Our Tacoma Defiance vs Austin FC II Prediction: 2-2
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 2-2 draw seems the most likely outcome, and with both teams showing attacking intent, BTTS is a solid 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 – Houston Dynamo II vs Tacoma Defiance
After suffering a 0-4 USA MLS Next Pro League loss to Houston Dynamo II, Tacoma Defiance must win to get back on track. In that match, Tacoma Defiance controlled 45% of possession and managed 1 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Houston Dynamo II | 55% | 0 (4) | 0.74 | 57 |
 Tacoma Defiance | 45% | 0 (1) | 0.4 | 32 |
Austin FC II's Last Match – Austin FC II vs Ventura County FC
Austin FC II will look to build on their last result following a 2-2 USA MLS Next Pro League stalemate against Ventura County FC on March 9. In that match, Austin FC II recorded 33% possession, attempting 10 shots on goal, with 5 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Austin FC II | 33% | 10 (5) | 2.64 | 49 |
 Ventura County FC | 67% | 7 (4) | 0.92 | 38 |
Tacoma Defiance vs Austin FC II Stats
Key Stats
| Tacoma Defiance | Austin FC II | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.29 | Attacking Strength | 0.71 |
| 1.65 | Defence Strength | 0.67 |
| 1 | Points Per Game | 1 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 0/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 9/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 1.4 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Tacoma Defiance are averaging 1.4 goals scored and 2.2 conceded per match, while Austin FC II average 1.3 scored and 1.9 conceded per game.