Our Houston Dynamo II vs Tacoma Defiance Prediction: 2-1
Houston Dynamo II vs Tacoma Defiance in the USA MLS Next Pro League is scheduled for an 23:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday March 8, 2026. We expect a 2-1 home win, but with both teams proving their offensive capabilities, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.
This Houston Dynamo 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
Houston Dynamo II's Last Match – Houston Dynamo II vs Colorado Rapids II
Houston Dynamo II will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 2-0 USA MLS Next Pro League victory over Colorado Rapids II on March 2. In that match, Houston Dynamo II had 41% possession and 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Houston Dynamo II | 41% | 0 (2) | 1.05 | 22 |
Colorado Rapids II | 59% | 0 (0) | 0.99 | 32 |
Tacoma Defiance's Last Match – Tacoma Defiance vs Los Angeles FC II
Tacoma Defiance will look to build on their last result following a 2-2 USA MLS Next Pro League stalemate against Los Angeles FC II on March 2. In that match, Tacoma Defiance controlled 48% of possession and managed 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tacoma Defiance | 48% | 0 (5) | 2.15 | 64 |
Los Angeles FC II | 52% | 0 (4) | 1.53 | 47 |
Houston Dynamo II vs Tacoma Defiance Stats
Key Stats
| Houston Dynamo II | Tacoma Defiance | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.74 | Attacking Strength | 0.83 |
| 0.88 | Defence Strength | 1.27 |
| 1.4 | Points Per Game | 1.1 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 1.5 | Average Scored | 1.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Houston Dynamo II are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 1.8 conceded per match, while Tacoma Defiance average 1.5 scored and 1.9 conceded per game.