Chicago Red Stars
- Chicago Red Stars have conceded 6 goals in four home games in NWSL 2026 (W2, L2).
- Chicago haven’t yet been able to produce goals in the same way Portland have, relying on a physical presence up front and getting numbers forward; no standout scorer has emerged recently.
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Chicago’s last 3 saw them:
- lose 1-0 away to Utah Royals
- win 2-0 at home against Boston Legacy FC
- lose 2-0 at home to Gotham FC
Portland Thorns
- Sunday’s early NWSL action sees Portland Thorns travel to take on Chicago Red Stars, two teams currently occupying opposite ends of the standings with 13 points from 6 games for the Thorns in second place and 6 points from 7 for Chicago in fourteenth.
- Vilahamn’s approach has quickly translated into results, Portland sit second in the NWSL table and are unbeaten in their last 3.
- Portland’s most recent games have seen them draw 2-2 at North Carolina Courage and beat Angel City FC 2-1 away from home.
- Pietra Tordin has been in fine form, netting 3 goals in the last 5 games.
Head-to-Head
- Head-to-head, in 3 meetings in the NWSL, Portland have won once, Chicago once, and the other was a draw.
- Chicago Red Stars have failed to win any of their last 3 home games against Portland.
Key Players
Pietra Tordin has been in fine form, netting 3 goals in the last 5 games .
Betting Insights
Portland will be the clear favorites here, at 1.7 , while Chicago Red Stars are priced at 4.28 and the draw at 3.58 .
Prediction
Given the form of the teams, Portland’s attacking firepower, and the odds, we’ll go for the visitors to edge this, however Chicago’s newfound defensive structure could make this a tough game for Portland.
