Tacoma Defiance vs Portland Timbers II: match statistics
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Tacoma Defiance vs Portland Timbers II: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Tacoma Defiance plays Portland Timbers II in MLS Next Pro (United States). The game is scheduled for September 20, 2026.
Recent form
Tacoma Defiance has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Portland Timbers II has 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Tacoma Defiance scores 1.44 goals per game and allows 1.59. Portland Timbers II scores 1.33 and allows 1.04. Games in this league average 3.33 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 48% of Tacoma Defiance's games and 41% of Portland Timbers II's. The Over 2.5 rates are 67% and 52%, compared with league averages of 63% for BTTS and 66% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Portland Timbers II has the higher season xG average, 1.67 to 1.39 per game. Tacoma Defiance takes 11.8 shots per game, while Portland Timbers II takes 14.2.
First-half and second-half trends
Tacoma Defiance leads at halftime in 22% of its games and scores 0.89 goals per game after halftime. Portland Timbers II leads at halftime in 15% and scores 1.00 after halftime.
When the teams score
Tacoma Defiance's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (14 goals). For Portland Timbers II, it is minutes 61-75 (10 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
MLS Next Pro games average 3.33 goals. Both teams score in 63% 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 0 home wins, 0 draws and 5 away wins. Those games averaged 2.40 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
| Tacoma Defiance | Portland Timbers II | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.34 | 0.27 |
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.
Portland Timbers II is 50% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Tacoma Defiance · 1.8 pts / game - Portland Timbers II
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 8% better for: goals scored per game.
1.44 goals / game - Tacoma Defiance · 1.33 goals / game - Portland Timbers II
Portland Timbers II is 53% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.59 goals / game - Tacoma Defiance · 1.04 goals / game - Portland Timbers II
Tacoma Defiance scores in 67% of games (18 of 27 games), while Portland Timbers II keeps a clean sheet in 52% (14 of 27 games).
Portland Timbers II scores in 74% of games (20 of 27 games), while Tacoma Defiance keeps a clean sheet in 22% (6 of 27 games).
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 - Tacoma Defiance
Over / Under - Portland Timbers II
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 14% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.22 pts / game - Tacoma Defiance · 1.07 pts / game - Portland Timbers II
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Tacoma Defiance - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 22% of games and wins 41%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.6 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Portland Timbers II - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 15% of games and wins 52%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 2.8 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 80% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +4 |
* 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 46-60 (14 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): -7 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (10 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - 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
Tacoma Defiance
Portland Timbers II
* 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
| Tacoma Defiance | Liga | Portland Timbers II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 3.04 | 3.33 | ▼ 2.37 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 48% | 63% | ▼ 41% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 67% | 66% | ▼ 52% |
| Clean sheets | • 22% | 21% | ▲ 52% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 52% | 76% | ▼ 52% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 89% | 85% | ▼ 74% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Tacoma Defiance's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 5 losses against Portland Timbers II. Games average 2.40 goals, and both teams scored in 60% of them.
FAQ
When do Tacoma Defiance and Portland Timbers II play?
Tacoma Defiance face Portland Timbers II on September 20, 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 Tacoma Defiance and Portland Timbers II?
In the last 5 head-to-head matches Tacoma Defiance won 0, Portland Timbers II won 5 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.40 goals, with both teams scoring in 60% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Tacoma Defiance vs Portland Timbers II?
Tacoma Defiance score 1.44 goals per game on average and Portland Timbers II 1.33. The MLS Next Pro average is 3.33 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 66% of games. Both teams score in 48% of Tacoma Defiance's matches and 41% of Portland Timbers II's.
What form are Tacoma Defiance and Portland Timbers II in?
Over the last 5 games Tacoma Defiance have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Portland Timbers II 2-3-0 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Tacoma Defiance vs Portland Timbers II?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Tacoma Defiance vs Portland Timbers II: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.