Portland Timbers Reserve vs Tacoma Defiance: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 May

Portland Timbers Reserve

W W L W L

No standing data

2-1

18/05/2025 22:30

Tacoma Defiance

L L W W W

No standing data

USA MLS Next Pro League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Portland Timbers Reserve vs Tacoma Defiance on 18 May 2025 (kick-off: 22:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Portland Timbers Reserve vs Tacoma Defiance preview before placing your bet.

Our algorithm prediction: Tacoma Defiance to win with probability 46%.
Head-to-head history favors Tacoma Defiance, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Portland Timbers Reserve have 2 wins, while one match ended in a draw.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

22:30

2025-05-18

Portland Timbers Reserve vs Tacoma Defiance - Prediction & Odds

Portland Timbers Reserve

Tacoma Defiance

2025-05-18 22:30

STANDINGS UP TO 18/05/2025

The standings compare the rankings (Rank-XH) of Portland Timbers Reserve and Tacoma Defiance in the USA MLS Next Pro League football standings for the 2025 season, updated before kickoff and immediately after the match ends.

Head To Head

08/09/2024 22:00

Tacoma Defiance

5 - 2

Portland Timbers Reserve

MLS Next PL

30/06/2024 23:00

Tacoma Defiance

1 - 0

Portland Timbers Reserve

MLS Next PL

10/05/2024 22:30

Portland Timbers Reserve

4 - 1

Tacoma Defiance

MLS Next PL

04/09/2023 23:00

Tacoma Defiance

4 - 0

Portland Timbers Reserve

MLS Next PL

05/08/2023 22:30

Portland Timbers Reserve

1 - 1

Tacoma Defiance

MLS Next PL

18/09/2022 19:00

Tacoma Defiance

0 - 2

Portland Timbers Reserve

MLS Next PL

Portland Timbers Reserve

33%

Draw

17%

Tacoma Defiance

50%

Portland Timbers Reserve Last 6 matches

14/05/2025 22:30

Portland Timbers Reserve 3 - 0 Los Angeles FC II MLS Next PL

09/05/2025 16:00

Portland Timbers Reserve 1 - 0 Vancouver Whitecaps Reserve MLS Next PL

04/05/2025 20:00

San Jose Earthquakes Reserve 5 - 0 Portland Timbers Reserve MLS Next PL

23/04/2025 22:00

Ventura County FC 2 - 3 Portland Timbers Reserve MLS Next PL

13/04/2025 16:00

Portland Timbers Reserve 1 - 2 Colorado Rapids II MLS Next PL

05/04/2025 16:00

Portland Timbers Reserve 1 - 2 North Texas SC MLS Next PL

Win

50%

Draw

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Tacoma Defiance

14/05/2025 21:00

Vancouver Whitecaps Reserve 5 - 0 Tacoma Defiance MLS Next PL

06/05/2025 22:00

Tacoma Defiance 2 - 3 Portland Timbers USA CUP

02/05/2025 22:00

Ventura County FC 1 - 2 Tacoma Defiance MLS Next PL

26/04/2025 22:00

Tacoma Defiance 4 - 1 Saint Louis City B MLS Next PL

23/04/2025 19:00

Sporting Kansas City(R) 1 - 4 Tacoma Defiance MLS Next PL

15/04/2025 22:30

Tacoma Defiance 1 - 1 Oakland Roots USA CUP

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues USA MLS Next Pro Leagu...

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Portland Timbers Reserve

Tacoma Defiance

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.82

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.00

Scored

Avg. per game

1.18

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.57

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 28 matches

YesNo

15 (54%)13 (46%)

In last 28 matches

NoYes

21 (75%)7 (25%)

Portland Timbers Reserve

Recent matches

Tacoma Defiance

Under /Over

(89%)25 3(11%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(96%)27 1(4%)

Under /Over

(64%)18 10(36%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(50%)14 14(50%)

Under /Over

(50%)14 14(50%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(75%)21 7(25%)

/Yes

(79%)22 6(21%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(89%)25 3(11%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Portland Timbers Reserve

Tacoma Defiance

Shots

Portland Timbers Reserve

Total shots

11.81 avg / game

Blocked

25 total

Avg. 2.08

Tacoma Defiance

Total shots

13.00 avg / game

Blocked

52 total

Avg. 4.00

Portland Timbers Reserve Pass Tacoma Defiance

Total passes

11297

Avg. 418 / game

Accurate

84%

Ball possession

50%

Total passes

11235

Avg. 416 / game

Accurate

82%

Ball possession

49%

TOTAL ATTACKS

Portland Timbers Reserve

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

Portland Timbers Reserve

OTHERS

Portland Timbers Reserve

Played games

Tacoma Defiance

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.11

Clean sheets

0.04

3.36

Corners

161

5.75

14.68

411

Throw-ins

511

18.25

1.36

Offsides

2.00

3.18

GK saves

3.21

Portland Timbers Reserve

DISCIPLINARY

Tacoma Defiance

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.21

1.75

0.04

0.07

11.11

311

Fouls

327

11.68

10.57

296

Tackles

308

11.00

NEXT MATCHES

07/31

MINNESOTA United B

Portland Timbers Reserve

MLS

NEXT MATCHES

08/01

Tacoma Defiance

Vancouver Whitecaps Reserve

MLS

How We Build the Portland Timbers Reserve vs Tacoma Defiance Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Portland Timbers Reserve vs Tacoma Defiance on 18 May 2025 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this USA MLS Next Pro League fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Portland Timbers Reserve vs Tacoma Defiance Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Portland Timbers Reserve's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Tacoma Defiance's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

USA MLS Next Pro League Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live USA MLS Next Pro League standings and the USA MLS Next Pro League form table to understand exactly where Portland Timbers Reserve and Tacoma Defiance sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our USA MLS Next Pro League predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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