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Real Monarchs vs Tacoma Defiance Prediction— USA - MLS Next Pro

Group Stage ·Monday, August 31, 2026, 01:30

Real Monarchs

PPG 1.36 · HOME

LAST 5

LLLLW

3 – 0

FULL TIME

✓ MODEL PICK HIT · O2.5

Tacoma Defiance

PPG 1.00 · AWAY

LAST 5

WLLWL

// Model verdict

Over 2.5

Combined xG of 3.3 puts the goal expectation well above the line. Model probability 65.0% vs bookmaker-implied 66.7%.

Poisson scoreline matrix HOME ↓ / AWAY →

01234+ 0 0-03.7%0-15.5%0-24.1%0-32.0%0-4+1.1%1 1-06.7%1-110.0%1-27.4%1-33.7%1-4+1.9%2 2-06.0%2-19.0%2-26.7%2-33.3%2-4+1.7%3 3-03.6%3-15.4%3-24.0%3-32.0%3-4+1.0%4+ 4+-02.5%4+-13.7%4+-22.7%4+-31.4%4+-4+0.7%

Cell shade = scoreline probability LOW HIGH · ▣ FT RESULT

Markets vs the line MODEL / ODDS / EV

MarketModelImpliedOddsEV

Home win 42.7% 43.5% 2.30 -1.8%

Draw 21.8% 28.6% 3.50 -14.2%

Away win 35.5% 40.8% 2.45 -13.0%

Over 2.5 65.0% 66.7% 1.50 -2.5%

Over 3.5 44.8% 47.6% 2.10 -5.9%

BTTS 63.5% 71.4% 1.40 -11.1%

Home O1.5 49.9% 55.2% 1.81 -9.7%

Away O1.5 42.2% 54.1% 1.85 -21.9%

League track record ↗

Based on 79 resolved predictions

1X2 Acc 66%

O2.5 77%

BTTS 57%

Score Hit 24%

ROI 9.8%

Bet Hit 67%

Correct score prediction CORRECT SCORE MODEL

3 – 1 48%CONFIDENCE

✘ MISS — FT 3-0

xG (home)1.8 xG (away)1.5 BTTS prob63.5%

H 43% / xG 1.8-1.5 / O2.5 65% / BTTS 64%

Top 5 Poisson scorelines

#1 1–1 10.0%

#2 2–1 9.0%

#3 1–2 7.4%

#4 2–0 6.0%

#5 2–2 6.7%

Expected goals MODEL xG

Real Monarchs1.8

Tacoma Defiance1.5

COMBINED 3.3 xG → O2.5 PROB 65.0% · O3.5 PROB 44.8%

Form & verdict PPG

REAL MONARCHS · PPG 1.36

TACOMA DEFIANCE · PPG 1.00

⚠ LOW CONFIDENCE - ✓ FAIR - Balanced matchup, limited value | No clear value

42%

BALANCED

xG gap +0.31 - no reliable favorite, elevated draw risk

Win probability 1X2

Real Monarchs (H) 42.7%

ODDS 2.30 · IMPLIED 43.5% EV -1.8%

Draw 21.8%

ODDS 3.50 · IMPLIED 28.6% EV -14.2%

Tacoma Defiance (A) 35.5%

ODDS 2.45 · IMPLIED 40.8% EV -13.0%

Match Preview & Prediction

Real Monarchs face Tacoma Defiance in USA - MLS Next Pro on Monday, August 31, 2026. Our Poisson-based model has analysed both teams' form, attack and defence strength to generate the prediction below. The model gives Real Monarchs a 43% chance, the draw 22% and Tacoma Defiance 36%, so Real Monarchs are favoured to win. Expected goals are 1.8 for Real Monarchs and 1.5 for Tacoma Defiance (3.3 total). The most likely scoreline is 1-1. There is a 65% chance of over 2.5 goals and a 64% chance of both teams scoring. On recent form, Real Monarchs are averaging 1.36 points per game versus 1.00 for Tacoma Defiance. The best value bet our model finds is H/BTTS, with an expected value of +1.6%. This match finished 3-0.

Real Monarchs vs Tacoma Defiance Prediction— USA - MLS Next Pro

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