Houston Dash W vs Chicago Red Stars W prediction & analysis
68%
Footrivo pick
Houston Dash W to win
Good pick · fair odds 1.48 · bookmaker 1.55 · Won ✓
7/10Rating
1.55Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultHouston Dash W to win ✓68% · @1.55
Double chanceHouston Dash W or draw ✓89% · @1.11
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗55% · @1.65
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓77% · @1.18
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–0 ✗13% · fair 7.49
Houston Dash W vs Chicago Red Stars W preview and prediction
The match
The NWSL Women sees Houston Dash W take on Chicago Red Stars W on Thursday 20 August, kicking off at 01:00 (WAT) at Shell Energy Stadium. Houston Dash W are 12th with 33 points from 30 games (in the bottom half), while Chicago Red Stars W sit 16th on 17 points (in the bottom three). A gap of 16 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Houston Dash W's last 5: WDLWD Most recently they beat North Carolina Courage W 3–2 away. At home they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.3 scored and 1.2 conceded.
Chicago Red Stars W's last 5: LDLLL Most recently they lost to Seattle Reign FC W 0–1 away. On the road they have won 0 and lost 4 of their last 4. Goals have dried up – just 0.2 per game.
Houston Dash W arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.5 points a game against 0.2.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.7 goals: 2.0 for Houston Dash W and 0.7 for Chicago Red Stars W. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 55%, both teams to score at 55%. Their recent games have mostly stayed under 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Houston Dash W 68%, draw 21%, Chicago Red Stars W 11%.
Both teams to score: yes (55%) at 1.65.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Houston Dash W to win – a 68% chance at odds of 1.55, above our fair price of 1.48, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Houston Dash W 2–0 Chicago Red Stars W. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Houston Dash W68%fair 1.48 · @1.55
Draw21%fair 4.75 · @4.00
Chicago Red Stars W11%fair 8.87 · @5.00
2.73Expected goals
2.03Houston Dash W xG
0.71Chicago Red Stars W xG
55%Both score
55%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–013%
1–013%
2–19%
1–19%
3–09%
0–07%
From our goals model: Houston Dash W 2.0 – 0.7 Chicago Red Stars 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
Houston Dash W to win✓
68%
1.48
1.55
Double chance
Houston Dash W or draw✓
89%
1.13
1.11
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
55%
1.80
1.65
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
77%
1.30
1.18
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
55%
1.83
1.62
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
67%
1.50
1.48
Half-time result
Houston Dash W ahead at half-time✓
49%
2.06
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Houston Dash W / FT Houston Dash W✓
44%
2.26
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–0✗
13%
7.49
–
Form
Houston Dash W – last 6
WDLWDD
17 Aug
@ North Carolina Courage W
3–2
W
9 Aug
vs Kansas City W
1–1
D
2 Aug
vs NJNY Gotham FC W
0–1
L
25 Jul
vs Bay FC W
1–0
W
19 Jul
@ Racing Louisville W
1–1
D
13 Jul
@ Denver Summit W
2–2
D
1.3Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
67%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Chicago Red Stars W – last 6
LDLLLL
15 Aug
@ Seattle Reign FC W
0–1
L
10 Aug
vs Bay FC W
0–0
D
1 Aug
@ Racing Louisville W
1–2
L
25 Jul
@ Orlando Pride W
0–1
L
18 Jul
vs Angel City W
0–2
L
11 Jul
@ Boston Legacy W
0–2
L
0.2Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
17%Both scored
17%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Houston Dash W and Chicago Red Stars W.
What is the prediction for Houston Dash W vs Chicago Red Stars W?
Our pick is Houston Dash W to win with a 68% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.55.
Who will win Houston Dash W vs Chicago Red Stars W?
On our numbers Houston Dash W have a 68% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Chicago Red Stars W 11%.
How many goals will there be in Houston Dash W vs Chicago Red Stars W?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 55% likely and both teams score 55% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Houston Dash W vs Chicago Red Stars W?
Our predicted score is Houston Dash W 2–0 Chicago Red Stars W, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.
When is Houston Dash W vs Chicago Red Stars W?
Houston Dash W vs Chicago Red Stars W (NWSL Women) kicks off on Thursday 20 August 2026 at 01:00 (West Africa Time) at Shell Energy 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.
