San Jose Earthquakes II vs Tacoma Defiance: match statistics
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San Jose Earthquakes II vs Tacoma Defiance: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
San Jose Earthquakes II play Tacoma Defiance in MLS Next Pro (United States). The match date is 6 September 2026. Venue: PayPal Park.
Current form
San Jose Earthquakes II: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match. Tacoma Defiance: 2-0-3, 1.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
San Jose Earthquakes II scores 1.79 and concedes 1.29 goals per match. Tacoma Defiance scores 1.48 and concedes 1.56. League average: 3.33 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: San Jose Earthquakes II 63%, Tacoma Defiance 48%. Over 2.5: San Jose Earthquakes II 54%, Tacoma Defiance 64%. League level: BTTS 62%, Over 2.5 67%.
xG, shots and style
San Jose Earthquakes II has higher xG: 1.59 vs 1.37. San Jose Earthquakes II: 13.6 shots per match, Tacoma Defiance: 11.6.
Match halves
San Jose Earthquakes II: half-time lead 42%, second-half goals 0.83. Tacoma Defiance: half-time lead 24%, second-half goals 0.88.
Goals by minute
San Jose Earthquakes II: 31-45+ (10 goals). Tacoma Defiance: 46-60 (14 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
MLS Next Pro: 3.33 goals per match, BTTS 62%, Over 2.5 67%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 5 previous H2H matches were available: 0-2-3. Average goals 2.80, BTTS 40%.
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
| San Jose Earthquakes II | Tacoma Defiance | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.37 | 0.35 |
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 20% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / match - San Jose Earthquakes II · 1.2 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.
San Jose Earthquakes II is 21% better for: goals scored per match.
1.79 goals / match - San Jose Earthquakes II · 1.48 goals / match - Tacoma Defiance
San Jose Earthquakes II is 21% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.29 goals / match - San Jose Earthquakes II · 1.56 goals / match - Tacoma Defiance
San Jose Earthquakes II scores in 71% of matches (17 of 24 matches), while Tacoma Defiance keeps a clean sheet in 24% (6 of 25 matches).
Tacoma Defiance scores in 68% of matches (17 of 25 matches), while San Jose Earthquakes II keeps a clean sheet in 13% (3 of 24 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 - San Jose Earthquakes 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.
San Jose Earthquakes II is 35% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.67 pts / match - San Jose Earthquakes II · 1.24 pts / match - Tacoma Defiance
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
San Jose Earthquakes II - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 42% of matches and wins 38%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Concedes 0.5 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Tacoma Defiance - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 24% of matches and wins 40%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.5 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 1.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.8 | 3.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 60% | 80% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -3 |
* 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 31-45 (10 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -6 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (14 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -8 - 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
San Jose Earthquakes 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
| San Jose Earthquakes II | Liga | Tacoma Defiance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 3.08 | 3.33 | ▼ 3.04 |
| Both teams scored | • 63% | 62% | ▼ 48% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 54% | 67% | ▼ 64% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 13% | 21% | ▲ 24% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 71% | 76% | ▼ 56% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 88% | 85% | ▲ 88% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (5): San Jose Earthquakes II 0 - 2 - 3 Tacoma Defiance. Average goals 2.80, both teams scored in 40% matches.
FAQ
When do San Jose Earthquakes II and Tacoma Defiance play?
San Jose Earthquakes II face Tacoma Defiance on 6 September 2026 in MLS Next Pro at PayPal Park. 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 San Jose Earthquakes II and Tacoma Defiance?
In the last 5 head-to-head matches San Jose Earthquakes II won 0, Tacoma Defiance won 3 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 2.80 goals, with both teams scoring in 40% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before San Jose Earthquakes II vs Tacoma Defiance?
San Jose Earthquakes II score 1.79 goals per game on average and Tacoma Defiance 1.48. The MLS Next Pro average is 3.33 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 67% of games. Both teams score in 63% of San Jose Earthquakes II's matches and 48% of Tacoma Defiance's.
What form are San Jose Earthquakes II and Tacoma Defiance in?
Over the last 5 games San Jose Earthquakes II have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Tacoma Defiance 2-0-3 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for San Jose Earthquakes II vs Tacoma Defiance?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.