ResultNorth Carolina Courage W to win ✗42% · @2.33
Double chanceEither team to win ✓77% · @1.22
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓59% · @1.62
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓75% · @1.25
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗9% · fair 10.54
North Carolina Courage W vs Utah Royals W preview and prediction
The match
North Carolina Courage W host Utah Royals W in the NWSL Women on Sunday 26 July, with kick-off at 00:45 (WAT) at WakeMed Soccer Park. North Carolina Courage W are 9th with 45 points from 30 games (in the bottom half), while Utah Royals W sit 7th on 47 points (in the top half). Only 2 points separate the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
North Carolina Courage W's last 5: LLWWW Most recently they lost to Bay FC W 0–3 away. At home they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.5 scored and 1.3 conceded.
Utah Royals W's last 5: WLLDW Most recently they beat Orlando Pride W 1–0 at home. They average 1.7 scored and 1.7 conceded.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.7 goals: 1.4 for North Carolina Courage W and 1.3 for Utah Royals W. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 52%, both teams to score at 59%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: North Carolina Courage W 42%, draw 23%, Utah Royals W 35%.
Both teams to score: yes (59%) at 1.62.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 75% chance at odds of 1.25. Predicted score: North Carolina Courage W 1–1 Utah Royals W. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
North Carolina Courage W42%fair 2.36 · @2.33
Draw23%fair 4.44 · @3.45
Utah Royals W35%fair 2.84 · @2.60
2.72Expected goals
1.44North Carolina Courage W xG
1.28Utah Royals W xG
59%Both score
52%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–112%
1–09%
2–19%
0–18%
1–28%
2–07%
From our goals model: North Carolina Courage W 1.4 – 1.3 Utah Royals W expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
North Carolina Courage W to win✗
42%
2.36
2.33
Double chance
Either team to win✓
77%
1.29
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
59%
1.68
1.62
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
75%
1.33
1.25
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
52%
1.93
1.77
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
70%
1.43
1.36
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
42%
2.38
–
Half-time / full-time
HT North Carolina Courage W / FT North Carolina Courage W✗
24%
4.19
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–0✗
9%
10.54
–
Form
North Carolina Courage W – last 6
LLWWWL
18 Jul
@ Bay FC W
0–3
L
11 Jul
vs Washington Spirit W
0–2
L
5 Jul
vs Seattle Reign FC W
3–1
W
1 Jun
@ Angel City W
2–1
W
16 May
vs Chicago Red Stars W
4–0
W
9 May
@ Orlando Pride W
0–1
L
1.5Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
33%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Utah Royals W – last 6
WLLDWW
19 Jul
vs Orlando Pride W
1–0
W
11 Jul
vs NJNY Gotham FC W
1–3
L
5 Jul
@ Chicago Red Stars W
2–3
L
30 May
@ Portland Thorns W
2–2
D
23 May
vs Denver Summit W
2–1
W
18 May
vs Racing Louisville W
2–1
W
1.7Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
83%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between North Carolina Courage W and Utah Royals W.
What is the prediction for North Carolina Courage W vs Utah Royals W?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 75% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win North Carolina Courage W vs Utah Royals W?
On our numbers North Carolina Courage W have a 42% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Utah Royals W 35%.
How many goals will there be in North Carolina Courage W vs Utah Royals W?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 52% likely and both teams score 59% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for North Carolina Courage W vs Utah Royals W?
Our predicted score is North Carolina Courage W 1–1 Utah Royals W, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.
When is North Carolina Courage W vs Utah Royals W?
North Carolina Courage W vs Utah Royals W (NWSL Women) kicks off on Sunday 26 July 2026 at 00:45 (West Africa Time) at WakeMed Soccer Park.
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.
