Real Monarchs vs Tacoma Defiance prediction & analysis
65%
Footrivo pick
Both teams to score
Good pick · fair odds 1.53 · bookmaker 1.40 · Lost ✗
6/10Rating
1.40Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultTacoma Defiance to win ✗39% · @2.45
Double chanceEither team to win ✓78% · @1.25
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗65% · @1.40
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓66% · fair 1.52
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗8% · fair 12.09
Real Monarchs vs Tacoma Defiance preview and prediction
The match
The MLS Next Pro sees Real Monarchs take on Tacoma Defiance on Monday 31 August, kicking off at 02:30 (WAT) at Zions Bank Stadium. Real Monarchs are 11th with 33 points from 28 games (in the top half), while Tacoma Defiance sit 9th on 41 points (in the top half).
Form guide
Real Monarchs's last 5: LLLLL Most recently they lost to Colorado Rapids II 1–4 away. Goals have dried up – just 0.8 per game.
Tacoma Defiance's last 5: WLLWW Most recently they beat Sporting KC II 4–0 at home. On the road they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 3. Goals have not been a problem: 3.0 per game.
Tacoma Defiance arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.0 points a game against 0.5.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 20 July 2026, finished Real Monarchs 2–4 Tacoma Defiance. Across their last 2 meetings Real Monarchs have won 0, Tacoma Defiance 2, with 0 draws and 3.5 goals per game; both teams scored in 1 of them.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.4 goals: 1.7 for Real Monarchs and 1.7 for Tacoma Defiance. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 66% likely and both teams score in 65% of our simulations. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Real Monarchs 38%, draw 22%, Tacoma Defiance 39%.
Both teams to score: yes (65%) at 1.40.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 65% chance at odds of 1.40. Predicted score: Real Monarchs 1–1 Tacoma Defiance. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Real Monarchs38%fair 2.60 · @2.30
Draw22%fair 4.51 · @3.50
Tacoma Defiance39%fair 2.54 · @2.45
3.38Expected goals
1.68Real Monarchs xG
1.70Tacoma Defiance xG
65%Both score
66%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–110%
1–28%
2–18%
2–27%
0–16%
1–06%
From our goals model: Real Monarchs 1.7 – 1.7 Tacoma Defiance expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Real Monarchs vs Tacoma Defiance?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 65% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.40.
Who will win Real Monarchs vs Tacoma Defiance?
On our numbers Real Monarchs have a 38% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Tacoma Defiance 39%.
How many goals will there be in Real Monarchs vs Tacoma Defiance?
We expect about 3.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 66% likely and both teams score 65% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Real Monarchs vs Tacoma Defiance?
Our predicted score is Real Monarchs 1–1 Tacoma Defiance, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.4 goals in total.
When is Real Monarchs vs Tacoma Defiance?
Real Monarchs vs Tacoma Defiance (MLS Next Pro) kicks off on Monday 31 August 2026 at 02:30 (West Africa Time) at Zions Bank 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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