North Carolina Courage W vs San Diego Wave W prediction & analysis
61%
Footrivo pick
Both teams to score
Good pick · fair odds 1.63 · bookmaker 1.44 · Won ✓
5/10Rating
1.44Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultSan Diego Wave W to win ✓40% · @2.50
Double chanceEither team to win ✓77% · @1.29
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓61% · @1.44
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓79% · fair 1.27
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✓9% · fair 11.59
North Carolina Courage W vs San Diego Wave W preview and prediction
The match
North Carolina Courage W host San Diego Wave W in the NWSL Women on Sunday 18 October, with kick-off at 00:00 (WAT) at WakeMed Soccer Park. North Carolina Courage W are 9th with 45 points from 30 games (in the bottom half), while San Diego Wave W sit 2nd on 58 points (in the top four). A gap of 13 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
North Carolina Courage W's last 5: WLLLW Most recently they beat Seattle Reign FC W 1–0 away. Goals have not been a problem: 2.0 per game.
San Diego Wave W's last 5: WWWWL Most recently they beat Orlando Pride W 2–1 away. On the road they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.8 scored and 0.8 conceded.
San Diego Wave W arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.5 points a game against 1.0.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 12 September 2026, finished San Diego Wave W 2–1 North Carolina Courage W.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.9 goals: 1.4 for North Carolina Courage W and 1.5 for San Diego Wave W. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 56% likely and both teams score in 61% of our simulations. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: North Carolina Courage W 37%, draw 23%, San Diego Wave W 40%.
Both teams to score: yes (61%) at 1.44.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 61% chance at odds of 1.44. Predicted score: North Carolina Courage W 1–1 San Diego Wave W. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
North Carolina Courage W37%fair 2.73 · @2.40
Draw23%fair 4.36 · @3.25
San Diego Wave W40%fair 2.47 · @2.50
2.91Expected goals
1.41North Carolina Courage W xG
1.50San Diego Wave W xG
61%Both score
56%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–112%
1–29%
0–18%
2–18%
1–08%
0–26%
From our goals model: North Carolina Courage W 1.4 – 1.5 San Diego Wave W expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for North Carolina Courage W vs San Diego Wave W?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 61% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.44.
Who will win North Carolina Courage W vs San Diego Wave W?
On our numbers North Carolina Courage W have a 37% chance of winning, the draw 23% and San Diego Wave W 40%.
How many goals will there be in North Carolina Courage W vs San Diego Wave W?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 56% likely and both teams score 61% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for North Carolina Courage W vs San Diego Wave W?
Our predicted score is North Carolina Courage W 1–1 San Diego Wave W, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.
When is North Carolina Courage W vs San Diego Wave W?
North Carolina Courage W vs San Diego Wave W (NWSL Women) kicks off on Sunday 18 October 2026 at 00:00 (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.
