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Tacoma Defiance vs St. Louis City 2

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St. Louis City 2

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Scoring Trends

Tacoma Defiance
VS
St. Louis City 2
1.38
Goals Scored
1.75
1.5
Goals Conceded
1.88
1.63 Expected Goals (xG) 1.63
75%
Over 1.5
88%
63%
Over 2.5
75%
25%
Over 3.5
50%

Detailed Analysis

Explore Head-to-Head and Form below for more insights.

Expert Analysis by Omoye ThankGod

St. Louis City 2 enter this game as clear favorites to control the proceedings. Recent suggest an open game with likely chances at both ends.

Their head-to-head record shows a history of competitive battles. Considering both teams' scoring consistency, goals on both ends seem highly likely. The numbers provide a solid foundation for this match outlook.

Possible Outcome Probability

Match Winner

Home Win27%
Draw15%
Away Win58%

Goals & Scoring

BTTS/GG: Yes66%
Over 1.5 Goals88%
Over 2.5 Goals80%

Match Events

3'
Forcellini C.
35' Event
Lynch R.
Assist: De Gannes A.
48'
Pearson C.

Previous Encounters

18 Apr 26 NEX
Tacoma Defiance
1:2
✓ St. Louis City 2
27 Apr 25 NEX
Tacoma Defiance ✓
4:1
St. Louis City 2
06 Oct 24 NEX
St. Louis City 2 ✓
5:0
Tacoma Defiance
07 Jun 24 NEX
Tacoma Defiance
0:1
✓ St. Louis City 2
06 Jun 23 NEX
Tacoma Defiance
0:2
✓ St. Louis City 2

Recent Form (Last 5)

Tacoma Defiance

Home Team
31 May
Portland Timbers 2
1 : 0
Tacoma Defiance
23 May
Tacoma Defiance
1 : 0
Ventura County
17 May
Vancouver Whitecaps 2
0 : 2
Tacoma Defiance
11 May
Austin FC II
3 : 0
Tacoma Defiance
04 May
Sporting Kansas City II
2 : 3
Tacoma Defiance

St. Louis City 2

Away Team
30 May
St. Louis City 2
2 : 0
North Texas
24 May
Los Angeles FC 2
2 : 1
St. Louis City 2
18 May
Austin FC II
4 : 1
St. Louis City 2
09 May
St. Louis City 2
1 : 4
Houston Dynamo 2
02 May
Minnesota United 2
1 : 0
St. Louis City 2

