Bay FC (W)

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Utah Royals (W)

Preview

Bay FC (W)

• Coates, who took over at the helm in December 2025, has been building her team around a control of the midfield, a methodical build-up, and a structured, pressing game.
• Bay FC (W) are also a little inconsistent, with 2 wins and 3 defeats in their last 5 games.
• Their record at PayPal Park is less than inspiring, with just 1 win and 2 defeats from 3 games.
• Her side will need to become more consistent, particularly at home, where they’ve lost both of their last two home games.

Utah Royals (W)

• Jimmy Coenraets has had a similar time at the reins of Utah Royals (W), transforming a club into one of the most enterprising and tenacious sides in the NWSL through his high-tempo, direct, and pressing style since taking the reins in July 2024.
• Utah have hit a run of 4 straight wins and are unbeaten in their last 5, sitting in 5th in NWSL 2026 with 13 points from 7 games.
• The Royals’ away form will strike fear into the hosts’ hearts as they’ve won their last two on the road.
  • beating Seattle Reign FC 3-0.
  • beating Angel City FC 1-0.
• Averaging 1.60 goals scored and 0.80 conceded per game on the road in 2026, Utah can clearly mix it with the best of the away teams in the NWSL.
• Coenraets’ teams are quick to press, but they’re even quicker in transition and have an attacking ethos where each player is responsible for both pressing and contributing to the game.

Betting Insights

• Bay FC have failed to win any of their last 2 games at this venue.
• That psychological hold is all the more reason to back the visiting side at a price of 2.14.
• Over 2.5 goals looks likely with Utah keen to attack and averaging 1.60 goals scored and 0.80 conceded per away game.

Prediction

• Back the visitors to come good given Utah’s current run and away form.
• Expect an exciting game with a good chance of over 2.5 goals.