Chicago Red Stars W vs Utah Royals W: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
22:00 WAT, Sunday 5 July: Chicago Red Stars W v Utah Royals W in the NWSL Women, played at SeatGeek Stadium. In the table, Chicago Red Stars W are 16th, in the drop zone, on 17 points after 30 matches; Utah Royals W are 7th (upper half) with 47. There are 30 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Chicago Red Stars W, last 5: WLLWL Their latest outing: 1–0 win over Bay FC W, away. Scoring is the worry: just 0.5 goals a game.
Utah Royals W, last 5: DWWWW Their latest outing: 2–2 draw with Portland Thorns W, away. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 0.7 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Momentum favours Utah Royals W, collecting 2.7 points per game to 1.0 for Chicago Red Stars W.
Head to head
When they last met (4 Apr 2026) it ended Utah Royals W 1–0 Chicago Red Stars W.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Chicago Red Stars W 0.8 xG, Utah Royals W 1.9 xG – a total near 2.7. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 51%, GG 57%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Chicago Red Stars W 14%, draw 23%, Utah Royals W 62%.
GG/NG: GG (57%) at 1.80.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (75%, odds 1.25). Most likely score in line with that pick: Chicago Red Stars W 0–2 Utah Royals W. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Chicago Red Stars W14%fair 6.98 · @5.50
Draw23%fair 4.30 · @3.75
Utah Royals W62%fair 1.60 · @1.53
2.67Expected goals
0.79Chicago Red Stars W xG
1.88Utah Royals W xG
57%Both score
51%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
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From our goals model: Chicago Red Stars W 0.8 – 1.9 Utah Royals W expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Chicago Red Stars W vs Utah Royals W?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 75% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Chicago Red Stars W vs Utah Royals W?
On our numbers Chicago Red Stars W have a 14% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Utah Royals W 62%.
How many goals will there be in Chicago Red Stars W vs Utah Royals W?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 51% likely and both teams score 57% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Chicago Red Stars W vs Utah Royals W?
Our predicted score is Chicago Red Stars W 0–2 Utah Royals W, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.
When is Chicago Red Stars W vs Utah Royals W?
Chicago Red Stars W vs Utah Royals W (NWSL Women) kicks off on Sunday 5 July 2026 at 22:00 (West Africa Time) at SeatGeek 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.
