North Carolina Courage W vs San Diego Wave W Prediction, Odds & Tips
Draw or Away (X2)Odds1.50
North Carolina Courage WDrawSan Diego Wave W
24%35%40%
Over/Under 2.5
Over 2.5
58%
Why we like it
- Model advice: Double chance : draw or San Diego Wave W.
- Recent form: North Carolina Courage W WLLLW, San Diego Wave W LWWWW (oldest to newest).
- North Carolina Courage W score 1.9 a game this season; San Diego Wave W score 1.5.
Match preview
North Carolina Courage W host San Diego Wave W in the NWSL Women (Group Stage) on Saturday, 17 October 2026 at WakeMed Soccer Park.
This season North Carolina Courage W score 1.8 and concede 1.5 goals a game; San Diego Wave W score 1.5 and concede 1.0.
In their last 5 meetings, North Carolina Courage W won 2, San Diego Wave W won 2 and 1 ended level.
Our model leans towards Draw or Away (X2) with 76% confidence, priced at 1.50.
Quick answers
Who will win North Carolina Courage W vs San Diego Wave W?
Our model gives North Carolina Courage W 24%, the draw 35% and San Diego Wave W 40%. Our tip is Draw or Away (X2) (76% confidence).
Will both teams score?
Our BTTS pick is yes, both teams to score (GG), with 59% confidence.
Over or under 2.5 goals?
We expect over 2.5 goals (three or more), 58% confidence.
What is the predicted correct score?
Our most likely score is North Carolina Courage W 1 - 1 San Diego Wave W. Correct-score picks are long shots, so treat it as a guide.
What is the safest bet?
Double chance X2 (Draw or Away (X2)) has 76% confidence at odds of 1.50.
When is North Carolina Courage W vs San Diego Wave W?
Kick-off is Saturday, 17 October 2026, 23:00 UTC at WakeMed Soccer Park. The time on this page is shown in your own time zone.
Match events
- 4'Melanie BarcenasAssist: Lia Eugenia Godfrey●
- 26'Kennedy Wesley
- 52'Trinity ByarsAssist: Gia Corley●
- ⇄Gianna Rose Paul ⇄ Ana Beatriz Gomes Lopes53'
- Natalie Jacobs60'
- 63'Lia Eugenia Godfrey ⇄ Laurina Fazer⇄
- 63'Trinity Byars ⇄ Ludmila Da Silva⇄
- ⇄Evelyn Ijeh ⇄ Vilde Risa71'
- ⇄Felicitas·Rauch ⇄ Ella Hase71'
- 79'Melanie Barcenas ⇄ Barbara Bonansea⇄
- 80'Kimmi Ascanio ⇄ Laila Harbert⇄
- ●Vilde RisaAssist: Ashley Sanchez83'
- 85'Gia Corley ⇄ Brooklyn Jean Courtnall⇄
- ⇄Natalie Jacobs ⇄ Carly Wickenheiser85'
- ⇄Érica Meg Parkinson ⇄ hannah betfort85'
Match stats
North Carolina Courage WSan Diego Wave W
Expected goals (xG)
1.322.01
Key stats
Per game, this seasonNorth Carolina Courage WSan Diego Wave W
Model comparison
PercentNorth Carolina Courage WSan Diego Wave W
Goals scored, last 5
10.08.0
Goals conceded, last 5
6.03.0
Goal forecast: North Carolina Courage W Under 2.5, San Diego Wave W Under 2.5Model verdict: Win or draw
North Carolina Courage W · last 0
0W 0D 0LNo matches.
San Diego Wave W · last 0
0W 0D 0LNo matches.
Head to head
Last 92
North Carolina Courage W
Sept 2026San Diego Wave W2-1North Carolina Courage W
Aug 2025North Carolina Courage W0-0San Diego Wave W
May 2025San Diego Wave W5-2North Carolina Courage W
Oct 2024North Carolina Courage W2-1San Diego Wave W
Sept 2024San Diego Wave W1-4North Carolina Courage W
Oct 2023North Carolina Courage W0-0San Diego Wave W
Apr 2023San Diego Wave W3-1North Carolina Courage W
Oct 2022San Diego Wave0-0North Carolina Courage W
May 2022North Carolina Courage W0-1San Diego Wave
Best available odds
DecimalHT/FT
1/X15.00
1/223.00
X/26.50
X/X6.50
1/13.60
X/16.50
2/123.00
2/X15.00
2/24.00
Correct score
1-17.50
2-111.00
1-012.00
0-112.00
1-212.00
2-013.00
2-213.00
0-015.00
0-215.00
3-119.00
3-021.00
1-321.00
0-321.00
Highlighted = our pick. Odds change; check with the bookmaker before betting.
Confirmed line-ups
ConfirmedNorth Carolina Courage W 4-3-3
1K. Sheridan
13R. Williams
4N. Jacobs
18U. Shiragaki
11F. Rauch
16R. Jackson
20S. Koyama
19E. Parkinson
23G. Paul
10E. Ijeh
2A. Sanchez
San Diego Wave W 4-3-3
12Sandra Paños
16A. D. Van Zanten
2K. Wesley
14K. McNabb
75P. Morroni
10K. Dali
8K. Ascanio
11G. Corley
7M. Barcenas
15T. Byars
22Luisa Agudelo
