San Diego Wave W vs Washington Spirit W: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Washington Spirit W travel to face San Diego Wave W on Saturday 16 May in the NWSL Women, with Snapdragon Stadium the venue – the ball rolls at 03:00 WAT. In the table, San Diego Wave W are 2nd, among the top four, on 58 points after 30 matches; Washington Spirit W are 3rd (among the top four) with 55. Only 3 points split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
San Diego Wave W, last 5: WLLWW Their latest outing: 2–1 win over Angel City W, away. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 1.0 conceded per game.
Washington Spirit W, last 5: WWWDD Their latest outing: 1–0 win over Seattle Reign FC, away. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 0.7 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give San Diego Wave W 1.2 xG, Washington Spirit W 1.1 xG – a total near 2.3. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 41%, GG 54%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – San Diego Wave W 34%, draw 28%, Washington Spirit W 38%.
GG/NG: GG (54%) at 1.70.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (54%, odds 1.70). Most likely score in line with that pick: San Diego Wave W 1–1 Washington Spirit W. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
San Diego Wave W34%fair 2.91 · @2.75
Draw28%fair 3.59 · @2.90
Washington Spirit W38%fair 2.65 · @2.30
2.31Expected goals
1.17San Diego Wave W xG
1.14Washington Spirit W xG
54%Both score
41%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–113%
1–012%
0–111%
0–010%
2–18%
1–28%
From our goals model: San Diego Wave W 1.2 – 1.1 Washington Spirit W expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Washington Spirit W to win✗
38%
2.65
2.30
Double chance
Either team to win✓
72%
1.39
1.33
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
54%
1.85
1.70
Draw no bet
Washington Spirit W (draw no bet)✗
52%
1.91
–
Asian handicap
Washington Spirit W +0.5 (Asian handicap)✗
63%
1.58
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
67%
1.49
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✗
59%
1.69
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
80%
1.26
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
91%
1.09
–
First team to score
San Diego Wave W to score first
46%
2.19
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
46%
2.17
–
Half-time / full-time
HT San Diego Wave W / FT San Diego Wave W✗
21%
4.83
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
8%
13.23
–
Recent results
San Diego Wave W – last 6
WLLWWW
10 May
@ Angel City W
2–1
W
4 May
vs Bay FC
0–1
L
30 Apr
@ Portland Thorns W
0–2
L
26 Apr
@ Denver Summit W
3–2
W
4 Apr
@ Boston Legacy W
1–0
W
29 Mar
vs Chicago Red Stars W
2–0
W
1.3Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
33%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Washington Spirit W – last 6
WWWDDL
11 May
@ Seattle Reign FC
1–0
W
30 Apr
vs Racing Louisville W
1–0
W
25 Apr
vs Kansas City W
4–0
W
26 Mar
vs Utah Royals W
1–1
D
21 Mar
@ Racing Louisville W
2–2
D
14 Mar
vs Portland Thorns W
0–1
L
1.5Scored / game
0.7Conceded / game
33%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between San Diego Wave W and Washington Spirit W.
What is the prediction for San Diego Wave W vs Washington Spirit W?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 54% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.70.
Who will win San Diego Wave W vs Washington Spirit W?
On our numbers San Diego Wave W have a 34% chance of winning, the draw 28% and Washington Spirit W 38%.
How many goals will there be in San Diego Wave W vs Washington Spirit W?
We expect about 2.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 41% likely and both teams score 54% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for San Diego Wave W vs Washington Spirit W?
Our predicted score is San Diego Wave W 1–1 Washington Spirit W, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.3 goals in total.
When is San Diego Wave W vs Washington Spirit W?
San Diego Wave W vs Washington Spirit W (NWSL Women) kicks off on Saturday 16 May 2026 at 03:00 (West Africa Time) at Snapdragon Stadium.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
