Vinicius Silva scored the opener but Edson Carli struck the winner as Tacoma Defiance came from behind to beat Houston Dynamo 2 2-1, a result that sets up their next meeting with Portland Timbers II on July 6th. The home side were second best for long stretches but showed remarkable resilience to turn the match on its head inside three second-half minutes.
Tacoma Defiance 2:1 Houston Dynamo 2 — Match Report
First half0 - 1
- 14(Foul)
Second half2 - 0
- 48(Foul)
- 49
- 51(Foul)
- 59
- 62M. Emert
- 62B. Smith
- 72(Foul)
- 79L. Flores Gonazalez
- 85 + 2D. Reyes
- 88L. Lucero
- 90 + 2J. Jorgensen(Foul)
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Head to Head meetings
Tacoma Defiance – Houston Dynamo 2
Tacoma Defiance
Houston Dynamo 2
- 10
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 2
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  10 | 2  |
Scored goals | 27 | 17 |
Average per game | 2.25 | 1.42 |
The biggest victory | 5-1 | 0-4 |
Form
Tacoma Defiance
- 5Matches
- 7Goals
- 1.4Goal per game
- 2Wins
- 0Draws
- 3Losses
Houston Dynamo 2
- 5Matches
- 7Goals
- 1.4Goal per game
- 1Wins
- 0Draws
- 4Losses
Standings
Tacoma Defiance – Houston Dynamo 2
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 2.60 | 3.60 | 2.20 |
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◆ CheckLive verdict
Clear favorite — Houston Dynamo 2
CheckLive's read of this MLS Next Pro opener tilts decisively toward Houston Dynamo 2. The visitors carry sharper form, superior mental composure, and a convincing 4-0 win from the last meeting. Tacoma's home history offers some resistance, but the current gap in quality is too large to ignore.
Away win — Houston Dynamo 22.20
High confidence67%
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
40.6
61
CheckSkill
49.5
54.6
CheckMental
32.8
79.6
CheckLive total48.9 vs 61.8+12.9Tacoma Defiance: 43.1 + 5.8 for home advantage = 48.9
More match signals
Houston Dynamo 2 (−1)75%
Houston Dynamo 2 (DNB)75%
Over 3.574%
Today's market odds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who will win the Tacoma Defiance vs Houston Dynamo 2 match?
CheckLive's model favors Houston Dynamo 2 to win, with a 67% probability based on their superior form, mental composure, and recent 4-0 victory over Tacoma Defiance. The visitors are top of the MLS Next Pro table and arrive in strong momentum.
Who is the favorite in this MLS Next Pro fixture?
Houston Dynamo 2 are the clear favorites, sitting first in the standings and holding a 61.0 form rating compared to Tacoma's 40.6. Their away record, including four wins in five, reinforces their status as the team to beat.
Will both teams score in Tacoma vs Houston?
BTTS has been frequent in this H2H — 64% of meetings have been close games — but Houston's recent clean sheets and Tacoma's defensive issues suggest this could be a one-sided affair. The visitors have the mental edge to control the game.
Head to Head meetings
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- 0
Victories
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Draws
- 0
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  0 | 0 |
Scored goals | 0 | 0 |
Average per game | 0 | 0 |
The biggest victory | 0 | 0 |
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 2.60 | 3.60 | 2.20 |