Real Monarchs vs Portland Timbers II Prediction: Key Stats and Betting Tips

Real Monarchs welcome Portland Timbers II to Zions Bank Stadium in MLS Next Pro Group Stage action on 13 June 2026, with both sides firmly in the playoff conversation. The Utah side have been inconsistent but dangerous, while Portland Timbers II arrive as one of the division’s pace-setters.

In the standings, Real Monarchs sit on 18 points from 13 matches, having won seven and lost six with no draws. Portland Timbers II have been more efficient, collecting 26 points from the same number of games and showing a stronger defensive record. With MLS Next Pro playoff positioning on the line, this clash has the profile of a key benchmark for both clubs’ ambitions.

The numbers suggest a tight contest between a Real Monarchs side that scores and concedes at a high clip and a Portland Timbers II outfit that leans on defensive solidity and away resilience. Recent head-to-head meetings at Zions Bank Stadium and Providence Park have produced decisive scorelines, underlining how fine the margins are likely to be again in Herriman.

Real Monarchs vs Portland Timbers II Key Stats

• Real Monarchs have taken 18 points from 13 matches, winning 7 and losing 6 with 20 goals scored and 23 conceded.
• In their most recent meeting at Zions Bank Stadium on 3 May 2026, Real Monarchs lost 0-3 to Portland Timbers II in MLS Next Pro Group Stage action.
• Real Monarchs’ league record points to high-event matches, averaging 1.8 goals scored and 1.8 conceded per game, while Portland Timbers II average 1.3 scored and 1.4 conceded.

Real Monarchs vs Portland Timbers II — Tale of the Tape

• Position: 5 vs 1
• Points: 18 vs 26
• Goals For: 20 vs 16
• Goals Against: 23 vs 15
• Clean Sheets: Real Monarchs 2; Portland Timbers II 6

Season records underline the contrast in profiles. Real Monarchs have scored 20 goals and conceded 23 across 13 matches, leaving them with a negative goal difference despite seven wins. Their home record shows 11 goals scored and 14 conceded in eight games, reinforcing the sense of volatility at Zions Bank Stadium.

Portland Timbers II, by contrast, combine a solid points return with a tighter defensive structure. They have 16 goals for and 15 against from 13 fixtures, and crucially have been strong on the road with four wins from five away matches and only five goals conceded. That away resilience, backed by six clean sheets overall, makes them a particularly awkward opponent for a Monarchs side that prefers open contests.

Real Monarchs vs Portland Timbers II Key Matchups

Real Monarchs Attack vs Colin Griffith

With no individual Real Monarchs player featuring among the league’s top scorers or assist providers, their threat is spread across a collective attacking unit that averages 1.8 goals per match. That front line faces a Portland Timbers II side in which Colin Griffith stands out as a key attacking reference point in the wider squad context.

Griffith, listed as a forward for Portland Timbers II, has made one appearance so far. While he is yet to register a goal or assist, his inclusion among the league’s leading contributors for Portland signals the trust placed in his attacking profile. His presence adds another dimension to a Timbers II side that already averages 1.3 goals per game and has shown the ability to strike decisively away from home.

Head-to-Head: Last Meetings

Recent head-to-head history between Real Monarchs and Portland Timbers II has been eventful, with both teams enjoying spells of dominance. Real Monarchs have often had the upper hand at Zions Bank Stadium, while Portland Timbers II have responded with strong performances at Providence Park.

• 3 May 2026: Real Monarchs 0-3 Portland Timbers II (MLS Next Pro Group Stage)
• 4 August 2025: Portland Timbers II 1-2 Real Monarchs (MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 28)
• 29 May 2025: Real Monarchs 4-1 Portland Timbers II (MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 15)
• 16 March 2025: Portland Timbers II 2-3 Real Monarchs (MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 2)
• 30 September 2024: Real Monarchs 2-0 Portland Timbers II (MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 40)

Real Monarchs vs Portland Timbers II Prediction

Analysis points to a finely balanced encounter. Real Monarchs’ league profile is that of a high-risk, high-reward side: they score and concede at identical 1.8-goal averages, and their biggest home results include both a 2-0 win and a 0-3 defeat. Portland Timbers II, meanwhile, come in with stronger recent form metrics, an 80% form rating over the last five matches, and a defensive record that has yielded six clean sheets.

