Los Angeles FC II 59%Draw 15%Tacoma Defiance 26%Expected goals 2.01 – 1.22
59%
Betarazi pick
Los Angeles FC II to win
Good pick · fair odds 1.71 · bookmaker 1.85 · Won ✓
5/10Rating
1.85Odds
Picks by market
ResultLos Angeles FC II to win ✓59% · @1.85
Double chanceEither team to win ✓85% · @1.20
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓53% · fair 1.90
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓83% · fair 1.20
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10% · fair 10.26
Los Angeles FC II vs Tacoma Defiance: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Monday 17 August the MLS Next Pro brings Los Angeles FC II against Tacoma Defiance at Titan Stadium. Kick-off: 03:00 WAT. In the table, Los Angeles FC II are 6th, upper half, on 45 points after 28 matches; Tacoma Defiance are 9th (upper half) with 41.
Current form
Los Angeles FC II, last 5: DWDLD Their latest outing: 0–0 draw with Portland Timbers II, away. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 0 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 1.0 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Tacoma Defiance, last 5: LWWWW Their latest outing: 1–3 defeat to North Texas, away. Away from home the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. 2.0 goals per outing makes them dangerous.
Momentum favours Tacoma Defiance, collecting 2.0 points per game to 1.2 for Los Angeles FC II.
Head to head
When they last met (27 Apr 2026) it ended Tacoma Defiance 4–1 Los Angeles FC II.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Los Angeles FC II 2.0 xG, Tacoma Defiance 1.2 xG – a total near 3.2. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 63% and GG at 53%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Los Angeles FC II 59%, draw 15%, Tacoma Defiance 26%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Los Angeles FC II to win (59%, odds 1.85 – longer than our fair 1.71, so there is value too). Most likely score in line with that pick: Los Angeles FC II 2–1 Tacoma Defiance. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Los Angeles FC II59%fair 1.71 · @1.85
Draw15%fair 6.48 · @3.65
Tacoma Defiance26%fair 3.85 · @3.30
3.23Expected goals
2.01Los Angeles FC II xG
1.22Tacoma Defiance xG
53%Both score
63%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–110%
1–110%
2–08%
1–08%
3–17%
2–26%
From our goals model: Los Angeles FC II 2.0 – 1.2 Tacoma Defiance expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Los Angeles FC II vs Tacoma Defiance?
Our pick is Los Angeles FC II to win with a 59% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.85.
Who will win Los Angeles FC II vs Tacoma Defiance?
On our numbers Los Angeles FC II have a 59% chance of winning, the draw 15% and Tacoma Defiance 26%.
How many goals will there be in Los Angeles FC II vs Tacoma Defiance?
We expect about 3.2 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 63% likely and both teams score 53% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Los Angeles FC II vs Tacoma Defiance?
Our predicted score is Los Angeles FC II 2–1 Tacoma Defiance, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.2 goals in total.
When is Los Angeles FC II vs Tacoma Defiance?
Los Angeles FC II vs Tacoma Defiance (MLS Next Pro) kicks off on Monday 17 August 2026 at 03:00 (West Africa Time) at Titan Stadium.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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