Bay FC (W)

vs

Chicago Red Stars (W)

Preview

Bay FC (W)

• Bay FC (W) are 13th in NWSL 2026 with 11 points from nine games.
• Bay FC (W) are on a roll of one win, two draws and two defeats in their last five league games.
• Bay FC (W) have conceded seven goals in five home games this campaign.

Chicago Red Stars (W)

• Chicago Red Stars (W) are 16th with six points from ten games.
• Chicago have lost four of their last five and failed to take a point in their previous four games.
• The Red Stars have been poor on the road all season with five defeats and no goals scored away.

Head-to-Head

• It is a surprise that Chicago are such long shots given they have a good recent record against Bay FC (W).
• Bay FC (W) have failed to win either of their previous two home games against the Red Stars, which may give the visitors a psychological lift.

Key Players

• Emma Coates has Bay FC (W) playing a patient, possession-first style with a 4-3-3 system that can morph into a 4-2-3-1.
• The dynamic midfield players are key to the system and there is an emphasis on control and building up from the back.
• Martin Sjoegren’s early signs at Chicago show a similar structured, control mindset with a hybrid 4-3-3/4-2-3-1.

Betting Insights

• Bay FC (W) are the odds-on favorite at 1.78 to win Sunday’s NWSL clash.
• Chicago are priced at 4.45 and look long shots despite their recent head-to-head edge.
• Given Chicago’s recent away woes and lack of goals on the road, a bet on Bay FC (W) to win to nil could be of some value.

Prediction

• Bay FC (W) should have enough to edge this match up, but Chicago will make it tough and can score on the counter if they get it right.
• The hosts’ possession-first approach could suit the visitors, yet Chicago’s ongoing away problems make Bay FC (W) the safer pick.