Washington Spirit (W)

vs

Portland Thorns (W)

Preview

Washington Spirit

• Washington Spirit are 3rd in the NWSL 2026 table on 55 points from 30 games, while Portland Thorns are 6th on 50 points after 30 matches.
• Washington have been in good form of late with 3 wins and 2 losses in their last 5 matches in all competitions.
• Washington have won 8 of their 15 home matches in NWSL 2026, losing 6 and drawing 1 and have conceded just 14 goals at Audi Field, so they have a sturdy base to build from.

Portland Thorns

• The Thorns have won their last 2 games in a row and gone 2-2-1 in the last 5.
• Portland have a good chance here as they have won 2 games in a row and are unbeaten in their last 2 away games, winning 1 and drawing 1.
• Robert Vilahamn has done a solid job with the Thorns since taking over on 4 March 2026, getting them to press more and sit in a tight unit when out of possession.
• Portland have conceded 28 goals away from home in NWSL 2026 with a record of 6-3-6, so they are beatable in the final third and the hosts may have enough quality to make them pay.

Head-to-Head

• The Spirit have won 3 of the last 5 head-to-heads in NWSL 2026 with no draws.
• Washington have won 2 of their last 3 home games against Portland and also won the previous fixture 2-1 8 weeks ago.

Key Players

Betting Insights

• The market expects a close game, but Portland Thorns are coming to Audi Field with plenty of form.
• The Spirit are the favorites here but I am not keen on them at 1.62.
• Over 2.5 goals at 1.55 is my main bet, with Both Teams To Score: Yes coming in at 1.45 as well.

Prediction

• A 2-1 home win looks good in the correct score betting and would suit the odds on the head-to-head betting, although the away side have enough form to at least keep things competitive.
• The Spirit style does allow teams to counter at them and this should be an open and exciting game, so Over 2.5 goals and Both Teams To Score: Yes are attractive market options.