Our Tacoma Defiance vs Austin FC II Prediction: 1-2
Tacoma Defiance vs Austin FC II in the USA MLS Next Pro League is scheduled for an 02:00 GMT kick-off on Monday March 23, 2026. A 1-2 win for the visitors is our expected outcome, though BTTS looks like a solid alternative given both teams’ recent scoring form.
This forecast is grounded in a thorough analysis of recent form, team statistics and historical matchups — all explored in detail below to support your betting decisions.
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Recent Form Insights
Tacoma Defiance's Last Match – Tacoma Defiance vs The Town
Tacoma Defiance should win to turn things around after settling for a 0-0 USA MLS Next Pro League draw against The Town on March 15. In that match, Tacoma Defiance controlled 46% of possession and managed 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tacoma Defiance | 46% | 0 (5) | 1.12 | 37 |
The Town | 54% | 0 (3) | 0.38 | 44 |
Austin FC II's Last Match – Austin FC II vs North Texas SC
Austin FC II will aim to maintain their momentum following a 1-0 USA MLS Next Pro League triumph against North Texas SC on March 16. In that match, Austin FC II recorded 39% possession, attempting 8 shots on goal, with 4 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Austin FC II | 39% | 8 (4) | 0.91 | 77 |
 North Texas SC | 61% | 5 (2) | 0.42 | 48 |
Tacoma Defiance vs Austin FC II Stats
Key Stats
| Tacoma Defiance | Austin FC II | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.08 | Attacking Strength | 0.73 |
| 1.46 | Defence Strength | 0.67 |
| 1.1 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.3 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Tacoma Defiance are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 2.0 conceded per match, while Austin FC II average 1.3 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.
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