Phoenix vs Defence Force: match statistics
Defence Force presents significantly higher form and class, occupying 2nd place in the table with an impressive record of 12 wins in 16 matches. The visiting team is characterized by remarkable efficiency in away matches – 88% wins, averaging 3.5 goals per match and a goal difference of +20. Phoenix sits in 8th position with just 29% wins at home, conceding an average of 2.71 goals per home match and showing poor form (71% losses in home matches). The difference in possession (39% vs 59%), shot conversion (15% vs 39%), and xG indicators (1.26 vs 1.51) clearly favors Defence Force. Although both teams have lost two matches in their last five, Defence Force has much more solid foundations and experience in securing away victories, making them the clear favorite in this clash.
Phoenix vs Defence Force: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Phoenix played against Defence Force in TT Pro League (Trinidad & Tobago). The game was played on March 4, 2026. Final score: 1:4.
Recent form
Phoenix has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.80 points per game. Defence Force has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses, with 2.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Phoenix scores 1.44 goals per game and allows 2.44. Defence Force scores 2.63 and allows 0.88. Games in this league average 3.42 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 56% of Phoenix's games and 63% of Defence Force's. The Over 2.5 rates are 69% and 75%, compared with league averages of 57% for BTTS and 71% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Defence Force has the higher season xG average, 1.33 to 0.95 per game. Phoenix takes 3.6 shots per game, while Defence Force takes 6.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Phoenix leads at halftime in 13% of its games and scores 0.31 goals per game after halftime. Defence Force leads at halftime in 31% and scores 0.75 after halftime.
When the teams score
Phoenix's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (14 goals). For Defence Force, it is minutes 0-15 (19 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
TT Pro League games average 3.42 goals. Both teams score in 57% of games, and 71% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% 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
Defense Force presents significantly higher form and class, occupying 2nd place in the table with an impressive record of 12 wins in 16 matches. The visiting team is characterized by remarkable efficiency in away matches – 88% wins, averaging 3.5 goals per match and a goal difference of +20. Phoenix sits in 8th position with just 29% wins at home, conceding an average of 2.71 goals per home match and showing poor form (71% losses in home matches). The difference in possession (39% vs 59%), shot conversion (15% vs 39%), and xG indicators (1.26 vs 1.51) clearly favors Defense Force. Although both teams have lost two matches in their last five, Defense Force has much more solid foundations and experience in securing away victories, making them the clear favorite in this clash.
View the statistical overviewStats by half
Game stats
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
| Phoenix | Defence Force | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 39% | 59% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.27 | 0.21 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 1.04 | 0.70 |
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.
Defence Force is 44% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / game - Phoenix · 2.6 pts / game - Defence Force
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.
Defence Force is 83% better for: goals scored per game.
1.44 goals / game - Phoenix · 2.63 goals / game - Defence Force
Defence Force is 177% better for: goals allowed per game.
2.44 goals / game - Phoenix · 0.88 goals / game - Defence Force
Phoenix scores in 75% of games (12 of 16 meczów), while Defence Force keeps a clean sheet in 38% (6 of 16 meczów).
Defence Force scores in 94% of games (15 of 16 meczów), while Phoenix keeps a clean sheet in 19% (3 of 16 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 - Phoenix
Over / Under - Defence Force
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.
Defence Force is 26% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.19 pts / game - Phoenix · 1.5 pts / game - Defence Force
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Phoenix - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 13% of games and wins 31%. 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.
Defence Force - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 31% of games and wins 75%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| 1 goal | 0% | 20% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 100% |
| No goal | 100% | 80% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +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 0-15 (14 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (23). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (19 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - wins late phases.
* 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
Phoenix
Defence Force
* 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 (TT Pro League).
Teams vs league
| Phoenix | Liga | Defence Force | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.88 | 3.42 | • 3.50 |
| Both teams scored | • 56% | 57% | ▲ 63% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 69% | 71% | ▲ 75% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 19% | 22% | ▲ 38% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 31% | 44% | ▲ 63% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 44% | 50% | ▲ 63% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Phoenix's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Defence Force. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Phoenix vs Defence Force?
The TT Pro League match finished Phoenix 1:4 Defence Force. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Phoenix vs Defence Force?
Phoenix score 1.44 goals per game on average and Defence Force 2.63. The TT Pro League average is 3.42 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 71% of games. Both teams score in 56% of Phoenix's matches and 63% of Defence Force's.
What form are Phoenix and Defence Force in?
Over the last 5 games Phoenix have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and Defence Force 4-1-0 (2.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Phoenix vs Defence Force?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Phoenix vs Defence Force: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.