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Match Analysis

LA Galaxy II Tacoma Defiance
LA Galaxy II W D W W W W
Tacoma Defiance W L L W W W
STRENGTH
EXPECTED GOALS
HEAD TO HEAD
WINS THE GAME
What do these metrics mean?
Strength
Recent form points from the last several matches. Higher means a better recent run of results.
Shot Conversion
Goals scored divided by total shots taken (rolling window of past matches). Measures finishing efficiency — only available when historical shot data exists.
Shots on Target
Proportion of shots that were on target. Reflects shot accuracy and discipline — only available when historical shot data exists.
Possession
Average ball possession percentage over recent matches. Indicates territorial dominance — only available when historical stats exist.
Save Rate
Goalkeeper saves divided by shots faced. Higher means the keeper is denying more chances — only available when historical stats exist.
Attacking Potential
Composite index from goals, expected goals and shots (weighted). Only available when full shot stats are tracked for a team.
Defensive Potential
Composite index from goals conceded, saves and blocked shots (weighted). Only available when full shot stats are tracked.
Expected Goals
Poisson-estimated goals each team is likely to score, derived from season attack/defence averages and opponent strength.
Head to Head
Historical win share across all previous meetings between these two teams (home wins | draws | away wins).
Wins the Game
Machine learning win probability — the model's confidence that each team wins this match outright.

Head to Head History

Home Team Away Team Score Date
Tacoma Defiance LA Galaxy II 1 - 0 May 23, 2026
Tacoma Defiance LA Galaxy II 0 - 1 March 30, 2026
Tacoma Defiance LA Galaxy II 4 - 6 August 2, 2025
LA Galaxy II Tacoma Defiance 1 - 2 May 3, 2025
LA Galaxy II Tacoma Defiance 3 - 2 March 8, 2025
Tacoma Defiance LA Galaxy II 4 - 0 October 21, 2024

LA Galaxy II Form (Last 6 Matches)

Date Venue Opponent Score Result
Aug 29, 26 Away Colorado Rapids II 2 - 3 Win
Aug 24, 26 Home Portland Timbers II 2 - 2 Draw
Aug 14, 26 Away Houston Dynamo FC II 0 - 2 Win
Aug 1, 26 Home North Texas 6 - 1 Win
Jul 26, 26 Home San Jose Earthquakes II 3 - 0 Win
Jul 19, 26 Home Los Angeles II 2 - 0 Win

Tacoma Defiance Form (Last 6 Matches)

Date Venue Opponent Score Result
Aug 25, 26 Home Swope Park Rangers 4 - 0 Win
Aug 17, 26 Away Los Angeles II 4 - 3 Loss
Aug 9, 26 Away North Texas 3 - 1 Loss
Aug 2, 26 Home Whitecaps II 4 - 2 Win
Jul 27, 26 Home Colorado Rapids II 2 - 1 Win
Jul 20, 26 Away Real Monarchs 2 - 4 Win

MLS Next Pro Table

Pos Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts
7 LA Galaxy II 24 12 6 6 50 32 +18 42
16 Tacoma Defiance 24 10 4 10 37 36 +1 34

Predictions

Both Teams To Score - Yes
This prediction indicates that there is a 63.63% likelihood that both LA Galaxy II and Tacoma Defiance will score at least one goal each during the course of the match.
LA Galaxy II to win
This prediction indicates that LA Galaxy II has a 59.34% likelihood to win the match. The likelihood for the match to end as a draw is 19.45 %
Over 1.5 goals
This prediction indicates that there is a 66.94% likelihood that by the end of the football match, there will be two or more goals scored.
Over 2.5 goals
This prediction indicates that there is a 69.1% likelihood that by the end of the football match, there will be three or more goals scored.

Most Likely Scorelines

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