Gotham FC (home)
- Gotham FC and Portland Thorns will meet in a top-four NWSL fixture on Saturday with a lot of points on the line as both teams have 31 points in the table. This is a key clash and sets up an intriguing NJ/NY Gotham FC (W) vs Portland Thorns (W) prediction for fans and bettors alike.
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Recent form:
- Gotham are in a slightly better league position after 21 matches (3rd) and are in better form going into the game with three wins and two draws in their last five.
- Gotham, who will be the hosts at the Red Bull Arena, have won three, drawn three and lost four of their ten home games in NWSL 2025.
- Gotham's fluidity, relentless pressing and ability to make good transitions at pace make them a difficult side to face, something noted in our latest NJ/NY Gotham FC (W) vs Portland Thorns (W) preview.
Portland Thorns (away)
- Portland are very different and Rob Gale has been very pragmatic and adaptable since taking over in July 2024.
- His midfield players can change shape and formation and make the Thorns tough to play through and expose opponents when they are caught out.
- The Thorns are equally tough to score against, but can unlock a game with an instant directness.
Head-to-Head
- This game will be a chess match with Gale’s adaptability going up against Amoros’ high-octane game, so the NJ/NY Gotham FC (W) vs Portland Thorns (W) prediction remains far from straightforward.
- Portland have won one of the last three head-to-heads (Won 1, Lost 2).
- Gotham should take the win here as they are in slightly superior form and have the edge in recent head-to-heads (Won 2, Lost 1).
Key Players
Julie Dufour has scored two of Portland’s last four goals in their past five games and can be backed to add to that tally on Saturday.
Betting Insights
- Gotham are the favorites with the bookies at -125, while Portland are at +290, so there is plenty of value in the Thorns’ price, especially when considering some NJ/NY Gotham FC (W) vs Portland Thorns (W) betting tips for this fixture.
- The Thorns have scored and conceded 1.20 goals per game on average away from home, while Gotham have hit and shipped exactly 1.00 per home game, so we can expect both teams' games to be open and competitive.
Prediction
A draw at +230 looks an even bigger value, but Gotham should take the win here as they are in slightly superior form and have the edge in recent head-to-heads ( Won 2, Lost 1 ).
