Houston vs Tacoma Defiance Prediction

    🔈How will refereeing decisions affect the course and outcome of the match? We will find out all about this over the 90 minutes of the match between the teams Houston and Tacoma Defiance. The confrontation of the MLS Next Pro tournament is scheduled for 00:00 on 18 September. As of today, bookmakers have set the following odds for wins: and .

    Head-to-Head

    ⚠These teams haven't played each other before, so it's quite difficult to make a prediction without a history of meetings, but we can draw some conclusions from the state of the teams this season. The only plus for Houston is that it will play on its home field, so it will be a bit easier than Tacoma Defiance.

    H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results

    33%
    1 Win
    0%
    0 Draws
    67%
    2 Wins
    Total games
    3
    Total Goals Avg
    4.33
    Both teams scored
    67%
    2
    Total average
    2.33
    6.33
    Corner
    3.33
    2.33
    Yellow cards
    1.33
    9
    Fouls
    7.67
    Last matches
    08.03.26
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    Houston
    Houston
    Tacoma Defiance
    Tacoma Defiance
    -
    -
    6
    1
    6
    4
    3
    1
    4
    0
    2
    0
    2
    0
    -
    -
    6
    1
    6
    4
    3
    1
    05.10.25
    MLS Next Pro
    Tacoma Defiance
    Tacoma Defiance
    Houston
    Houston
    0.92
    0.59
    8
    9
    11
    10
    2
    2
    5
    1
    4
    0
    1
    1
    0.92
    0.59
    8
    9
    11
    10
    2
    2
    18.09.25
    MLS Next Pro
    Houston
    Houston
    Tacoma Defiance
    Tacoma Defiance
    1.27
    0.62
    4
    1
    11
    8
    2
    1
    1
    2
    1
    2
    0
    0
    1.27
    0.62
    4
    1
    11
    8
    2
    1
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    Houston Team Overview

    The team's most recent official match took place on 14 September 2025 as part of the MLS Next Pro tournament (home team - Colorado Rush, away team - Houston). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:1.

    Here's the game statistics (Houston vs Colorado Rush):

    • ball possession: 31% vs 69%;
    • corner kicks: 2 vs 13;
    • fouls: 13 vs 9;
    • yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
    • shots on target: 2 vs 5.

    ✅The Houston team has the honor of playing the first official match of the season on their home field. The work done by the coaching staff and players on their game is yet to be seen, but for now, let's take a look at the team's statistics over the last 10 matches.

    In the ten-match stretch of official games, the team has 4 wins, 6 losses, and 0 draws. In total, the team has scored 14 goals in the last 10 games. From this, we can calculate the average number of goals per game, which is 1.4. In home matches, this figure is 1.4 goals. As for the goals conceded, their average number is 1.8.

    Match Results: Houston

    Last matches
    07.06.26
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    Ventura County Fusion
    Ventura County Fusion
    Houston
    Houston
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    -
    4
    6
    11
    10
    3
    3
    3
    1
    0
    0
    3
    1
    -
    -
    4
    6
    11
    10
    3
    3
    L
    24.05.26
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    Portland Timbers II
    Portland Timbers II
    Houston
    Houston
    -
    -
    4
    3
    20
    15
    2
    4
    0
    3
    0
    1
    0
    2
    -
    -
    4
    3
    20
    15
    2
    4
    W
    17.05.26
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    MINNESOTA United B
    MINNESOTA United B
    Houston
    Houston
    -
    -
    4
    4
    11
    8
    2
    2
    1
    1
    1
    0
    0
    1
    -
    -
    4
    4
    11
    8
    2
    2
    D
    09.05.26
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    Saint Louis City II
    Saint Louis City II
    Houston
    Houston
    -
    -
    9
    2
    15
    10
    2
    0
    1
    4
    1
    1
    0
    3
    -
    -
    9
    2
    15
    10
    2
    0
    W
    04.05.26
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    Colorado Rush
    Colorado Rush
    1
    Houston
    Houston
    -
    -
    3
    10
    13
    14
    2
    3
    1
    3
    0
    2
    1
    1
    -
    -
    3
    10
    13
    14
    2
    3
    W
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    Tacoma Defiance Team Overview

    The away team played their last official match on 13 September 2025 as part of the MLS Next Pro tournament (home team - Tacoma Defiance, away - Thisted 2). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:2.

    Here are the match stats (Tacoma Defiance vs Thisted 2):

    • ball possession: 51% vs 49%;
    • corner kicks: 8 vs 4;
    • fouls: 17 vs 11;
    • yellow cards: 4 vs 0;
    • shots on target: 3 vs 5.

    ⚠️Will Tacoma Defiance be able to handle the pressure of the stands in their first match of the season? We will find out soon. In the meantime, let's recall their previous results.

