Bay FC
- Bay FC are 11th in NWSL 2026 with 15 points from 13 games.
- They are on a run of three losses, one draw and one win.
- Emma Coates took charge on 4 December 2025 and the team set up in a 4-2-3-1 formation.
North Carolina Courage
- North Carolina Courage are 7th in NWSL 2026 with 21 points from 13 games.
- They have conceded five goals from six away trips in NWSL 2026 (W3, D2, L1).
- Mak Lind took over as head coach on 24 January 2026 and has given the team a more aggressive edge.
- The Courage are unbeaten in their last 2 away matches.
Head-to-Head
- Bay FC have the better recent H2H record.
- Bay won 3-1 away three months ago in NWSL 2026.
- Bay have won two of the last three meetings.
Key Players
Ashley Sanchez has scored four of North Carolina's 11 goals across their last five games.
Betting Insights
- Courage are slight favorites at 2.18, Bay are 3.14 and the tie is 3.2.
- The main market recommendation is Over 2.5 goals at 1.84.
- Both Teams To Score - Yes is available at 1.67.
- Bay have averaged 1.0 goals per game at home against Courage, while the visitors have averaged 2.0 away against Bay.
Prediction
- The preview expects North Carolina Courage to nick the victory.
- Suggested scorelines that fit the markets are 1-2 or 1-1.