League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 New York Red Bulls II 13 8 0 5 26:20 25
2 Columbus Crew 2 13 8 0 5 23:22 23
3 Toronto FC II 13 7 0 6 22:19 22
4 New England Revolution II 11 8 0 3 14:10 22
5 Philadelphia Union II 13 6 0 7 15:14 18
6 New York City II 11 5 0 6 15:19 15
7 CT United FC 11 5 0 6 15:20 13
8 FC Cincinnati 2 11 3 0 8 12:21 9
Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Crown Legacy 13 10 0 3 37:16 30
2 Atlanta United 2 12 7 0 5 24:15 22
3 Chattanooga 13 7 0 6 25:21 22
4 Orlando City B 12 8 0 4 28:23 22
5 Huntsville City 13 6 0 7 26:30 19
6 Chicago Fire II 12 6 0 6 15:18 16
7 Carolina Core 12 2 0 10 13:22 9
8 Inter Miami II 11 1 0 10 12:32 4
Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Portland Timbers 2 13 8 0 5 16:15 26
2 Ventura County 15 9 0 6 26:22 25
3 Los Angeles FC 2 12 7 0 5 22:23 21
4 San Jose Earthquakes II 11 6 0 5 23:12 19
5 Real Monarchs 12 7 0 5 20:20 18
6 Tacoma Defiance 13 5 0 8 13:19 14
7 Vancouver Whitecaps 2 14 3 0 11 17:32 9
Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Houston Dynamo 2 12 11 0 1 29:8 31
2 St. Louis City 2 14 10 0 4 26:18 29
3 Austin FC II 11 8 0 3 22:9 25
4 Minnesota United 2 12 6 0 6 13:14 18
5 North Texas 13 6 0 7 22:19 18
6 Sporting Kansas City II 15 4 0 11 18:38 13
7 Colorado Rapids 2 13 0 0 13 11:29 4
Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Crown Legacy 13 10 0 3 37:16 30
2 New York Red Bulls II 13 8 0 5 26:20 25
3 Columbus Crew 2 13 8 0 5 23:22 23
4 Atlanta United 2 12 7 0 5 24:15 22
5 Chattanooga 13 7 0 6 25:21 22
6 Toronto FC II 13 7 0 6 22:19 22
7 Orlando City B 12 8 0 4 28:23 22
8 New England Revolution II 11 8 0 3 14:10 22
9 Huntsville City 13 6 0 7 26:30 19
10 Philadelphia Union II 13 6 0 7 15:14 18
11 Chicago Fire II 12 6 0 6 15:18 16
12 New York City II 11 5 0 6 15:19 15
13 CT United FC 11 5 0 6 15:20 13
14 FC Cincinnati 2 11 3 0 8 12:21 9
15 Carolina Core 12 2 0 10 13:22 9
16 Inter Miami II 11 1 0 10 12:32 4
Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Houston Dynamo 2 12 11 0 1 29:8 31
2 St. Louis City 2 14 10 0 4 26:18 29
3 Portland Timbers 2 13 8 0 5 16:15 26
4 Austin FC II 11 8 0 3 22:9 25
5 Ventura County 15 9 0 6 26:22 25
6 Los Angeles FC 2 12 7 0 5 22:23 21
7 San Jose Earthquakes II 11 6 0 5 23:12 19
8 Minnesota United 2 12 6 0 6 13:14 18
9 North Texas 13 6 0 7 22:19 18
10 Real Monarchs 12 7 0 5 20:20 18
11 Tacoma Defiance 13 5 0 8 13:19 14
12 Sporting Kansas City II 15 4 0 11 18:38 13
13 Vancouver Whitecaps 2 14 3 0 11 17:32 9
14 Colorado Rapids 2 13 0 0 13 11:29 4

Match Preview: Tacoma Defiance vs St. Louis City 2

The upcoming fixture between Tacoma Defiance and St. Louis City 2 promises to be an engaging encounter in MLS Next Pro. Scheduled for Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 02:00 UTC, the match will take place at Starfire Sports. Both sides will be looking to make their mark in this scheduled event.

Team Context & Standings

Entering this game, both Tacoma Defiance and St. Louis City 2 are focused on their respective objectives for the season. Tacoma Defiance will look to leverage their competitive standing to gain an advantage, while St. Louis City 2 aims to improve their league position with a positive result on the road.

Head-to-Head & History

History suggests that matches between Tacoma Defiance and St. Louis City 2 are competitively fought. While past results offer a glimpse into tactical matchups, this fresh encounter brings new dynamics. The teams have their own recent history to draw upon as they prepare tactically.

Tactical Overview

The flow of the match will likely depend on which team settles into their rhythm first. Control of possession, defensive discipline, and clinical finishing in the final third are expected to be the deciding factors. Tacoma Defiance will try to assert dominance early, whereas St. Louis City 2 might look for opportunities on the break or through set-pieces.

Following the Match

For those following the action, staying updated is key. From the first whistle to the final moments, fans can follow every goal, momentum shift, and key event as the drama unfolds on the pitch.

Key Statistics

Modern football is often defined by the underlying numbers. Expect close scrutiny on metrics such as shots on target, possession percentages, and corner counts. These figures will illustrate which team effectively controlled the tempo and created the most dangerous chances.

Why This Matters

Ultimately, this fixture carries weight for the season's broader narrative. Momentum is crucial in MLS Next Pro, and a victory in this match would serve as a significant morale booster for the winning side moving forward in the campaign.

Event Details

  • Match: Tacoma Defiance vs St. Louis City 2
  • Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026
  • Time: 02:00 UTC
  • Competition: MLS Next Pro
  • Venue: Starfire Sports, USA

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