Angel City (home)
- Angel City are perfect at home in NWSL 2026 with 2 wins from 2 games so far.
- Alexander Straus, who took the Angel City job in June 2025, has quickly instilled a playing style that makes them difficult to play through, as they press high up the pitch in a narrow 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 system, looking to win the ball in advanced areas and get their creative midfield and inside-forward line into the game.
- They have scored in both of their home games in NWSL 2026, conceding just 1 goal across those 2 games, while the visitors will have to be wary of their pressing triggers and quick forwards.
Portland Thorns (away)
Portland Thorns have been less convincing on the road, winning 1, drawing 1 and losing 1 of their 3 away trips this term.
Head-to-Head
Portland are a difficult opponent and they will be tough to break down on Sunday, and a 2-0 away win in NWSL 2025 means Portland have the edge in the head-to-head, with Portland having 2 wins, Angel City 1 and 2 draws in the last 5 meetings between the two in all competitions.
Key Players
The Thorns don’t press as much as Angel City but when they line-up in a 4-2-3-1 with wing backs, they can be just as tough to beat, especially when they have their dangerwoman Olivia Moultrie , who has scored 3 of their last 8 goals and is playing with confidence.
Betting Insights
Over 2.5 goals is a good price at 1.9 , while Angel City are the most likely winners with a home win available at 2.24 .