Head-to-head trends slightly favour Real Monarchs over a longer sample, but the most recent clash on 3 May 2026 ended in a 3-0 away win for Portland Timbers II at this very venue. Even so, the prediction metrics lean towards the hosts avoiding defeat, with a 45% chance assigned to a home win and 45% to a draw, against just 10% for an away victory. That suggests a tight, low-scoring match in which Real Monarchs are marginally more likely to come away with something, but without a clear edge strong enough to expect a high-scoring outcome.

Predicted Score: Real Monarchs 1-1 Portland Timbers II

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Real Monarchs Possible Starting Lineup

R. Alphin (GK); L. Adjalala, J. Arias, G. Calderón, W. Charpie, K. Henry (Defenders); I. Amparo, O. Anderson, G. Dillon, L. Djiro, L. O'Gara (Midfielders); Jesús Rafael Barea Barroso, Chadwick Zachary Booth, C. Cowell, C. Duke, Z. Gozo, Lineker Rodrigues, Omar Marquez, V. Parker (Forwards).

Real Monarchs have depth across the back line, with experienced figures such as W. Charpie and G. Calderón complemented by younger defenders including L. Adjalala and K. Henry. In midfield, the likes of I. Amparo, O. Anderson and G. Dillon offer energy and ball progression, while the forward unit is notably youthful and varied, featuring multiple attackers capable of rotating across the front line. Given their attacking and defensive averages, the setup is likely to be front-foot but vulnerable in transition, relying on collective pressing rather than individual stars.

Portland Timbers II Possible Starting Lineup

H. Sulte (GK); B. Alex, C. Ferguson, S. Jura, N. Lund, M. Nystrom, Charles Ondo, C. Tommy (Defenders); C. Cruthers, V. Enriquez, Lucas Fernandez-Kim, E. Izoita, J. Izoita, M. Kissel, H. Mueller, B. VanVoorhis, N. Zendejas (Midfielders); B. Barjolo, Daniel Xavier Cervantes Michel, Colin Griffith, Andrew Guerra, D. Nunez, N. Santos, D. White (Forwards).

Portland Timbers II’s squad is well balanced between defence and attack. At the back, options such as B. Alex, N. Lund and Charles Ondo underpin a unit that has conceded only 18 goals in 13 games and kept six clean sheets. The midfield group is deep and versatile, with players like V. Enriquez, Lucas Fernandez-Kim and M. Kissel providing a platform for transition play. In attack, Colin Griffith and his fellow forwards add depth to a frontline that has produced key goals despite modest overall scoring averages, fitting a game plan based on efficiency rather than volume.

Real Monarchs Team News

No significant absences reported.

Portland Timbers II Team News

No significant absences reported.

Injuries & Suspensions

Real Monarchs:

• None reported.

Portland Timbers II:

• None reported.

Betting Tips: Real Monarchs vs Portland Timbers II

[Exactly 3 distinct tips from different markets:]

• Result Tip: Back Real Monarchs in the double chance market (home win or draw). With 45% implied probability for a home win and 45% for the draw against just 10% for an away victory, the numbers back the hosts to avoid defeat despite Portland Timbers II’s higher league position.
• Goals Tip: Under 2.5 goals appeals. Both sides’ recent defensive improvements, Portland Timbers II’s six clean sheets and the prediction guidance towards a cautious, low-scoring contest support a tighter scoreline than some previous high-scoring H2H meetings.
• Value Tip: Consider a bet on Portland Timbers II to keep a clean sheet or concede under 1.5 goals. Their six clean sheets, strong away defensive record (five goals conceded in five away games) and structured back line suggest they can limit a Real Monarchs attack that, while productive, has also failed to score in four league fixtures.

How to Watch Real Monarchs vs Portland Timbers II

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• Spain: Movistar LaLiga
• UK: Premier Sports
• Australia: beIN Sports
• India: FanCode
• MENA: beIN Sports
• South America: ESPN / Disney+
• Africa: SuperSport

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