Football · USA NWSL Women · 02/08, 22:00

Prediction: Washington Spirit (W) vs San Diego Wave (W)

Team pages: Washington Spirit (W) · San Diego Wave (W)

Prediction summary
Expected goals
2.67Total
Washington Spirit (W)1.5
San Diego Wave (W)1.18
1X2
44% 28% 29%
Washington Spirit (W) Draw San Diego Wave (W)
Markets
Under 2.5 goals 51% 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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San Diego Wave (W) 5-2-3 (W-D-L)
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Head-to-head
Washington Spirit (W) 1–4–1 San Diego Wave (W) (6 last)
  • San Diego Wave (W)2-1Washington Spirit (W)
  • Washington Spirit (W)2-1San Diego Wave (W)
  • San Diego Wave (W)0-0Washington Spirit (W)
  • San Diego Wave (W)1-1Washington Spirit (W)
  • Washington Spirit (W)1-1San Diego Wave (W)
  • San Diego Wave (W)2-2Washington Spirit (W)
Our model (Elo) vs Market Rating Elo · Washington Spirit (W) 1582 · San Diego Wave (W) 1510
Washington Spirit (W)DrawSan Diego Wave (W)
Our model43%28%29%
Market44%28%29%
Estimated total (ours) 2.67 goals · Bet365 line 2.5 · +0.2

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 · 55%model estimate

Match keys

  • Our model (Elo, opponent-adjusted) favours Washington Spirit (W) (rating 1582 vs 1510).
  • Cards-heavy: 5.9 🟨 combined avg.

Statistics · 10/10 matches analysed

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

Washington Spirit (W)San Diego Wave (W)
Goals for / against (FT)1.5 / 1.11.6 / 1.4
Goals for / against (HT)0.8 / 0.50.6 / 0.8
Half-time result (W/D/L)30/50/20%40/20/40%
Corners (HT / FT)1.5 / 3.41.6 / 4.7
Cards (🟨 / 🟥)2.9 / 03 / 0

Head-to-head (H2H) · Washington Spirit (W) 141 San Diego Wave (W)

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DateHomeScoreAway
16/05/26
USA NWSL Women
San Diego Wave (W)2-1
HT 1-1
Washington Spirit (W)
05/10/25
USA NWSL Women
Washington Spirit (W)2-1
HT 1-0
San Diego Wave (W)
23/06/25
USA NWSL Women
San Diego Wave (W)0-0
HT 0-0
Washington Spirit (W)
02/09/24
USA NWSL Women
San Diego Wave (W)1-1
HT 0-1
Washington Spirit (W)
16/06/24
USA NWSL Women
Washington Spirit (W)1-1
HT 0-1
San Diego Wave (W)
09/07/23
USA NWSL Women
San Diego Wave (W)2-2
HT 0-1
Washington Spirit (W)

Standings · USA NWSL Women

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#Team PWDL GFGAPts
1 Washington Spirit (W) 171133 261236
2 NJ/NY Gotham FC (W) 171043 221234
3 Utah Royals (W) 17935 261830
4 San Diego Wave (W) 17926 231929
5 Portland Thorns (W) 17845 272028
6 Kansas City Current (W) 17917 282428
7 North Carolina Courage (W) 16736 262324
8 Orlando Pride (W) 18729 222623
9 Angel City FC (W) 15717 231622
10 Reign FC (W) 15627 171920
11 Denver Summit FC (W) 15546 212019
12 Houston Dash (W) 16547 192419
13 Boston Legacy FC (W) 17548 182319
14 Bay FC (W) 16538 162118
15 Chicago Stars (W) 164012 83112
16 Racing Louisville FC (W) 163211 193311

Common opponents 3 opponents

How each team fared against the same recent opponents

OpponentWashington Spirit (W)San Diego Wave (W)
NJ/NY Gotham FC (W) 0-1 L 2-0 W
Houston Dash (W) 2-1 W 2-2 D
Reign FC (W) 2-1 W 0-2 L
Record vs common 2 W 0 D 1 L 1 W 1 D 1 L

Better against common opponents: Washington Spirit (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.
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
16/05 San Diego Wave (W)
USA NWSL Women
1-1 1-2 63 L

San Diego Wave (W)

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Date Opponent HT FT Cor.Cards Res.
26/07 Reign FC (W)
USA NWSL Women
0-2 0-2 73 L
18/07 Kansas City Current (W)
USA NWSL Women
1-0 2-2 62 D
12/07 Angel City FC (W)
USA NWSL Women
0-2 0-2 104 L
05/07 NJ/NY Gotham FC (W)
USA NWSL Women
1-0 2-0 02 W
29/06 Portland Thorns (W)
Women’s Friendly
1-2 4-3 W
31/05 Chicago Stars (W)
USA NWSL Women
1-0 2-0 32 W
25/05 Orlando Pride (W)
USA NWSL Women
0-1 0-1 35 L
21/05 Houston Dash (W)
USA NWSL Women
1-0 2-2 95 D
16/05 Washington Spirit (W)
USA NWSL Women
1-1 2-1 33 W
10/05 Angel City FC (W)
USA NWSL Women
0-0 2-1 11 W

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite in Washington Spirit (W) vs San Diego Wave (W)?

According to our model, the most likely result is a Washington Spirit (W) win (44%). Probabilities: Washington Spirit (W) 44%, draw 28%, San Diego Wave (W) 29%.

How many goals are expected in Washington Spirit (W) vs San Diego Wave (W)?

The model expects 2.67 goals (Washington Spirit (W) 1.5 · San Diego Wave (W) 1.18), with a 51% chance of under 2.5 goals.

Will both teams score in Washington Spirit (W) vs San Diego Wave (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.