The DC Defenders and Arlington Renegades are set to face off in a pivotal Week 5 UFL clash on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Choctaw Stadium in Arlington, Texas. This matchup carries significant implications for both teams as they navigate the early stages of the season. The Defenders and Renegades are tied atop the XFL Division and this game will have huge division championship implications.
DC Defenders vs Arlington Renegades Game Preview
The DC Defenders have gone 3-1 to start the season. They suffered a loss in their last game, losing 24-18 at home to the previously winless San Antonio Brahmas. Despite 299 passing yards from Jordan Ta’amu in that game, the defense of the Defenders just wasn’t good enough. This week, they will need to be better against a multi-faceted Arlington offense in a huge road test on Sunday.
The Arlington Renegades are also 3-1 to begin this season. Arlington bounced back nicely from a loss to the Birmingham Stallions two games ago, beating the St. Louis Battlehawks 30-15 at home in Week 4. So far this season, Arlington’s defense has allowed the fewest points in the UFL, giving up just 10.75 points per game. Another defensive gem from the Renegades in this game would be huge for their playoff hopes as they look to build a cushion at the top of the XFL Division.
Betting Insights
At Sportzino, the betting odds for this matchup are as follows:
- Point Spread: Arlington Renegades favored by 3.5 points
- Over/Under: 39.5 points
- Moneyline: Defenders -197, Renegades +140
Both of these teams have gone 2-2 against the spread so far this season. It is worth noting that both of these teams have played three of their first four games at home. That could be beneficial for the Renegades in this game, as they are at home in this game and could take advantage of the lack of road games on the Defenders’ early season schedule.
DC Defenders vs Arlington Renegades Prediction
Defenders +3.5 (-110) over Renegades
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- The Defenders are more explosive through their passing game, which should help them hang around in this game.
- The Renegades are not as good as they looked last week against a Battlehawks team that was forced into some quarterback changes.
Considering the current form and statistical performance, these teams look to be evenly matched, so we will take the Defenders to cover the spread as an underdog. Jordan Ta’amu’s efficient quarterback play, combined with a balanced offensive attack, presents a significant challenge for the Renegades’ defense.
We are not going to overreact to the Defenders’ loss to the Brahmas last week, as they should come out focused in this contest. Expect the Defenders to cover the spread in this game, though the Renegades could very well win outright at home.
Prediction: Arlington Renegades 21, DC Defenders 19
