Bay FC (W)
- Bay FC (W) are 14th in the NWSL 2026 table after 15 games with 18 points.
- Emma Coates has built a possession first identity for her side that sees them play a 4-2-3-1 system with some talented midfield players who are capable of unlocking defenses with their passing and movement.
- Karlie Lema has been the danger woman for the hosts with four of their eight goals in the last five coming from her boot, but the rest of the team are going to have to contribute if they are to beat the Reign.
Seattle Reign FC (W)
- Seattle Reign FC (W) are 10th in the NWSL 2026 after 15 games with 20 points.
- Laura Harvey's team are compact and organised, using structured blocks and selective pressing to hold up the channels and keep the games under control.
Head-to-Head
Bay have won one and drawn two of the last three head-to-head matchups while Seattle are still looking for a first victory in this series.
Key Players
- Karlie Lema - four of their eight goals in the last five have come from her boot.
- Madison Mercado - has given the Reign some of the spark they had been missing earlier in the season and with three goals in their last five she has been the catalyst of their resurgence.
Betting Insights
- Bay are the slight favorites at 2.2, but they are underpriced in our opinion with Seattle a much more tempting 2.94 to win and the draw at 3.4.
- Bay have won two and lost two of their last five, but the two wins have come in the most recent two matches after they picked up a 2-0 victory away at Racing Louisville and then a 3-0 victory at home to North Carolina Courage.
- They should win on home turf but Seattle have the organisation to keep it close.
- Both teams to score, over 2.5 match goals and the hosts to win looks a solid bet in this clash.
Prediction
- They should win on home turf but Seattle have the organisation to keep it close.
- Both teams to score and hosts to win is the preferred outcome.
