Chicago Red Stars W vs Utah Royals W preview and prediction
The match
Chicago Red Stars W host Utah Royals W in the NWSL Women on Sunday 5 July, with kick-off at 22:00 (WAT) at SeatGeek Stadium. Chicago Red Stars W are 16th with 17 points from 30 games (in the bottom three), while Utah Royals W sit 7th on 47 points (in the top half). A gap of 30 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.
Utah Royals W's last 5: DWWWW Most recently they drew with Portland Thorns W 2–2 away. They average 1.7 scored and 0.7 conceded. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Utah Royals W arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.7 points a game against 1.0.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 4 April 2026, finished Utah Royals W 1–0 Chicago Red Stars W.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.6 goals: 0.7 for Chicago Red Stars W and 1.9 for Utah Royals W. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 50%, both teams to score at 55%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Chicago Red Stars W 11%, draw 23%, Utah Royals W 65%.
Both teams to score: yes (55%) at 1.80.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 74% chance at odds of 1.25. Predicted score: Chicago Red Stars W 0–2 Utah Royals W. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Chicago Red Stars W11%fair 8.91 · @5.50
Draw23%fair 4.26 · @3.75
Utah Royals W65%fair 1.53 · @1.53
2.58Expected goals
0.68Chicago Red Stars W xG
1.90Utah Royals W xG
55%Both score
50%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
0–114%
0–214%
1–110%
1–29%
0–39%
0–08%
From our goals model: Chicago Red Stars W 0.7 – 1.9 Utah Royals W expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Chicago Red Stars W vs Utah Royals W?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 74% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Chicago Red Stars W vs Utah Royals W?
On our numbers Chicago Red Stars W have a 11% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Utah Royals W 65%.
How many goals will there be in Chicago Red Stars W vs Utah Royals W?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 50% likely and both teams score 55% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Chicago Red Stars W vs Utah Royals W?
Our predicted score is Chicago Red Stars W 0–2 Utah Royals W, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is Chicago Red Stars W vs Utah Royals W?
Chicago Red Stars W vs Utah Royals W (NWSL Women) kicks off on Sunday 5 July 2026 at 22:00 (West Africa Time) at SeatGeek 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.
