Tacoma Defiance have come here for an absorbing duel versus the hosting Whitecaps FC II. Get smart on the game with this full MLS Next Pro preview!
- Whitecaps FC II have the fewest matches over the total-line (1) in MLS Next Pro
- Tacoma Defiance have the most scored goals in the second half (12) in MLS Next Pro
Whitecaps FC II and Tacoma Defiance should both be in good shape for this meeting, as there's been enough days for both of them to train and rest since their last matches.
Whitecaps FC II form and stats
OK but not perfect. That could be the conclusion for Whitecaps FC II's two home games in the MLS Next Pro so far this season, having collected 4 points here at Swangard Stadium.
Whitecaps FC II's previous game was also played at home, ending 4-0 versus Real Monarchs (placed 9th). The home side are looking to build on that result. As indicated by the result mentioned above, Whitecaps played a great game against Real Monarchs and beat them comfortably. Expectations are high for this one.
Before that, Whitecaps FC II played out a draw 1-1 when visiting Swope Park Rangers.At Swangard Stadium, Whitecaps FC II has the goal stats of 6-3 (for/against) from 2 league fixtures.
Tacoma Defiance form and stats
The MLS Next Pro season is young and Tacoma Defiance have only just started going through their travel schedule, with 2 away games done and still no victory. 1 draw and 1 defeat so far. The fact that Defiance have won four matches in a row should scare the hosts and makes this contest more interesting.
Tacoma Defiance go into this game after a win, the home game against San Jose Earthquakes II that ended 6-1. As mentioned above, Tacoma Defiance was the only team on the pitch versus San Jose Earthquakes II in their previous game, winning 6-1. This could be a tougher task. Which player has scored four matches in a row for the away side? The correct answer is Vargas and that is quite the accomplishment!
That result followed a home victory 3-0 versus Portland Timbers II.It's early days yet, but Tacoma Defiance has scored 5 and conceded 6 goals from their travels in the league so far (2 games).
Head 2 Head
The fixture lists shows this result when the teams faced each other earlier this season; Tacoma Defiance - Whitecaps 1-2. Whitecaps FC II-Tacoma Defiance H2H statistics last ten meetings regardless of arena: Whitecaps FC II four wins, Tacoma Defiance four wins, two draws. eight of these ten matches had three or more goals (over 2,5).Top Goalscorers
  M. Vargas 4 goals |
Whitecaps FC II missing players
Tacoma Defiance missing players
| Whitecaps FC II | Tacoma Defiance | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 11 | 5 | 1 | Played | P | 2 | 4 | 11 |
| 5 | 3 | 1 | Won | W | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| 4 | 2 | 0 | Drew | D | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | Lost | L | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 21 | 14 | 2 | Scored | S | 5 | 8 | 29 |
| 12 | 5 | 0 | Conceded | C | 6 | 7 | 12 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 82% | 100% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 64% | 80% | 0% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 100% | 50% | 64% |
| 45% | 80% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 100% | 50% | 45% |
| 9% | 20% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 50% | 25% | 27% |
| 64% | 60% | 0% | BTTS | BTTS | 100% | 75% | 64% |
| 18% | 40% | 100% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 25% | 36% |
| 18% | 0% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 5.5 | 4.5 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 3.5 | 3.8 |
| 6.8 | 6.5 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| 2.5 | 3 | 0 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11.8 | 10.5 | 0 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 0 | 5.5 | 10.8 |
| 4.8 | 6 | 0 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 0 | 1.5 | 6 |
| 37% | 50% | 0% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 0% | 100% | 54% |
| 14.2 | 10.5 | 0 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 0 | 11 | 10.5 |
| 7.2 | 5.5 | 0 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 0 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
- All of Tacoma Defiance's matches have had more than 1,5 goals.
- All of Whitecaps FC II's home-matches have had more than 1,5 goals.
- Tacoma Defiance have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded.
- Tacoma Defiance have scored in all their matches so far.
- Tacoma Defiance have the most scored goals in the second half (12) in MLS Next Pro
- Tacoma Defiance haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Whitecaps FC II have not yet lost a game at home.
- Whitecaps FC II have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Whitecaps FC II have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded at home.
- Whitecaps FC II have scored in all their home matches so far.
- Whitecaps FC II have the fewest matches over the total-line (1) in MLS Next Pro
- Whitecaps FC II have won significantly less corners at home than away.
- Whitecaps FC II haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Houston Dynamo FC II | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 15 |
| 2 | Minnesota United II | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 9 |
| 3 | North Texas | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 9 |
| 4 | St. Louis City II | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 5 | Whitecaps FC II | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 8 |
| 6 | Tacoma Defiance | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 5 |
| 7 | San Jose Earthquakes II | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| 8 | Swope Park Rangers | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | -5 | 5 |
| 9 | Real Monarchs | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | -5 | 4 |
| 10 | Portland Timbers II | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | -5 | 0 |
| 11 | Colorado Rapids II | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 7 | -6 | 0 |
