Utah Royals (home)
- Utah have a slight edge in the NWSL 2026 standings in 4th with 42 points from 25 games compared to North Carolina's 39 points from 25 games in 7th, but the home field advantage and their head-to-head record this season makes the hosts the more likely winner in this match.
- Across their last 2 head-to-heads in the 2026 NWSL, Utah have drawn and won the other game 4-1 in the reverse fixture eight weeks ago.
- Utah Royals have averaged 1.58 goals per home game in the 2026 NWSL, having already scored 19 home goals.
- At home in the 2026 NWSL, Utah have won seven and lost five, and they are a tough nut to crack in Salt Lake City.
North Carolina Courage (away)
- North Carolina have won six, drawn two and lost four of their away games in the 2026 NWSL, averaging 1.83 goals scored and 1.33 goals conceded per match.
- North Carolina are in a slight decline of late, with their last two games ending in 2-1 defeats away at San Diego Wave FC and at home to Gotham FC, and that makes them a little less likely to succeed on Sunday.
Head-to-Head
The last head-to-head between these two teams saw Utah thrash North Carolina 4-1 in an away game eight weeks ago.
Key Players
Courage’s Ashley Sanchez has hit six goals in their five-game run , a purple patch which has seen them score 12 times in total.
Betting Insights
- The odds reflect this, with Utah available at 2.22 compared to Courage's 2.67, so there is real value in the home side in the moneyline market despite it being a close game on paper.
- A sharp alternative selection is Both Teams to Score at 1.47, appealing given the attacking threat on both sides.
Prediction
Given Utah's home edge and the season head-to-head, Utah Royals look the more likely winner, with Both Teams to Score as a viable secondary play.
