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San Jose Earthquakes II vs Tacoma Defiance - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

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MLS Next Pro PayPal Park, San Jose, CA
Mon, Oct 12, 2026
1 - 0
12:00 AM
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Match Events

1'
Alvarez D.
6' Event
Allen T.
Assist: Heisner J.

AI Match Summary

The first leg ended 1-2. The second leg of this knockout tie follows. History leans heavily one way in this fixture. Tacoma Defiance have shipped 1.62 goals a game lately, while San Jose Earthquakes II have conceded 1.48 and scored 1.93. Past meetings favor Tacoma Defiance slightly — 0-5-0 in wins/losses/draws. They last met on Sep 6, 2026, ending 1:2. xG projections (1.63 - 1.88) back Tacoma Defiance to edge this. Home (1) are the model's selection here, or BTTS: GG.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

43%
San Jose Earthquakes II
15%
Draws
42%
Tacoma Defiance
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: San Jose Earthquakes II

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

43% / Low Confidence
  • Tacoma Defiance have won more games recently than San Jose Earthquakes II.
  • Win probability leans San Jose Earthquakes II's way, sitting at 60%.
  • Tacoma Defiance arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
  • Historical meetings favor Tacoma Defiance, who have won 3 of the last 5 encounters.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 82%).
  • These two have met 5 times recently and Tacoma Defiance have taken 5 of them.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 99%
Over 1.5 Goals 94%
Over 2.5 Goals 82%
Over 3.5 Goals 31.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 14%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 73.4%
San Jose Earthquakes II Clean Sheet 10%
Tacoma Defiance Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric San Jose Earthquakes II Tacoma Defiance
Matches Played 29 29
Wins 14 15
Draws 0 0
Losses 15 14
Goals Scored 1.93 1.66
Goals Conceded 1.48 1.62
Expected Goals (xG) 1.63 1.88
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Sep 6, 2026 MLS Next Pro
San Jose Earthquakes II vs Tacoma Defiance
1:2
Jul 13, 2026 MLS Next Pro
San Jose Earthquakes II vs Tacoma Defiance
0:1
Mar 15, 2026 MLS Next Pro
Tacoma Defiance vs San Jose Earthquakes II
1:0
Sep 28, 2025 MLS Next Pro
San Jose Earthquakes II vs Tacoma Defiance
0:1
Jul 4, 2025 MLS Next Pro
Tacoma Defiance vs San Jose Earthquakes II
5:4

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

San Jose Earthquakes II Compare

Top Goalscorer Allen T.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.25
Avg xA / game 0.81

Tacoma Defiance Compare

Avg xG / game 1.71
Avg xA / game 1.04

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

San Jose Earthquakes II 56 / 100
Tacoma Defiance 18 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
San Jose Earthquakes II Tacoma Defiance

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick San Jose Earthquakes II Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:1
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Attacking prowess: San Jose Earthquakes II scored in 76% of their last 29 outings.

Tacoma Defiance has conceded goals in 79% of their last 29 outings.

Games between these two average 3.00 goals.

San Jose Earthquakes II went unbeaten in 3 of their last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

San Jose Earthquakes II VS Tacoma Defiance
1.13 Goals Scored 2
1.75 Goals Conceded 2.13
88% Over 1.5 100%
75% Over 2.5 100%
13% Over 3.5 50%

Recent Form & Match History

San Jose Earthquakes II

(Home)
20 Sept
Vancouver Whitecaps 2
0 : 2
San Jose Earthquakes II
14 Sept
San Jose Earthquakes II
4 : 0
Real Monarchs
10 Sept
San Jose Earthquakes II
1 : 3
Ventura County
06 Sept
San Jose Earthquakes II
1 : 2
Tacoma Defiance
31 Aug
San Jose Earthquakes II
3 : 2
Los Angeles FC 2
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Tacoma Defiance

(Away)
20 Sept
Tacoma Defiance
2 : 1
Portland Timbers 2
14 Sept
Ventura County
3 : 0
Tacoma Defiance
06 Sept
San Jose Earthquakes II
1 : 2
Tacoma Defiance
31 Aug
Real Monarchs
3 : 0
Tacoma Defiance
25 Aug
Tacoma Defiance
4 : 0
Sporting Kansas City II
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Tournament Bracket & Draw

Final
New York Red Bulls II -
Huntsville City -
San Jose Earthquakes II -
Tacoma Defiance -