Ventura County vs Tacoma Defiance AI Prediction
Odds and AI edge
| Outcome | Odds | Bookmaker % | AI % | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Ventura County | 1.99 | 45% | – | – |
| X · Draw | 3.73 | 24% | – | – |
| 2 · Tacoma Defiance | 2.95 | 31% | – | – |
Bookmaker probabilities are shown without the margin. Odds change quickly, check them before placing a bet.
Match info
Form and statistics
 Ventura County |  Tacoma Defiance | |
|---|---|---|
| Last 10 matches, friendlies excluded | ||
| Form | WDWDW | LLWLW |
| Won-drawn-lost | 7-2-1 | 6-0-4 |
| Goals scored per match | 2.70 | 2.10 |
| Goals conceded per match | 1.10 | 1.80 |
| Both teams scored | 70% | 60% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 70% | 80% |
| Clean sheets | 30% | 20% |
| Failed to score | 0% | 20% |
| MLS Next Pro 2026: league table | ||
| Position | 2. | 4. |
| Points (played) | 53 (27) | 39 (27) |
| Goals for:against | 57:34 | 39:43 |
| At home: W-D-L, goals | 9-0-5 · 35:16 | 8-0-5 · 21:13 |
| Away: W-D-L, goals | 9-0-4 · 22:18 | 5-0-9 · 18:30 |
Ventura County: latest matches
MLS Next ProTacoma Defiance: latest matches
Ventura County vs Tacoma Defiance: head to head
10 meetings · Goals per match 4.2 · Both teams scored 70% · Over 2.5 goals 70%
- Tacoma Defiance1:0Ventura County
- Tacoma Defiance0:1Ventura County
- Tacoma Defiance4:6Ventura County
- Ventura County1:2Tacoma Defiance
- Ventura County3:2Tacoma Defiance
- Tacoma Defiance4:0Ventura County
- Tacoma Defiance2:2Ventura County
- Ventura County3:2Tacoma Defiance
- Ventura County5:2Tacoma Defiance
- Ventura County1:1Tacoma Defiance
MLS Next Pro table
Pacific Division
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Portland Timbers II | 26 | 18 | 0 | 8 | 35:27 | +8 | 54 | LWWWW |
| 2 | Ventura County | 27 | 18 | 0 | 9 | 57:34 | +23 | 53 | WWWWL |
| 3 |  Los Angeles FC II | 27 | 14 | 0 | 13 | 48:45 | +3 | 45 | WLLLW |
| 4 | Tacoma Defiance | 27 | 13 | 0 | 14 | 39:43 | -4 | 39 | LWLWL |
| 5 |  The Town | 27 | 13 | 0 | 14 | 49:36 | +13 | 39 | WLLWL |
| 6 |  Real Monarchs | 26 | 11 | 0 | 15 | 36:54 | -18 | 29 | LLWLL |
| 7 |  Vancouver Whitecaps II | 27 | 10 | 0 | 17 | 39:60 | -21 | 27 | LWWWL |
Eastern Conference
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Crown Legacy | 27 | 19 | 0 | 8 | 65:38 | +27 | 55 | LWLWL |
| 2 |  Chattanooga | 27 | 18 | 0 | 9 | 55:39 | +16 | 53 | WWWLL |
| 3 |  New York RB II | 27 | 15 | 0 | 12 | 57:46 | +11 | 46 | WLWWW |
| 4 |  Columbus Crew II | 27 | 16 | 0 | 11 | 48:42 | +6 | 46 | LLLWL |
| 5 |  Atlanta United II | 27 | 14 | 0 | 13 | 58:44 | +14 | 45 | LWWWW |
| 6 |  New York City II | 27 | 15 | 0 | 12 | 49:43 | +6 | 45 | WWLLW |
| 7 |  New England II | 27 | 15 | 0 | 12 | 44:41 | +3 | 45 | WLLLL |
| 8 |  Orlando City II | 27 | 15 | 0 | 12 | 53:52 | +1 | 44 | WWWLL |
| 9 |  Connecticut FC | 27 | 15 | 0 | 12 | 52:50 | +2 | 43 | LLLWW |
| 10 |  Philadelphia Union II | 27 | 14 | 0 | 13 | 36:39 | -3 | 42 | WWWLW |
| 11 |  Huntsville City | 27 | 13 | 0 | 14 | 47:46 | +1 | 41 | WLWWW |
| 12 |  Toronto II | 27 | 13 | 0 | 14 | 47:53 | -6 | 39 | LWWWL |
| 13 |  Chicago Fire II | 27 | 13 | 0 | 14 | 50:47 | +3 | 39 | LLLWL |
| 14 |  Carolina Core | 27 | 10 | 0 | 17 | 39:52 | -13 | 30 | WWLLW |
| 15 |  FC Cincinnati II | 27 | 7 | 0 | 20 | 31:60 | -29 | 20 | LLLWL |
| 16 |  Inter Miami II | 27 | 4 | 0 | 23 | 28:67 | -39 | 15 | LLWLL |
