0-15
0
1
16-30
0
0
31-45
0
2
46-60
0
1
61-75
1
1
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (1 goal). Concedes most in 46-60 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Additional team indicatorswhat do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.

Game profile

3.00
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
1.7 : 1.3
Estimated goal split
home : away
108%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
67%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
-33%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
33%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
0%
0:0 risk
practically zero
2-3
Most common goal range
attack vs. defense for both teams

Las Vegas Lights

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.34
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.32
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-2.0 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.49
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
-0.81
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
106%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
194%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
0.00
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+1.0
Late goals
40% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 0% come in the first quarter-hour.
40%

Monterey Bay

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.17
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-1.17
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
+0.7 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.96
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
-0.21
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
28%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
106%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
0.00
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.3
Late goals
100% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 0% come in the first quarter-hour.
100%

* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.

League contextis this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (USL Championship).

Teams vs league

Las Vegas LightsLigaMonterey Bay
Average goals per game 4.002.77 2.00
Both teams scored 100%59% 33%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 67%59% 33%
Clean sheets 0%25% 0%
Goal before half-time 67%59% 33%
Goal after half-time 100%89% 100%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

2.77
Average goals per game
59%
Both teams scored
59%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
25%
Clean sheets
1.57
Home goals / game
1.20
Away goals / game
+31%
Home attack advantage
+24%
Home defensive advantage
+23%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
59%
1 goal
27%
2 goals
5%
3 goals
2%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
89%
1 goal
59%
2 goals
25%
3 goals
7%
4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. Monterey BayYellow cardFernando Delgado
  2. Las Vegas LightsSubstitutionOn: Shawn SmartOff: Nykolas Sessock
  3. Monterey BayYellow cardKelsey Egwu
  4. Las Vegas LightsSubstitutionOn: Marc YbarraOff: Manuel Alejandro Arteaga Rubianes
  5. Monterey BayYellow cardJoel Garcia
  6. Las Vegas LightsGoalJohnny Rodriguez
  7. Monterey BayYellow cardWesley Leggett
  8. Las Vegas LightsYellow cardMarc Ybarra
  9. Monterey BaySubstitutionOn: Giorgi LomtadzeOff: Joel Garcia
  10. Las Vegas LightsSubstitutionOn: Patrick Thomas LealOff: Benjamin Mines
  11. Las Vegas LightsSubstitutionOn: Benjamin OfeimuOff: Christian Pinzon Barajas

Referee and managers

Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.

Head-to-head

Record from Las Vegas Lights's perspective: 1 win, 2 draws and 1 loss against Monterey Bay. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.

Monterey Bay FC
1 : 1
Las Vegas Lights FC
Las Vegas Lights FC
2 : 0
Monterey Bay FC
Las Vegas Lights
0 : 0
Monterey Bay
Monterey Bay
3 : 1
Las Vegas Lights

FAQ

What was the result of Las Vegas Lights vs Monterey Bay?

The USL Championship match finished Las Vegas Lights 1:0 Monterey Bay. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What is the head-to-head record between Las Vegas Lights and Monterey Bay?

In the last 4 head-to-head matches Las Vegas Lights won 1, Monterey Bay won 1 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.

What do the goal statistics show before Las Vegas Lights vs Monterey Bay?

Las Vegas Lights score 1.67 goals per game on average and Monterey Bay 0.33. The USL Championship average is 2.77 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 59% of games. Both teams score in 100% of Las Vegas Lights's matches and 33% of Monterey Bay's.

What form are Las Vegas Lights and Monterey Bay in?

Over the last 5 games Las Vegas Lights have a 0-1-2 record (0.33 points per game) and Monterey Bay 0-1-2 (0.33 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Las Vegas Lights vs Monterey Bay?

This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.