Tacoma Defiance vs Portland Timbers II: match statistics
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Tacoma Defiance vs Portland Timbers II: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Tacoma Defiance play Portland Timbers II in MLS Next Pro (United States). The match date is 20 September 2026.
Current form
Tacoma Defiance: 2-0-3, 1.20 points/match. Portland Timbers II: 2-3-0, 1.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Tacoma Defiance scores 1.44 and concedes 1.59 goals per match. Portland Timbers II scores 1.33 and concedes 1.04. League average: 3.33 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Tacoma Defiance 48%, Portland Timbers II 41%. Over 2.5: Tacoma Defiance 67%, Portland Timbers II 52%. League level: BTTS 63%, Over 2.5 66%.
xG, shots and style
Portland Timbers II has higher xG: 1.67 vs 1.39. Tacoma Defiance: 11.8 shots per match, Portland Timbers II: 14.2.
Match halves
Tacoma Defiance: half-time lead 22%, second-half goals 0.89. Portland Timbers II: half-time lead 15%, second-half goals 1.00.
Goals by minute
Tacoma Defiance: 46-60 (14 goals). Portland Timbers II: 61-75 (10 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
MLS Next Pro: 3.33 goals per match, BTTS 63%, Over 2.5 66%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 5 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-5. Average goals 2.40, BTTS 60%.
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
| 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Portland Timbers II is 50% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / match - Tacoma Defiance · 1.8 pts / match - 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 match.
1.44 goals / match - Tacoma Defiance · 1.33 goals / match - Portland Timbers II
Portland Timbers II is 53% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.59 goals / match - Tacoma Defiance · 1.04 goals / match - Portland Timbers II
Tacoma Defiance scores in 67% of matches (18 of 27 matches), while Portland Timbers II keeps a clean sheet in 52% (14 of 27 matches).
Portland Timbers II scores in 74% of matches (20 of 27 matches), while Tacoma Defiance keeps a clean sheet in 22% (6 of 27 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 - Tacoma Defiance
Over / Under - Portland Timbers II
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 14% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.22 pts / match - Tacoma Defiance · 1.07 pts / match - Portland Timbers II
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Tacoma Defiance - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 22% of matches and wins 41%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.6 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Portland Timbers II - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 15% of matches and wins 52%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 1.8 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.20 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* 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 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Tacoma Defiance
Portland Timbers II
* 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
| Tacoma Defiance | Liga | Portland Timbers II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 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
Recent meetings (5): Tacoma Defiance 0 - 0 - 5 Portland Timbers II. Average goals 2.40, both teams scored in 60% matches.
FAQ
When do Tacoma Defiance and Portland Timbers II play?
Tacoma Defiance face Portland Timbers II on 20 September 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.