Our Minnesota United FC II vs Tacoma Defiance Prediction: 3-2
Minnesota United FC II vs Tacoma Defiance in the USA MLS Next Pro League is scheduled for an 00:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday August 16, 2025. A 3-2 result in favor of the hosts is our top pick, yet with both sides creating chances, over 2.5 goals remains an appealing option.
This Minnesota United FC II vs Tacoma Defiance prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Minnesota United FC II's Last Match – Minnesota United FC II vs Sporting Kansas City II
Minnesota United FC II will aim to maintain their momentum following a 3-2 USA MLS Next Pro League triumph against Sporting Kansas City II on August 9. In that match, Minnesota United FC II had 56% possession and 16 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota United FC II | 56% | 0 (16) | 2.11 | 49 |
 Sporting Kansas City II | 44% | 0 (8) | 0.68 | 29 |
Tacoma Defiance's Last Match – Tacoma Defiance vs Los Angeles FC II
Tacoma Defiance will hope to extend their good run following a 4-2 USA MLS Next Pro League win against Los Angeles FC II on August 11. In that match, Tacoma Defiance recorded 46% possession and 11 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tacoma Defiance | 46% | 0 (11) | 3.88 | 45 |
Los Angeles FC II | 54% | 0 (5) | 0.58 | 38 |
Minnesota United FC II vs Tacoma Defiance Stats
Key Stats
| Minnesota United FC II | Tacoma Defiance | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.92 | Attacking Strength | 1.28 |
| 1.03 | Defence Strength | 1.48 |
| 1.1 | Points Per Game | 0.9 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 0/10 | Clean Sheets | 0/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 10/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 9/10 |
| 1.3 | Average Scored | 2.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Minnesota United FC II are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 2.0 conceded per match, while Tacoma Defiance average 2.6 scored and 3.0 conceded per game.
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