The D.C. Defenders head south to take on the Arlington Renegades in a key late-April matchup with playoff implications looming large. Both teams are hungry for momentum as the regular season winds toward its final month. What’s the best bet in today’s Defenders vs. Renegades matchup?
Defenders vs. Renegades UFL Week 5 Event Information
D.C. Defenders at Arlington Renegades
12:00 p.m. ET, Sunday, April 27, 2025
Choctaw Stadium, Arlington, TX
TV: ESPN
Defenders vs. Renegades UFL Week 5 Betting Odds
According to oddsmakers from online sportsbook Bovada.lv, the Renegades are 3-point home favorites to knock off the Defenders. The over/under, meanwhile, sits at 39.5 points.
Defenders vs. Renegades UFL Week 5 Prediction
Defenders Outlook
D.C. enters this game looking to bounce back after a tough loss last weekend. Their defense — usually a strength — showed some cracks, and quarterback Jordan Ta’amu will be under pressure to deliver a sharper performance. Ta’amu has been solid overall this season, balancing his strong arm with mobility, but turnovers have occasionally haunted him. Look for the Defenders to lean heavily on the ground game, powered by Abram Smith, to control the clock and keep Arlington’s offense off the field.
The Defenders’ defense, anchored by linebacker Francis Bernard and defensive back DeJuan Neal, will need to force turnovers and get off the field on third downs to regain their early-season dominance.
Renegades Outlook
The Arlington Renegades have quietly rounded into form over the past few weeks. Quarterback Luis Perez has given them steady veteran leadership, and their offense has been finding ways to put points on the board. Running back De’Veon Smith provides a power element that could wear down D.C.’s front seven.
Defensively, Arlington thrives on opportunism. The Renegades lead the league in interceptions, and ball-hawking safety Joe Powell will be key in trying to bait Ta’amu into mistakes. If Arlington can win the turnover battle and capitalize on short fields, they’ll be in excellent shape to pull off a critical home victory.
Key Matchup:
D.C. O-Line vs. Arlington Pass Rush
If the Renegades’ front — led by Vic Beasley and Will Clarke — can collapse the pocket and disrupt Ta’amu, Arlington’s secondary will have chances to make game-changing plays. If D.C.’s offensive line holds up, the Defenders could find big plays downfield.
Defenders vs. Renegades Prediction
This feels like a close, gritty game where mistakes will be costly. Arlington has been a little hotter lately, but D.C.’s overall roster talent gives them a slight edge — if they protect the ball.
Defenders vs. Renegades UFL Week 5 Prediction: DC DEFENDERS +3