| 1 |  Austin II | 27 | 20 | 0 | 7 | 52:21 | +31 | 62 | WWLWL |
| 2 | Portland Timbers II | 26 | 18 | 0 | 8 | 35:27 | +8 | 54 | LWWWW |
| 3 | Ventura County | 27 | 18 | 0 | 9 | 57:34 | +23 | 53 | WWWWL |
| 4 |  Houston Dynamo FC II | 27 | 18 | 0 | 9 | 51:30 | +21 | 52 | LWLLW |
| 5 | Los Angeles FC II | 27 | 14 | 0 | 13 | 48:45 | +3 | 45 | WLLLW |
| 6 |  St. Louis City II | 26 | 14 | 0 | 12 | 41:37 | +4 | 43 | WLLWW |
| 7 |  Minnesota United II | 26 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 40:37 | +3 | 40 | WWWLL |
| 8 |  North Texas | 27 | 14 | 0 | 13 | 41:39 | +2 | 40 | WLWWW |
| 9 | Tacoma Defiance | 27 | 13 | 0 | 14 | 39:43 | -4 | 39 | LWLWL |
| 10 | The Town | 27 | 13 | 0 | 14 | 49:36 | +13 | 39 | WLLWL |
| 11 | Real Monarchs | 26 | 11 | 0 | 15 | 36:54 | -18 | 29 | LLWLL |
| 12 | Vancouver Whitecaps II | 27 | 10 | 0 | 17 | 39:60 | -21 | 27 | LWWWL |
| 13 |  Sporting KC II | 27 | 6 | 0 | 21 | 33:73 | -40 | 20 | LLLLL |
| 14 |  Colorado Rapids II | 27 | 5 | 0 | 22 | 26:51 | -25 | 18 | LLLWW |
Table updated 14 Sept 2026.
Ventura County vs Tacoma Defiance: match analysis
A written analysis will be published closer to kick-off.
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Ventura County host Tacoma Defiance in MLS Next Pro on . The predicted outcome is Ventura County to win and the most likely correct score is 2-1.
The match is played at Dignity Health Sports Park. Ventura County are coached by M. Taylor and Tacoma Defiance by Herve Diese. In the MLS Next Pro table Ventura County are in position 2 (53 pts) and Tacoma Defiance in position 4 (39 pts).
Goals markets: BTTS and over/under
The chance that both teams score is 67%, and the probability of over 2.5 goals is 69%. These figures come from the AI analysis of both teams' recent scoring form, league position, head-to-head results and match statistics, together with bookmaker odds when they are available.
Head to head and form
In their last 10 head-to-head meetings Ventura County won 5, Tacoma Defiance won 3 and 2 ended in a draw. Ventura County: W-D-W. Tacoma Defiance: W-L-W. The prediction is created up to 7 days before kick-off and recalculated once bookmaker odds are published, usually a few days before the match. The written analysis on this page is also generated by AI from the prediction and the match data.
Across MLS Next Pro the AI hit 47% of 1X2 predictions in the last 30 days. Use this preview as one input for your decision and bet responsibly.
Compare this preview with other fixtures on the MLS Next Pro predictions page, or open the Ventura County and Tacoma Defiance team pages for their full schedules.
Frequently asked questions
Who will win Ventura County vs Tacoma Defiance?
Our AI predicts Ventura County to win.
What is the correct score prediction for Ventura County vs Tacoma Defiance?
The most likely correct score according to the AI is 2-1.
Will both teams score in Ventura County vs Tacoma Defiance?
The AI estimates a 67% chance that both teams score, and a 69% chance of over 2.5 goals.
When does Ventura County vs Tacoma Defiance kick off?
Ventura County vs Tacoma Defiance (MLS Next Pro) kicks off on . The prediction is recalculated when bookmaker odds for the match are published.
Predictions are generated by a statistical AI model from form, odds and match data. They are not a guarantee of any result. 18+ only, please bet responsibly.