Real Monarchs vs Portland Timbers II Prediction: Preview and Key Stats

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 strong at home but inconsistent overall, while Portland Timbers II arrive as one of the division’s pace-setters and one of the toughest away sides in the competition.

The standings underline the stakes. Real Monarchs sit on 18 points from 13 matches, winning seven and losing six with no draws. Portland Timbers II have collected 26 points from the same number of fixtures, with eight wins and five defeats. With the visitors listed in the “Promotion - MLS Next Pro (Play Offs: 1/8-finals)” zone, this is a classic clash between a dangerous but flawed host and a more balanced, playoff-positioned visitor.

Recent meetings between Real Monarchs and Portland Timbers II in MLS Next Pro have been high on intensity and goals, making this one of the more intriguing fixtures on the Group Stage slate at Zions Bank Stadium.

Real Monarchs vs Portland Timbers II Key Stats

• Real Monarchs have taken 18 points from 13 matches, scoring 20 and conceding 23 in league play.
• On 3 May 2026 at Zions Bank Stadium in MLS Next Pro Group Stage, Real Monarchs lost 0-3 at home to Portland Timbers II.
• Real Monarchs matches average 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

The league table paints a picture of contrast. Real Monarchs, on 18 points from 13 games, have a negative goal difference of -3 (20 scored, 23 conceded) but still sit in fifth place, underlining how their seven wins have come at the cost of six defeats and no draws. Their home record is solid: five wins and three losses from eight, with 11 goals scored and 14 conceded.

Portland Timbers II, by comparison, are more efficient and defensively robust. They have 26 points, a goal difference of +1 (16 for, 15 against), and crucially sit in a promotion playoff zone. Away from home they have been excellent, winning four of five on their travels, scoring six and conceding five. With six clean sheets overall compared to Real Monarchs’ two, Portland Timbers II bring the more reliable defensive platform into this encounter.

Real Monarchs vs Portland Timbers II Key Matchups

Real Monarchs Attack vs Colin Griffith

Real Monarchs’ attack has been productive in volume terms, with 23 goals across 13 fixtures in all league contexts and an average of 1.8 goals per game both home and away. They have hit three or more at home in some of their biggest wins, with a maximum of three home goals in a single match and five away. The flip side is a tendency to leave space, with 23 conceded at the same 1.8 per-game clip.

For Portland Timbers II, Colin Griffith stands out across multiple statistical categories. The 21-year-old attacker features in the top scorers, top assists, and disciplinary charts for MLS Next Pro this season with Portland Timbers II. He has made one appearance so far, operating as a forward, and while he has yet to register a goal or assist, his presence in those leaderboards suggests he is central to the Timbers II attacking structure. His clean disciplinary record (no yellow or red cards) and attacking role make him a focal point for Portland’s transitions against a Monarchs side that can be opened up.

Portland Timbers II Defensive Shape vs Real Monarchs High-Risk Profile

Portland Timbers II’s defensive metrics give them an edge in controlling game state. They concede 1.4 goals per match on average, with only 18 goals allowed in 13 fixtures and six clean sheets, including four away. Real Monarchs, by contrast, concede 1.8 per game and have managed just two clean sheets. The numbers indicate that if Portland Timbers II can establish their structure early, Real Monarchs’ high-variance style — seven wins, six losses, zero draws — could play into the visitors’ hands, especially in transitions where Griffith and the Timbers II front line can exploit space.

Head-to-Head: Last Meetings

These sides are familiar foes in MLS Next Pro, and recent history leans slightly towards Real Monarchs despite Portland Timbers II’s big win in the most recent clash. Across the last five listed meetings below, Real Monarchs have three wins, Portland Timbers II have one, and there has been one draw.

• 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

Form and underlying numbers point towards a tight contest. Real Monarchs have shown they can score freely, but their defensive record and high-risk profile make them vulnerable, particularly against a side as efficient away from home as Portland Timbers II. The visitors have four wins from five on the road, a stronger clean sheet record, and sit comfortably in a promotion playoff position.

However, predictive metrics slightly shade Real Monarchs, with a 45% probability assigned to a home win, 45% to a draw, and just 10% to an away victory. That suggests the market expects the hosts to respond at Zions Bank Stadium after the heavy 0-3 defeat to Portland Timbers II on 3 May 2026, and at least avoid defeat.

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, D. Kropp, R. Mesalles, L. Rivera, G. Villa, M. Wentzel (Defenders); I. Amparo, O. Anderson, G. Dillon, L. Djiro, F. Ewald, L. Moisa, L. O'Gara, Jack Ottley, A. Riquelme, A. Uriostegui (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 and midfield, with multiple defenders and midfielders available to shape a flexible system at Zions Bank Stadium. With several young attackers such as Z. Gozo, C. Cowell and Lineker Rodrigues in the squad, the hosts can field a dynamic front line. The defensive unit, featuring experienced options like W. Charpie and G. Calderón, will be key to tightening up a back line that has conceded 23 league goals.

Portland Timbers II Possible Starting Lineup

M. Deisenhofer, S. Joseph, N. Savri, H. Sulte (Goalkeepers); 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 boast a well-balanced squad with strong defensive depth and a varied attacking unit. Multiple goalkeepers and defenders allow for stability at the back, underpinning a record of six clean sheets. In attack, options such as Colin Griffith, Andrew Guerra and Daniel Xavier Cervantes Michel give the visitors flexibility to play on the counter or press higher, depending on game state.

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: With Real Monarchs given a 45% chance to win and a further 45% chance of a draw against only 10% for an away victory, the value lies in siding with the hosts on a “Real Monarchs or draw” angle. This aligns with the advice that Real Monarchs are more likely to avoid defeat at home despite Portland Timbers II’s strong away record.
• Goals Tip: Real Monarchs’ league matches average 3.6 total goals (1.8 scored, 1.8 conceded), while Portland Timbers II’s average 2.7 (1.3 scored, 1.4 conceded). With recent H2H clashes including scorelines such as 4-1, 3-2 and 2-3, backing a goals-based market that anticipates both teams contributing looks justified.
• Value Tip: Portland Timbers II’s six clean sheets and Real Monarchs’ two suggest a defensive edge for the visitors, but the H2H record at Zions Bank Stadium has often favoured the hosts. Combining a cautious result angle (Real Monarchs or draw) with a goals market that recognises the attacking potential on both sides offers a sensible value approach, especially with Colin Griffith central to Portland’s forward options.

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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