Real Monarchs vs Tacoma Defiance: result 2-4 and analysis
MLS Next ProGroup StageKick-off on July 20, 2026 at 01:30 AM (UTC)Zions Bank Stadium, Herriman, Utah
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What was the result of Real Monarchs vs Tacoma Defiance?
Tacoma Defiance won 2-4 on July 20, 2026.
Goalscorers
- 9′L. DjiroReal Monarchs
- 35′C. GaffneyTacoma Defiance
- 38′M. BronnikTacoma Defiance
- 50′M. BronnikTacoma Defiance
- 55′R. JaureguiTacoma Defiance
- 69′I. AmparoReal Monarchs
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Real Monarchs have 5 wins, 2 draws and 8 defeats; Tacoma Defiance have 6, 2 and 7.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 11, 2026 | Vancouver Whitecaps II(home) | 2-1 | MLS Next Pro |
| Jul 6, 2026 | Los Angeles FC II(away) | 2-2 | MLS Next Pro |
| Jun 28, 2026 | Ventura County(away) | 1-3 | MLS Next Pro |
| Jun 22, 2026 | Tacoma Defiance(away) | 0-1 | MLS Next Pro |
| Jun 13, 2026 | Portland Timbers II(home) | 4-1 | MLS Next Pro |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2026 | The Town(away) | 1-0 | MLS Next Pro |
| Jul 6, 2026 | Portland Timbers II(home) | 0-2 | MLS Next Pro |
| Jun 29, 2026 | Minnesota United II(away) | 2-2 | MLS Next Pro |
| Jun 22, 2026 | Real Monarchs(home) | 1-0 | MLS Next Pro |
| Jun 18, 2026 | Houston Dynamo FC II(home) | 2-1 | MLS Next Pro |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 3 Real Monarchs win(s), 2 draw(s), 1 Tacoma Defiance win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2026 | Tacoma Defiance 1-0 Real Monarchs | MLS Next Pro |
| Sep 1, 2025 | Real Monarchs 3-0 Tacoma Defiance | MLS Next Pro |
| Jul 18, 2025 | Tacoma Defiance 2-2 Real Monarchs | MLS Next Pro |
| Jun 12, 2025 | Real Monarchs 2-1 Tacoma Defiance | MLS Next Pro |
| Sep 14, 2024 | Tacoma Defiance 1-1 Real Monarchs | MLS Next Pro |
| Aug 12, 2024 | Real Monarchs 2-1 Tacoma Defiance | MLS Next Pro |
Last archived meeting: Tacoma Defiance vs Real Monarchs on Jun 22, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Real Monarchs score 1.3 and concede 1.8 goals per match over their last 15; Tacoma Defiance score 1.1 and concede 1.2.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Monarchs | 1.3 | 1.8 | 1 | 9/15 | 10/15 |
| Tacoma Defiance | 1.1 | 1.2 | 4 | 6/15 | 7/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Real Monarchs sit 11th in MLS Next Pro (26 points from 22 matches) and Tacoma Defiance sit 7th (33 points from 23 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Tacoma Defiance | 23 | 11 | 0 | 12 | 33 | 36 | 33 |
| 6 | Real Monarchs | 22 | 10 | 0 | 12 | 31 | 42 | 26 |
| 7 | Tacoma Defiance | 23 | 11 | 0 | 12 | 33 | 36 | 33 |
| 7 | Tacoma Defiance | 23 | 11 | 0 | 12 | 33 | 36 | 33 |
| 11 | Real Monarchs | 22 | 10 | 0 | 12 | 31 | 42 | 26 |
| 11 | Real Monarchs | 22 | 10 | 0 | 12 | 31 | 42 | 26 |
How does Footlab compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
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- Feb 28, 2026St. Louis City II4-0Sporting KC II
- Mar 1, 2026Chattanooga1-4Crown Legacy
- Mar 1, 2026Portland Timbers II2-1The Town
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