Utah Royals (home)
- Utah Royals have won seven and lost four of their 11 home matches in NWSL 2026.
- Utah Royals have won three and lost two of their last five matches but a home matchup against a team they beat 1-0 on the road in their last meeting in NWSL 2026 will be seen as a chance for them to pick up three points.
- The Royals are 3rd in NWSL 2026 with 42 points from 24 matches while Angel City FC are 9th with 36 points so the hosts are still the sharper side in a playoff push.
- But, with 1.73 goals per game at home this season, they should have the firepower to get the job done.
Angel City FC (away)
- Angel City FC have won five, drawn three and lost three of their 11 away matches in NWSL 2026.
- Angel City FC have won three, drawn one and lost one of their last five with their 3-1 win over Seattle Reign FC and 3-3 draw with Denver Summit FC showing the improvement they have made under Leif Gunnar Smerud.
- ACFC have varied between a more conservative double-pivot shape and a sharper press-to-transition approach since Leif Gunnar Smerud took over, so they have the tactical flexibility to match Utah's high-energy approach.
- They have scored 19 goals in those 11 matches so they should have enough to give Utah a good contest.
Head-to-Head
The Royals have failed to win their last two home games against Angel City FC, so they will know they are in for a tough match on Sunday.
Key Players
Mina Tanaka is the main goal threat for Utah with four of their nine in the last five coming from her, so if you are looking for an anytime goal scorer bet, take the Japanese forward in the box.
Betting Insights
- The Royals will have the quality and urgency to nick this so our first pick is Utah Royals to win, but the odds of 2.32 are also good value.
- Both Teams to Score - Yes looks good too at 1.52, given Utah have played with a bit more tempo in recent weeks and ACFC have scored 19 goals in 11 away matches in 2026.
- Over 2.5 goals gets our vote too at 1.62 as we think both sides will have enough of the ball to put it in the net a few times in what could be a goal fest.