North Texas SC came from behind to beat Tacoma Defiance 3-1 in MLS Next Pro. Tacoma took the lead through Xavi Gnaulati in the 50th minute, but North Texas responded with three unanswered goals.
8.2Slade StarnesNorth Texas SC · Defender1 goal · 2 shotsNorth Texas SC 3:1 Tacoma Defiance — Match Report
Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORTFirst half0 - 0
- 43L. Gonçalves(Foul)
Second half3 - 1
- 57(Foul)
- 65T. Sugitani
- 69S. Starnes
- 71(Foul)
- 72
- 73S. Kitafuji
- 83J. LearL. Lucero
- 84P. Hurtado Martinez
- 90 + 2
- 90 + 5(Foul)
Live Prediction
North Texas SC to winWon6.50
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WonQuestions & Answers
What was the final score of North Texas SC vs Tacoma Defiance?
North Texas SC 3-1 Tacoma Defiance (MLS Next Pro).
Who scored?
Xavi Gnaulati (50', assist Charlie Gaffney) for Tacoma Defiance; Slade Starnes (69', assist Caleb Swann) for North Texas SC; Daniel Baran (72') for North Texas SC; Da'vian Kimbrough (90') for North Texas SC.
Was North Texas SC's win deserved?
Not really — the opponent was the better side; North Texas SC won on finishing.
Were there any cards in North Texas SC vs Tacoma Defiance?
Yellow cards: Leandro Gonçalves (North Texas SC); Danny Robles (Tacoma Defiance); Mohammed Shour (Tacoma Defiance); Drew Brown (Tacoma Defiance).
Standings
North Texas SC – Tacoma Defiance
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Head to Head meetings
North Texas SC – Tacoma Defiance
North Texas SC
Tacoma Defiance
- 5
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 3
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  5 | 3  |
Scored goals | 16 | 12 |
Average per game | 2 | 1.5 |
The biggest victory | 4-1 | 0-3 |
North Texas SC
- 5Matches
- 20Goals
- 4Goal per game
- 3Wins
- 0Draws
- 2Losses
Tacoma Defiance
- 5Matches
- 12Goals
- 2.4Goal per game
- 2Wins
- 0Draws
- 3Losses
Best statistical picks
North Texas SC – Tacoma Defiance
Recent form favours Tacoma Defiance to win
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Ask the AI bot about this matchOdds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 2.40 | 3.60 | 2.40 |
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◆ CheckLive verdict
Clear favorite — Tacoma Defiance
Tacoma Defiance carry a four-match winning streak into a North Texas side stuck in back-to-back losses. CheckLive's read leans the visitors — a 63% lean, backed by stronger form and mentality. The home edge in past meetings looks thinner than the form gap.
Away win — Tacoma Defiance2.40
High confidence63%
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
40.6
57
CheckSkill
50
54.7
CheckMental
32.8
68.8
CheckLive total49.1 vs 58.3+9.2North Texas SC: 43.3 + 5.8 for home advantage = 49.1
More match signals
Over 3.575%
Tacoma Defiance (DNB)69%
Tacoma Defiance (−1)65%
Today's market odds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who will win between North Texas SC and Tacoma Defiance?
CheckLive's read favors Tacoma Defiance, who arrive on a four-game winning streak while North Texas have lost two straight. The visitors' form and mental edge tip this lean, though the hosts won the last meeting 3-2.
Who is in better form for this match?
Tacoma Defiance are in clearly better form, winning their last four while North Texas SC have lost two in a row. That recent run shapes CheckLive's lean toward the away side in this MLS Next Pro opener.
Will both teams score in this MLS Next Pro match?
Both teams scoring has real appeal here — the seven head-to-head meetings average 6.5 goals and the latest ended 3-2. With Tacoma arriving in strong attacking form, backing BTTS looks the sensible call.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2.40 | 3.60 | 2.40 |