    Out of the last 10 official matches, the team has won 1 times, lost 9 games, and drew 0 times. On average, the team scored 1.9 goals per game (in away matches - 1.5), and conceded 2.9 goals. Hopefully, this season Tacoma Defiance will improve these figures and deliver a beautiful game in the upcoming matches.

    Match Results: Tacoma Defiance

    Last matches
    31.05.26
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    Portland Timbers II
    Portland Timbers II
    Tacoma Defiance
    Tacoma Defiance
    -
    -
    6
    7
    12
    16
    3
    3
    1
    0
    1
    0
    0
    0
    -
    -
    6
    7
    12
    16
    3
    3
    L
    23.05.26
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    Tacoma Defiance
    Tacoma Defiance
    Ventura County Fusion
    Ventura County Fusion
    -
    -
    1
    4
    16
    8
    3
    1
    1
    0
    1
    0
    0
    0
    -
    -
    1
    4
    16
    8
    3
    1
    W
    17.05.26
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    Vancouver Whitecaps Reserve
    Vancouver Whitecaps Reserve
    Tacoma Defiance
    Tacoma Defiance
    -
    -
    7
    2
    12
    10
    3
    1
    0
    2
    0
    0
    0
    2
    -
    -
    7
    2
    12
    10
    3
    1
    W
    11.05.26
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    Austin FC II
    Austin FC II
    Tacoma Defiance
    Tacoma Defiance
    -
    -
    5
    5
    15
    5
    0
    1
    3
    0
    0
    0
    3
    0
    -
    -
    5
    5
    15
    5
    0
    1
    L
    04.05.26
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    Sporting Kansas City II
    Sporting Kansas City II
    Tacoma Defiance
    Tacoma Defiance
    -
    -
    7
    8
    12
    12
    1
    2
    2
    2
    1
    1
    1
    1
    2
    4
    -
    -
    7
    8
    12
    12
    1
    2
    W
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    Prediction on the over/under

    Trends
    • Tacoma Defiance have scored under 1.5 goals in last 5 games (MLS Next Pro).
    👉Prediction: Tacoma Defiance Total goals Under (1.5) (odds: 1.9)

    Prediction on BTTS

    Trends
    • Tacoma Defiance have scored and conceded in 15 of last 16 games (MLS Next Pro).
    • Tacoma Defiance have scored and conceded in 6 of last 7 away games (MLS Next Pro).
    👉Prediction: Both Teams To Score (Yes) (odds: 1.33)

    Editorial Prediction

    Key statistics:
    • Under 4.5 goals scored in 11 of last 12 Houston games (MLS Next Pro).
    • Under 4.5 goals scored in 9 of last 10 Houston home games (MLS Next Pro).
    • Under 4.5 goals scored in last 5 Tacoma Defiance games (MLS Next Pro).

    Our choice
    Total goals Under (4.5) at odds of -233*
    *The odds are relevant for the time of publication (16 September 2025, 00:24)

    Betting Tips: Houston - Tacoma Defiance

    Houston have not won
    houston-fcin 6 of last 7 home games (MLS Next Pro).
    Tacoma Defiance will not lose
    -179
    Tacoma Defiance have not won
    seattle-sounders-iiin 10 of last 11 games (MLS Next Pro).
    seattle-sounders-iiin 7 of last 8 away games (MLS Next Pro).
    Houston will not lose
    -233
    Under 4.5 goals scored
    houston-fcin 11 of last 12 Houston games (MLS Next Pro).
    houston-fcin 9 of last 10 Houston home games (MLS Next Pro).
    seattle-sounders-iiin last 5 Tacoma Defiance games (MLS Next Pro).
    Total goals Under (4.5)
    -333
    Tacoma Defiance have conceded
    seattle-sounders-iiin last 29 games.
    seattle-sounders-iiin last 25 games (MLS Next Pro).
    seattle-sounders-iiin last 23 away games (MLS Next Pro).
    Houston will score goal
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    Comparison of Teams Stats

    10 matches
    8 - Wins
    1 - Draw
    1 - Lose
    Wins - 4
    Draws - 0
    Loses - 6
    10 matches
    Scored - 23
    Conceded - 8
    +15
    -2
    11 - Scored
    13 - Conceded
    8
    Wins
    4
    1
    Draws
    0
    1
    Loses
    6
    Goal difference
    23
    Scored
    11
    8
    Conceded
    13
    3.1
    Match goals average
    2.4
    2.3
    Goals scored per match on average
    1.1
    0.8
    Goals conceded per match on average
    1.3
    6
    Both teams scored
    4
    39'
    Minutes / Goal scored
    82'
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