Real Monarchs vs Tacoma Defiance: match statistics
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Real Monarchs vs Tacoma Defiance: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Real Monarchs plays Tacoma Defiance in MLS Next Pro (United States). The game is scheduled for August 30, 2026.
Recent form
Real Monarchs has 0 wins, 0 draws and 5 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.00 points per game. Tacoma Defiance has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Real Monarchs scores 1.39 goals per game and allows 2.00. Tacoma Defiance scores 1.54 and allows 1.50. Games in this league average 3.30 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 57% of Real Monarchs's games and 50% of Tacoma Defiance's. The Over 2.5 rates are 74% and 63%, compared with league averages of 62% for BTTS and 66% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Real Monarchs has the higher season xG average, 1.54 to 1.40 per game. Real Monarchs takes 13.4 shots per game, while Tacoma Defiance takes 11.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Real Monarchs leads at halftime in 30% of its games and scores 0.78 goals per game after halftime. Tacoma Defiance leads at halftime in 25% and scores 0.92 after halftime.
When the teams score
Real Monarchs's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (7 goals). For Tacoma Defiance, it is minutes 46-60 (14 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
MLS Next Pro games average 3.30 goals. Both teams score in 62% of games, and 66% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 5 previous meetings were available. The record was 2 home wins, 1 draw and 2 away wins. Those games averaged 3.40 goals, with both teams scoring in 60% 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
| Real Monarchs | Tacoma Defiance | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.28 | 0.36 |
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.
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.
Tacoma Defiance is 11% better for: goals scored per game.
1.39 goals / game - Real Monarchs · 1.54 goals / game - Tacoma Defiance
Tacoma Defiance is 33% better for: goals allowed per game.
2 goals / game - Real Monarchs · 1.5 goals / game - Tacoma Defiance
Real Monarchs scores in 65% of games (15 of 23 meczów), while Tacoma Defiance keeps a clean sheet in 25% (6 of 24 meczów).
Tacoma Defiance scores in 71% of games (17 of 24 meczów), while Real Monarchs keeps a clean sheet in 9% (2 of 23 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 - Real Monarchs
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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Real Monarchs - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 30% of games and wins 26%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Allows 0.6 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Tacoma Defiance - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 42%. 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 | 0.40 | 0.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 0% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -4 | -8 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 2.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 60% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 20% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +4 | 0 |
* 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 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (14 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -6 - 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
Real Monarchs
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
| Real Monarchs | Liga | Tacoma Defiance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 3.39 | 3.30 | ▼ 3.04 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 57% | 62% | ▼ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 74% | 66% | ▼ 63% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 9% | 21% | ▲ 25% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 78% | 76% | ▼ 58% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 91% | 84% | ▲ 88% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Real Monarchs's perspective: 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses against Tacoma Defiance. Games average 3.40 goals, and both teams scored in 60% of them.
FAQ
When do Real Monarchs and Tacoma Defiance play?
Real Monarchs face Tacoma Defiance on August 30, 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 Real Monarchs and Tacoma Defiance?
In the last 5 head-to-head matches Real Monarchs won 2, Tacoma Defiance won 2 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 3.40 goals, with both teams scoring in 60% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Real Monarchs vs Tacoma Defiance?
Real Monarchs score 1.39 goals per game on average and Tacoma Defiance 1.54. The MLS Next Pro average is 3.30 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 66% of games. Both teams score in 57% of Real Monarchs's matches and 50% of Tacoma Defiance's.
What form are Real Monarchs and Tacoma Defiance in?
Over the last 5 games Real Monarchs have a 0-0-5 record (0.00 points per game) and Tacoma Defiance 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Real Monarchs vs Tacoma Defiance?
The statistical background for Real Monarchs vs Tacoma Defiance — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.