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Tacoma Defiance vs Sporting KC II Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 25-08-2026
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Match Prediction
Expected score: Tacoma Defiance 2-1 Sporting KC II
Tacoma DefianceDrawSporting KC II
Over 2.5 goalsYes (71%)
Both teams to scoreYes (68%)
As the MLS Next Pro Group Stage progresses, Tacoma Defiance will host Sporting KC II at Starfire Sports on August 25, 2026. Currently, Tacoma occupies fourth place in the standings with 33 points, while Sporting KC II sits sixth with 20 points. This match presents an intriguing clash of contrasting forms and team dynamics.
Team form
Tacoma Defiance
Tacoma Defiance's recent performances show a mixed bag, with an average of 1.4 goals scored and 1.0 conceded over their last five matches. The team has seen both positive results, such as a solid 4-1 victory against Los Angeles FC II, and disappointing defeats like a 0-1 loss to Portland Timbers II. Their home advantage is notable as they look to strengthen their standings with a win here.
Sporting KC II
Sporting KC II, on the other hand, has registered 2.0 goals scored per game but has faltered defensively, conceding an average of 2.8 goals. Their recent matches highlight a trend of high-scoring games with a decisive 3-1 victory against Real Monarchs, contrasted by heavy losses such as 3-1 to Austin II and 5-1 to North Texas. Thus, as they travel to face Tacoma, defensively tightening their structure will be critical.
Head-to-head
Historically, the two teams have not met in official competition, which adds an element of unpredictability to this encounter. With both sides seeking valuable points, the strategy and approach from the coaches will play a vital role in the final outcome.
Key factors
For Tacoma, maintaining a strong offensive presence and capitalizing on home advantage will be critical. The team must utilize their effective transitional play and exploit the weaknesses exhibited in Sporting KC II's defense. Conversely, Sporting KC II will need to enhance their positional play and cohesion to minimize goals conceded, with a focus on converting scoring opportunities to secure points.
Prediction
Considering the statistical outputs suggest a prevalence for a home win, Tacoma's relative superiority in recent form and overall season performance positions them as clear favorites. The average goals forecast points to a high-scoring affair, further implying that both teams could find the net, but Tacoma is likely to edge out due to their structured approach along with home field support.
Predominantly, this match is expected to favor Tacoma Defiance, who are positioned to leverage their knowledge of the pitch and current momentum towards a home victory against Sporting KC II.
Match info
Statistics
Odds Comparison
Recent Form
Tacoma Defiance
L
L
W
W
W
Sporting KC II
L
D
L
W
W
Injuries & Suspensions
Lineups
Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Columbus Crew II | 22 | 15 | 0 | 7 | 42 |
| 2 |  New England II | 24 | 14 | 0 | 10 | 42 |
| 3 |  Connecticut FC | 23 | 14 | 0 | 9 | 40 |
| 4 |  New York City II | 23 | 13 | 0 | 10 | 39 |
| 5 |  New York RB II | 23 | 12 | 0 | 11 | 38 |
| 6 |  Philadelphia Union II | 23 | 11 | 0 | 12 | 33 |
| 7 |  Toronto II | 22 | 10 | 0 | 12 | 30 |
| 8 |  FC Cincinnati II | 24 | 7 | 0 | 17 | 19 |
| 1 |  Crown Legacy | 23 | 17 | 0 | 6 | 48 |
| 2 |  Chattanooga | 23 | 15 | 0 | 8 | 44 |
| 3 |  Atlanta United II | 24 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 40 |
| 4 |  Chicago Fire II | 23 | 12 | 0 | 11 | 36 |
| 5 |  Orlando City II | 24 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 35 |
| 6 |  Huntsville City | 23 | 10 | 0 | 13 | 32 |
| 7 |  Carolina Core | 24 | 8 | 0 | 16 | 26 |
| 8 |  Inter Miami II | 22 | 3 | 0 | 19 | 11 |
| 1 |  Portland Timbers II | 23 | 16 | 0 | 7 | 48 |
| 2 |  Ventura County | 22 | 14 | 0 | 8 | 41 |
| 3 |  Los Angeles FC II | 23 | 13 | 0 | 10 | 41 |
| 4 |  Tacoma Defiance | 23 | 11 | 0 | 12 | 33 |
| 5 |  The Town | 22 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 33 |
| 6 |  Real Monarchs | 22 | 10 | 0 | 12 | 26 |
| 7 |  Vancouver Whitecaps II | 23 | 7 | 0 | 16 | 19 |
| 1 |  Austin II | 23 | 17 | 0 | 6 | 53 |
| 2 |  Houston Dynamo FC II | 22 | 16 | 0 | 6 | 46 |
| 3 |  St. Louis City II | 23 | 13 | 0 | 10 | 38 |
| 4 |  North Texas | 23 | 11 | 0 | 12 | 33 |
| 5 |  Minnesota United II | 23 | 10 | 0 | 13 | 31 |
| 6 |  Sporting KC II | 23 | 6 | 0 | 17 | 20 |
| 7 |  Colorado Rapids II | 23 | 4 | 0 | 19 | 15 |
| 1 | Crown Legacy | 23 | 17 | 0 | 6 | 48 |
| 2 | Chattanooga | 23 | 15 | 0 | 8 | 44 |
| 3 | Columbus Crew II | 22 | 15 | 0 | 7 | 42 |
| 4 | New England II | 24 | 14 | 0 | 10 | 42 |
| 5 | Atlanta United II | 24 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 40 |
| 6 | Connecticut FC | 23 | 14 | 0 | 9 | 40 |
| 7 | New York City II | 23 | 13 | 0 | 10 | 39 |
| 8 | New York RB II | 23 | 12 | 0 | 11 | 38 |
| 9 | Chicago Fire II | 23 | 12 | 0 | 11 | 36 |
| 10 | Orlando City II | 24 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 35 |
| 11 | Philadelphia Union II | 23 | 11 | 0 | 12 | 33 |
| 12 | Huntsville City | 23 | 10 | 0 | 13 | 32 |
| 13 | Toronto II | 22 | 10 | 0 | 12 | 30 |
| 14 | Carolina Core | 24 | 8 | 0 | 16 | 26 |
| 15 | FC Cincinnati II | 24 | 7 | 0 | 17 | 19 |
| 16 | Inter Miami II | 22 | 3 | 0 | 19 | 11 |
| 1 | Austin II | 23 | 17 | 0 | 6 | 53 |
| 2 | Portland Timbers II | 23 | 16 | 0 | 7 | 48 |
| 3 | Houston Dynamo FC II | 22 | 16 | 0 | 6 | 46 |
| 4 | Ventura County | 22 | 14 | 0 | 8 | 41 |
| 5 | Los Angeles FC II | 23 | 13 | 0 | 10 | 41 |
| 6 | St. Louis City II | 23 | 13 | 0 | 10 | 38 |
| 7 | Tacoma Defiance | 23 | 11 | 0 | 12 | 33 |
| 8 | The Town | 22 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 33 |
| 9 | North Texas | 23 | 11 | 0 | 12 | 33 |
| 10 | Minnesota United II | 23 | 10 | 0 | 13 | 31 |
| 11 | Real Monarchs | 22 | 10 | 0 | 12 | 26 |
| 12 | Sporting KC II | 23 | 6 | 0 | 17 | 20 |
| 13 | Vancouver Whitecaps II | 23 | 7 | 0 | 16 | 19 |
| 14 | Colorado Rapids II | 23 | 4 | 0 | 19 | 15 |
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