Los Angeles FC 2 came from behind to beat Tacoma Defiance 4-3 in a seven-goal thriller. Twice they trailed, and they needed a stoppage-time winner from Marius Aiyenero to take the points.
9.0Mark BronnikTacoma Defiance · Forward2 goals · 2 shots · 0.71 xGLos Angeles FC 2 4:3 Tacoma Defiance — Match Report
Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORTFirst half2 - 1
- 10L. Lambert
- 11J. Jorgensen
- 30(N. Mardaresco)
- 37(Foul)
- 40S. Kaplan(Foul)
Second half2 - 2
- 46L. Goodman
- 46L. Torres
- 59L. Lucero
- 63J. Machuca
- 69N. Mardaresco
- 84S. Kitafuji
- 90 + 2(L. Lambert)
- 90 + 5(Dissent)
Live Prediction
Los Angeles FC 2 to winWon1.42
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WonQuestions & Answers
What was the final score of Los Angeles FC 2 vs Tacoma Defiance?
Los Angeles FC 2 4-3 Tacoma Defiance (MLS Next Pro).
Who scored?
Liam Lambert (10', assist Tommy Mihalic) for Los Angeles FC 2; Mark Bronnik (25', assist Edson Carli) for Tacoma Defiance; Tommy Mihalic (30', assist Nathan Mardaresco) for Los Angeles FC 2; Mark Bronnik (53', assist Rafael Jauregui) for Tacoma Defiance; Matthew Bell (68', assist Mark O'Neill) for Tacoma Defiance; Marius Aiyenero (84', assist Ernesto Rodriguez) for Los Angeles FC 2; Marius Aiyenero (90', assist Liam Lambert) for Los Angeles FC 2.
Was Los Angeles FC 2's win deserved?
It was close — an evenly matched game.
Were there any cards in Los Angeles FC 2 vs Tacoma Defiance?
Yellow cards: DeCarlo Guerra (Los Angeles FC 2); Skylar Kaplan (Los Angeles FC 2); Mark O'Neill (Tacoma Defiance).
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Head to Head meetings
Los Angeles FC 2 – Tacoma Defiance
Los Angeles FC 2
Tacoma Defiance
- 5
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 6
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  5 | 6  |
Scored goals | 22 | 28 |
Average per game | 2 | 2.55 |
The biggest victory | 4-3 | 1-4 |
Los Angeles FC 2
Tacoma Defiance
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| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.83 | 3.80 | 3.20 |
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Evenly matched
Tacoma Defiance keep beating Los Angeles FC 2 — six wins in ten meetings, 4-1 last time — and arrive with four wins in five. The hosts sit higher in the playoff race, but head-to-head and form point to Tacoma with a narrow 52% lean.
Over 3.5
No clear favorite
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48.3
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53.9
54.4
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49.1
68.8
CheckLive total51 vs 58.1+7.1
More match signals
Away win — Tacoma Defiance50%3.20
BTTS 1H — Yes62%
Over 4.562%
Today's market odds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who will win between Los Angeles FC 2 and Tacoma Defiance?
Tacoma Defiance look the likelier winner between the MLS Next Pro pair: they have won six of ten meetings, including 4-1 last April, and arrive with four wins in five.
Which side holds the form edge?
Tacoma Defiance hold the form edge with four wins in their last five, while Los Angeles FC 2 have lost three of five but still hold a playoff place above them.
Will both teams score in this match?
This fixture averages six goals per game, and every one of the last five meetings saw goals at both ends — including Tacoma Defiance's 4-1 win — so BTTS is a sound lean.
Head to Head meetings
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- 0
Victories
- 0
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.83 | 3.80 | 3.20 |