San Diego Wave
- San Diego Wave have been flying the flag at the top of the NWSL 2026 standings so far this season with 25 points from 13 games.
- San Diego have won three, drawn one and lost one of their last five.
NJ/NY Gotham FC
- NJ/NY Gotham FC are hot on their tails in fifth spot with 21 points from 11.
- Gotham have won four of their last five and lost none.
- Gotham's style of play under Juan Carlos Amorós has been to dictate the rhythm of the game with their possession-based 4-3-3 system.
Head-to-Head
- The last meeting in NWSL 2025 was a 2-0 away win for Gotham.
- The last five meetings have been even at two wins each, with one draw.
- San Diego Wave have failed to beat Gotham in the last two home head-to-heads.
Key Players
- Dudinha
- San Diego have scored 8 goals in their last 5 games.
- She has three goals in her last 5 appearances and is their biggest goal threat.
- Jaedyn Shaw
- Jaedyn Shaw has been in equally good form for Gotham, with 3 goals in the same amount of games.
- Gotham have scored 7 times in their last 5 outings.
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Defence
- San Diego Wave have conceded five goals in their six home games in NWSL 2026.
- Gotham have conceded only two in four away.
- Gotham's defence is a big reason for their form and should make them a threat on Sunday.
Betting Insights
Gotham win at 2.29 with under 2.5 goals at 1.83 .
Prediction
- This match-up of two compact and possession-based units should see Gotham just edge it in what is likely to be a cagey affair.
- Gotham, therefore, arrive as the form favorites for this game.
- An away score of 0-1 or 0-2 suits the script best.
