Chicago Red Stars W vs San Diego Wave W prediction & analysis
76%
Footrivo pick
Over 1.5 goals
Strong pick · fair odds 1.32 · bookmaker 1.22
8/10Rating
1.22Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultSan Diego Wave W to win66% · @1.40
Double chanceSan Diego Wave W or draw88% · @1.05
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score55% · @1.90
GoalsOver 1.5 goals76% · @1.22
Correct scoreCorrect score 0–113% · fair 7.42
Chicago Red Stars W vs San Diego Wave W preview and prediction
The match
The NWSL Women sees Chicago Red Stars W take on San Diego Wave W on Sunday 31 May, kicking off at 18:00 (WAT) at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium. Chicago Red Stars W are 16th with 17 points from 30 games (in the bottom three), while San Diego Wave W sit 2nd on 58 points (in the top four). A gap of 41 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Chicago Red Stars W's last 5: WLLWL Most recently they beat Bay FC W 1–0 away. Goals have dried up – just 0.5 per game.
San Diego Wave W's last 5: LDWWL Most recently they lost to Orlando Pride W 0–1 at home. On the road they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.0 scored and 1.3 conceded.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 29 March 2026, finished San Diego Wave W 2–0 Chicago Red Stars W.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.7 goals: 0.7 for Chicago Red Stars W and 2.0 for San Diego Wave W. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 52%, both teams to score at 55%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Chicago Red Stars W 12%, draw 22%, San Diego Wave W 66%.
Both teams to score: yes (55%) at 1.90.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 76% chance at odds of 1.22. Predicted score: Chicago Red Stars W 0–2 San Diego Wave W. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Chicago Red Stars W12%fair 8.27 · @6.60
Draw22%fair 4.51 · @4.40
San Diego Wave W66%fair 1.52 · @1.40
2.67Expected goals
0.72Chicago Red Stars W xG
1.95San Diego Wave W xG
55%Both score
52%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
0–113%
0–213%
1–110%
1–29%
0–39%
0–07%
From our goals model: Chicago Red Stars W 0.7 – 2.0 San Diego Wave W expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Chicago Red Stars W vs San Diego Wave W?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 76% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Chicago Red Stars W vs San Diego Wave W?
On our numbers Chicago Red Stars W have a 12% chance of winning, the draw 22% and San Diego Wave W 66%.
How many goals will there be in Chicago Red Stars W vs San Diego Wave W?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 52% likely and both teams score 55% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Chicago Red Stars W vs San Diego Wave W?
Our predicted score is Chicago Red Stars W 0–2 San Diego Wave W, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.
When is Chicago Red Stars W vs San Diego Wave W?
Chicago Red Stars W vs San Diego Wave W (NWSL Women) kicks off on Sunday 31 May 2026 at 18:00 (West Africa Time) at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.