Vancouver Whitecaps II vs Tacoma Defiance preview and prediction
The match
Vancouver Whitecaps II host Tacoma Defiance in the MLS Next Pro on Monday 13 April, with kick-off at 00:00 (WAT) at Swangard Stadium. Vancouver Whitecaps II are 12th with 27 points from 28 games (in the top half), while Tacoma Defiance sit 9th on 41 points (in the top half). A gap of 14 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Vancouver Whitecaps II's last 3: LWL Most recently they lost to Los Angeles FC II 2–3 at home. Goals have not been a problem: 2.0 per game.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.2 goals: 1.6 for Vancouver Whitecaps II and 1.6 for Tacoma Defiance. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 62% and both teams to score at 70%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Vancouver Whitecaps II 40%, draw 21%, Tacoma Defiance 38%.
Both teams to score: yes (70%) at 1.29.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 70% chance at odds of 1.29. Predicted score: Vancouver Whitecaps II 1–1 Tacoma Defiance. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Vancouver Whitecaps II40%fair 2.48 · @2.50
Draw21%fair 4.71 · @3.60
Tacoma Defiance38%fair 2.60 · @2.20
3.20Expected goals
1.62Vancouver Whitecaps II xG
1.58Tacoma Defiance xG
70%Both score
62%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–110%
2–18%
1–28%
2–27%
1–07%
0–16%
From our goals model: Vancouver Whitecaps II 1.6 – 1.6 Tacoma Defiance expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Vancouver Whitecaps II to win✓
40%
2.48
2.50
Double chance
Either team to win✓
79%
1.27
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
70%
1.42
1.29
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
83%
1.21
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
62%
1.61
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
60%
1.66
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
38%
2.62
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Vancouver Whitecaps II / FT Vancouver Whitecaps II✗
23%
4.28
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✓
8%
11.82
–
Form
Vancouver Whitecaps II – last 3
LWL
29 Mar
vs Los Angeles FC II
2–3
L
16 Mar
vs Minnesota United II
2–1
W
2 Mar
@ Ventura County
2–4
L
2.0Scored / game
2.7Conceded / game
100%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Tacoma Defiance – last 2
LL
23 Mar
vs Austin II
0–1
L
9 Mar
@ Houston Dynamo FC II
0–4
L
0.0Scored / game
2.5Conceded / game
0%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Vancouver Whitecaps II and Tacoma Defiance.
What is the prediction for Vancouver Whitecaps II vs Tacoma Defiance?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 70% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.29.
Who will win Vancouver Whitecaps II vs Tacoma Defiance?
On our numbers Vancouver Whitecaps II have a 40% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Tacoma Defiance 38%.
How many goals will there be in Vancouver Whitecaps II vs Tacoma Defiance?
We expect about 3.2 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 62% likely and both teams score 70% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Vancouver Whitecaps II vs Tacoma Defiance?
Our predicted score is Vancouver Whitecaps II 1–1 Tacoma Defiance, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.2 goals in total.
When is Vancouver Whitecaps II vs Tacoma Defiance?
Vancouver Whitecaps II vs Tacoma Defiance (MLS Next Pro) kicks off on Monday 13 April 2026 at 00:00 (West Africa Time) at Swangard Stadium.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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