Our Tacoma Defiance vs St Louis City II Prediction: 1-4
Tacoma Defiance vs St Louis City II in the USA MLS Next Pro League is scheduled for an 02:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday April 18, 2026. A 1-4 result in favor of the away side seems likely, but given the offensive strengths of both teams, over 2.5 goals could be a valuable alternative bet.
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 Ventura County FC
Tacoma Defiance must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 0-1 USA MLS Next Pro League defeat against Ventura County FC on March 30. In that match, Tacoma Defiance saw 47% of the ball and created 8 goal attempts, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tacoma Defiance | 47% | 8 (4) | 2.22 | 43 |
 Ventura County FC | 53% | 5 (2) | 0.42 | 44 |
St Louis City II's Last Match – St Louis City II vs Colorado Rapids II
St Louis City II will seek to go one better this time following a 2-2 USA MLS Next Pro League share of the spoils with Colorado Rapids II on April 11. In that match, St Louis City II recorded 61% possession and 4 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
St Louis City II | 61% | 0 (4) | 1.32 | 80 |
Colorado Rapids II | 39% | 0 (3) | 1.41 | 36 |
Tacoma Defiance vs St Louis City II Stats
Key Stats
| Tacoma Defiance | St Louis City II | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.93 | Attacking Strength | 1.62 |
| 1.32 | Defence Strength | 0.77 |
| 1.1 | Points Per Game | 1.8 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.2 | Average Scored | 2.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Tacoma Defiance are averaging 1.2 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per match, while St Louis City II average 2.1 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.
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