Los Angeles II vs Tacoma Defiance: match statistics
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Los Angeles II vs Tacoma Defiance: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Los Angeles II plays Tacoma Defiance in MLS Next Pro (United States). The game is scheduled for August 17, 2026.
Recent form
Los Angeles II has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Tacoma Defiance has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss, with 2.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Los Angeles II scores 1.57 goals per game and allows 1.52. Tacoma Defiance scores 1.36 and allows 1.45. Games in this league average 3.24 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 67% of Los Angeles II's games and 50% of Tacoma Defiance's. The Over 2.5 rates are 67% and 59%, compared with league averages of 61% for BTTS and 66% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Los Angeles II has the higher season xG average, 1.78 to 1.38 per game. Los Angeles II takes 14.4 shots per game, while Tacoma Defiance takes 11.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Los Angeles II leads at halftime in 29% of its games and scores 0.90 goals per game after halftime. Tacoma Defiance leads at halftime in 23% and scores 0.86 after halftime.
When the teams score
Los Angeles II's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (8 goals). For Tacoma Defiance, it is minutes 46-60 (12 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
MLS Next Pro games average 3.24 goals. Both teams score in 61% of games, and 66% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 6 previous meetings were available. The record was 2 home wins, 1 draw and 3 away wins. Those games averaged 5.33 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Los Angeles II | Tacoma Defiance | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 39% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.28 | 0.33 |
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 form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Tacoma Defiance is 100% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Los Angeles II · 2.4 pts / game - Tacoma Defiance
Goals— how 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.
Los Angeles II is 15% better for: goals scored per game.
1.57 goals / game - Los Angeles II · 1.36 goals / game - Tacoma Defiance
Tacoma Defiance is 5% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.52 goals / game - Los Angeles II · 1.45 goals / game - Tacoma Defiance
Los Angeles II scores in 76% of games (16 of 21 meczów), while Tacoma Defiance keeps a clean sheet in 23% (5 of 22 meczów).
Tacoma Defiance scores in 68% of games (15 of 22 meczów), while Los Angeles II keeps a clean sheet in 19% (4 of 21 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* 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.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
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.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Los Angeles II
Over / Under - Tacoma Defiance
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Tacoma Defiance is 8% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.14 pts / game - Los Angeles II · 1.23 pts / game - Tacoma Defiance
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Los Angeles II - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 29% of games and wins 38%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Tacoma Defiance - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 23% of games and wins 41%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +1 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 2.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (8 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (12 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Los Angeles II
Tacoma Defiance
* 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 context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (MLS Next Pro).
Teams vs league
| Los Angeles II | Liga | Tacoma Defiance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 3.10 | 3.24 | ▼ 2.82 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 67% | 61% | ▼ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 67% | 66% | ▼ 59% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 19% | 22% | • 23% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 81% | 75% | ▼ 55% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 71% | 83% | ▲ 86% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Los Angeles II's perspective: 2 wins, 1 draw and 3 losses against Tacoma Defiance. Games average 5.33 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
When do Los Angeles II and Tacoma Defiance play?
Los Angeles II face Tacoma Defiance on August 17, 2026 in MLS Next Pro. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Los Angeles II and Tacoma Defiance?
In the last 6 head-to-head matches Los Angeles II won 2, Tacoma Defiance won 3 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 5.33 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Los Angeles II vs Tacoma Defiance?
Los Angeles II score 1.57 goals per game on average and Tacoma Defiance 1.36. The MLS Next Pro average is 3.24 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 66% of games. Both teams score in 67% of Los Angeles II's matches and 50% of Tacoma Defiance's.
What form are Los Angeles II and Tacoma Defiance in?
Over the last 5 games Los Angeles II have a 1-3-1 record (1.20 points per game) and Tacoma Defiance 4-0-1 (2.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Los Angeles II vs Tacoma Defiance?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Los Angeles II vs Tacoma Defiance: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.