Chicago Red Stars
- Chicago Red Stars are 16th on 17 points.
- Last-5: 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats.
- They suffered heavy defeats: 6-1 at Denver Summit FC and 0-6 vs North Carolina Courage.
Washington Spirit
- Washington Spirit are 2nd on 43 points from 24 matches.
- They arrive with two wins, one draw and two defeats from their last five matches.
- Adrián González's tactics and identity have remained consistent, and the visitors have enough bite to suggest they can get the better of the Stars.
Key Players
Julia Grosso remains the biggest spark for Chicago and scored two of the Stars' five goals in their last five.
Betting Insights
- Washington Spirit are favorites at 1.24.
- A supporting angle is Spirit to win with over 2.5 goals at 1.44, which covers the likelihood of Chicago getting on the scoresheet at home.
Prediction
- Spirit should be on the winning side in Chicago.
- Washington's 4-3-3 / 4-2-3-1 base system and pressing style should test Chicago's reactionary, counterattacking approach.