Football · USA NWSL Women · 09/08, 00:30

Prediction: Washington Spirit (W) vs North Carolina Courage (W)

Team pages: Washington Spirit (W) · North Carolina Courage (W)

Prediction summary
Expected goals
2.74Total
Washington Spirit (W)1.55
North Carolina Courage (W)1.2
1X2
45% 27% 29%
Washington Spirit (W) Draw North Carolina Courage (W)
Markets
Over 2.5 goals 52% Both teams to score 54%
Most likely score
1-1
Recent form · 10 last
Washington Spirit (W) 7-0-3 (W-D-L)
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North Carolina Courage (W) 6-0-4 (W-D-L)
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Head-to-head
Washington Spirit (W) 3–1–2 North Carolina Courage (W) (6 last)
  • North Carolina Courage (W)0-2Washington Spirit (W)
  • North Carolina Courage (W)1-1Washington Spirit (W)
  • Washington Spirit (W)3-1North Carolina Courage (W)
  • North Carolina Courage (W)0-1Washington Spirit (W)
  • Washington Spirit (W)0-1North Carolina Courage (W)
  • Washington Spirit (W)0-1North Carolina Courage (W)
Our model (Elo) vs Market Rating Elo · Washington Spirit (W) 1564 · North Carolina Courage (W) 1520
Washington Spirit (W)DrawNorth Carolina Courage (W)
Our model44%28%28%
Market45%26%29%
Estimated total (ours) 2.74 goals · Bet365 line 2.75

The bar above blends our model with the market: where our probability diverges most from the odds is where the model sees the widest gap.

Model analysis
1st-half goalsOver 1.5 · 53%model estimate

Match keys

  • Our model (Elo, opponent-adjusted) favours Washington Spirit (W) (rating 1564 vs 1520).
  • H2H favours Washington Spirit (W): 3-1-2.
  • Cards-heavy: 4.8 🟨 combined avg.

Statistics · 10/10 matches analysed

F = for · A = against · HT = half-time · FT = full-time

Washington Spirit (W)North Carolina Courage (W)
Goals for / against (FT)1.4 / 11.9 / 1.3
Goals for / against (HT)0.7 / 0.40.5 / 0.7
Half-time result (W/D/L)30/50/20%20/50/30%
Corners (HT / FT)1.2 / 3.11.9 / 4.3
Cards (🟨 / 🟥)2.9 / 01.9 / 0

Head-to-head (H2H) · Washington Spirit (W) 312 North Carolina Courage (W)

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DateHomeScoreAway
12/07/26
USA NWSL Women
North Carolina Courage (W)0-2
HT 0-2
Washington Spirit (W)
12/10/25
USA NWSL Women
North Carolina Courage (W)1-1
HT 0-0
Washington Spirit (W)
08/06/25
USA NWSL Women
Washington Spirit (W)3-1
HT 2-1
North Carolina Courage (W)
03/11/24
USA NWSL Women
North Carolina Courage (W)0-1
HT 0-1
Washington Spirit (W)
30/06/24
USA NWSL Women
Washington Spirit (W)0-1
HT 0-1
North Carolina Courage (W)
15/10/23
USA NWSL Women
Washington Spirit (W)0-1
HT 0-1
North Carolina Courage (W)

Standings · USA NWSL Women

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#Team PWDL GFGAPts
1 NJ/NY Gotham FC (W) 191243 241240
2 Washington Spirit (W) 181134 261336
3 Utah Royals (W) 181035 311933
4 San Diego Wave (W) 191027 242032
5 Kansas City Current (W) 18927 292529
6 Portland Thorns (W) 18846 282528
7 North Carolina Courage (W) 17836 282327
8 Angel City FC (W) 16727 241723
9 Reign FC (W) 16727 202123
10 Orlando Pride (W) 197210 232923
11 Denver Summit FC (W) 17557 222320
12 Boston Legacy FC (W) 18558 192420
13 Houston Dash (W) 17548 192519
14 Bay FC (W) 17539 182418
15 Racing Louisville FC (W) 185211 243517
16 Chicago Stars (W) 174013 93312

Common opponents 3 opponents

How each team fared against the same recent opponents

OpponentWashington Spirit (W)North Carolina Courage (W)
Utah Royals (W) 1-0 W 1-4 L
Denver Summit FC (W) 1-0 W 2-0 W
Reign FC (W) 2-1 W 3-1 W
Record vs common 3 W 0 D 0 L 2 W 0 D 1 L

Better against common opponents: North Carolina Courage (W) (2 of 3 head-to-heads won)

Last 10 matches played

The averages above come from these matches. W = win, D = draw, L = loss. Common opponents to both are in blue.

Washington Spirit (W)

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Date Opponent HT FT Cor.Cards Res.
02/08 San Diego Wave (W)
USA NWSL Women
0-0 0-1 33 L
30/07 Utah Royals (W)
USA NWSL Women
1-0 1-0 51 W
27/07 Denver Summit FC (W)
USA NWSL Women
0-0 1-0 33 W
20/07 Boston Legacy FC (W)
USA NWSL Women
2-0 2-1 23 W
16/07 NJ/NY Gotham FC (W)
USA NWSL Women
0-1 0-1 44 L
12/07 North Carolina Courage (W)
USA NWSL Women
2-0 2-0 21 W
04/07 Houston Dash (W)
USA NWSL Women
0-0 2-1 43 W
31/05 Reign FC (W)
USA NWSL Women
1-1 2-1 55 W
24/05 Club America (W)
CONCACAF Women Champions Cup
1-2 3-5 25 L
21/05 Pachuca (W)
CONCACAF Women Champions Cup
0-0 1-0 11 W

North Carolina Courage (W)

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Date Opponent HT FT Cor.Cards Res.
06/08 Denver Summit FC (W)
USA NWSL Women
0-0 2-0 42 W
01/08 Orlando Pride (W)
USA NWSL Women
3-0 5-0 23 W
26/07 Utah Royals (W)
USA NWSL Women
0-2 1-4 51 L
18/07 Bay FC (W)
USA NWSL Women
0-2 0-3 80 L
12/07 Washington Spirit (W)
USA NWSL Women
0-2 0-2 41 L
05/07 Reign FC (W)
USA NWSL Women
1-1 3-1 41 W
01/06 Angel City FC (W)
USA NWSL Women
0-0 2-1 31 W
23/05 Racing Louisville FC (W)
USA NWSL Women
1-0 2-1 23 W
17/05 Chicago Stars (W)
USA NWSL Women
0-0 4-0 72 W
09/05 Orlando Pride (W)
USA NWSL Women
0-0 0-1 45 L

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite in Washington Spirit (W) vs North Carolina Courage (W)?

According to our model, the most likely result is a Washington Spirit (W) win (45%). Probabilities: Washington Spirit (W) 45%, draw 27%, North Carolina Courage (W) 29%.

How many goals are expected in Washington Spirit (W) vs North Carolina Courage (W)?

The model expects 2.74 goals (Washington Spirit (W) 1.55 · North Carolina Courage (W) 1.2), with a 53% chance of under 2.75 goals.

Will both teams score in Washington Spirit (W) vs North Carolina Courage (W)?

The model gives a 54% chance that both teams score.

What is the most likely score?

The most likely score according to our model is 1-1.