Boston Legacy FC
- Boston Legacy FC are 12th in the NWSL 2026 with 20 points from 18 games, while their opponents this Sunday, Portland Thorns, sit 6th in the table with 28 points from the same number of games.
- Filipa Patão's side have been in better form than their visitors lately (W3, D1, L1), so they'll be the likelier winners this weekend, but Portland's quality shouldn't be underestimated and this should be a close game.
- Boston's last 3 results were a 1-2 home loss against Washington Spirit, a 1-0 home win against Kansas City Current and a 1-1 away draw against Denver Summit FC, while Portland's most recent 3 results were a 2-1 away defeat to Denver Summit FC, a 2-2 draw at home with Gotham FC and a 5-1 loss on the road against Utah Royals.
- Patão has maintained Boston's high-intensity, front-foot, press-first identity since taking the helm on 1 July 2025, while Robert Vilahamn has done the opposite since taking over on 4th March 2026, slowing the ball down and favouring a more patient approach to build up in possession.
- Boston have won 2 of their last 3 home games, losing the other, so they've been consistent but not reliable here.
Portland Thorns
- Portland have lost 3 of their last 5 matches, drawing 1 and winning 1, so they're in mediocre form heading into this one.
- Portland have conceded 21 goals on their travels in the NWSL 2026, an average of 2.10 per-game.
Key Players
Sammy Smith has been Boston's biggest threat over the past month, scoring 2 of his side's 6 goals in their last 5 games, but Portland are the team with the real danger man in Sophia Wilson , who has 3 of his team's 8 goals in the same period.
Betting Insights
- Boston have found their feet in the last few weeks and their recent results point towards them getting the better of Portland on Sunday, however, the slight edge that the market gives Boston Legacy FC (2.41) over Portland (2.43) looks about right as the Thorns have quality in their ranks and this should be a really close game.
- Both sides have some decent quality going forward, so we're backing Both sides to score at 1.53, as the game will be open, while we're also going for Over 2.5 goals at 1.6 as an 'outsider' bet.
Prediction
Filipa Patão's side have been in better form than their visitors lately (W3, D1, L1) , so they'll be the likelier winners this weekend, but Portland's quality shouldn't be underestimated and this should be a close game.
