Value bet: Utah Royals W to win @ 2.95 – our chance 37% vs 34% implied by the price (edge +10%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Quick tips for this match
ResultSan Diego Wave W to win ✓40% · @2.15
Double chanceEither team to win ✓77% · @1.22
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓59% · @1.55
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓76% · @1.22
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗9% · fair 11.04
San Diego Wave W vs Utah Royals W preview and prediction
The match
Utah Royals W travel to Snapdragon Stadium in the NWSL Women on Saturday 22 August (03:00 WAT) to face San Diego Wave W. San Diego Wave W are 2nd with 58 points from 30 games (in the top four), while Utah Royals W sit 7th on 47 points (in the top half).
Form guide
San Diego Wave W's last 5: DLWLD Most recently they drew with Denver Summit W 1–1 at home. At home they have won 0 and lost 2 of their last 3. Goals have dried up – just 0.7 per game.
Utah Royals W's last 5: WLWLW Most recently they beat Bay FC W 3–2 at home. Goals have not been a problem: 2.3 per game.
Utah Royals W arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.0 points a game against 0.8.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 23 March 2026, finished Utah Royals W 1–2 San Diego Wave W.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.7 goals: 1.4 for San Diego Wave W and 1.3 for Utah Royals W. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 53%, both teams to score at 59%.
Betting angles
Win chances: San Diego Wave W 40%, draw 23%, Utah Royals W 37%.
Both teams to score: yes (59%) at 1.55.
Value angle: Utah Royals W to win at 2.95 – 37% on our numbers against 34% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 76% chance at odds of 1.22. Predicted score: San Diego Wave W 1–1 Utah Royals W. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
San Diego Wave W40%fair 2.51 · @2.15
Draw23%fair 4.40 · @3.40
Utah Royals W37%fair 2.67 · @2.95
2.73Expected goals
1.39San Diego Wave W xG
1.34Utah Royals W xG
59%Both score
53%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–112%
1–09%
0–19%
2–18%
1–28%
0–06%
From our goals model: San Diego Wave W 1.4 – 1.3 Utah Royals W expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for San Diego Wave W vs Utah Royals W?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 76% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win San Diego Wave W vs Utah Royals W?
On our numbers San Diego Wave W have a 40% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Utah Royals W 37%.
How many goals will there be in San Diego Wave W vs Utah Royals W?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 53% likely and both teams score 59% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for San Diego Wave W vs Utah Royals W?
Our predicted score is San Diego Wave W 1–1 Utah Royals W, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.
When is San Diego Wave W vs Utah Royals W?
San Diego Wave W vs Utah Royals W (NWSL Women) kicks off on Saturday 22 August 2026 at 03:00 (West Africa Time) at Snapdragon 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.
