Racing Louisville FC (home)
- Racing are 16th in NWSL 2026 with 11 points after 15 matches, just one point behind Chicago Stars in 15th after 16 games.
- Racing are 2-2-3 at home in NWSL 2026, but have conceded only 11 goals in seven home fixtures.
- Racing's recent results are also mixed with one win, one draw and three defeats in their last five, but they should take something from a good 2-1 away win over Angel City that came immediately after a flat 0-2 home defeat to Bay FC.
Chicago Red Stars (away)
- Chicago are 1-0-7 away from home in NWSL 2026, conceding 17 goals in eight games.
- Chicago are installing a possession-based game, but their recent results have been poor with one win and four defeats in their last five games - and they arrive in Kentucky with three straight losses.
Head-to-Head
- However, the Kentucky-based side have a good record against Chicago, winning three of their last five meetings, and Stars have failed to win on either of their trips to this venue.
- Chicago's away record is shocking with three points from their eight away games.
Key Players
- Maja Lardner has been Louisville's main threat and has scored two of their three goals in the last five, but there is a general lack of quality all over the field.
- Martin Sjögren's team looked blunt and short on edge, with Jordyn Huitema their only sharp player as the Canadian forward has scored two of Chicago's three goals in their last five matches.
Betting Insights
- The Red Stars may be a tough and organised team, but the head-to-head record and odds on offer make the home team a play in this one.
- We believe Racing should win this one and make the odds look good with a home win and over 2.5 goals.
Prediction
Chicago can slow Racing down, so it might still be a low-scoring game, but we like the feel of the underdog bet at odds-against .
