Los Angeles II vs Tacoma Defiance: match statistics
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Los Angeles II vs Tacoma Defiance: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Los Angeles II play Tacoma Defiance in MLS Next Pro (United States). The match date is 17 August 2026.
Current form
Los Angeles II: 1-3-1, 1.20 points/match. Tacoma Defiance: 4-0-1, 2.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Los Angeles II scores 1.57 and concedes 1.52 goals per match. Tacoma Defiance scores 1.36 and concedes 1.45. League average: 3.24 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Los Angeles II 67%, Tacoma Defiance 50%. Over 2.5: Los Angeles II 67%, Tacoma Defiance 59%. League level: BTTS 61%, Over 2.5 66%.
xG, shots and style
Los Angeles II has higher xG: 1.78 vs 1.38. Los Angeles II: 14.4 shots per match, Tacoma Defiance: 11.7.
Match halves
Los Angeles II: half-time lead 29%, second-half goals 0.90. Tacoma Defiance: half-time lead 23%, second-half goals 0.86.
Goals by minute
Los Angeles II: 61-75 (8 goals). Tacoma Defiance: 46-60 (12 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
MLS Next Pro: 3.24 goals per match, BTTS 61%, Over 2.5 66%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 6 previous H2H matches were available: 2-1-3. Average goals 5.33, BTTS 100%.
Before the match
1X2 odds
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Tacoma Defiance is 100% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / match - Los Angeles II · 2.4 pts / match - 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 match.
1.57 goals / match - Los Angeles II · 1.36 goals / match - Tacoma Defiance
Tacoma Defiance is 5% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.52 goals / match - Los Angeles II · 1.45 goals / match - Tacoma Defiance
Los Angeles II scores in 76% of matches (16 of 21 matches), while Tacoma Defiance keeps a clean sheet in 23% (5 of 22 matches).
Tacoma Defiance scores in 68% of matches (15 of 22 matches), while Los Angeles II keeps a clean sheet in 19% (4 of 21 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Los Angeles II
Over / Under - Tacoma Defiance
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - Los Angeles II · 1.23 pts / match - Tacoma Defiance
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Los Angeles II - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 29% of matches and wins 38%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Tacoma Defiance - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 23% of matches and wins 41%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 2.20 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Los Angeles II
Tacoma Defiance
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▼ 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
Recent meetings (6): Los Angeles II 2 - 1 - 3 Tacoma Defiance. Average goals 5.33, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
When do Los Angeles II and Tacoma Defiance play?
Los Angeles II face Tacoma Defiance on 17 August 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.