Value bet: Utah Royals W to win @ 2.95 – our chance 38% vs 34% implied by the price (edge +11%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Picks by market
ResultSan Diego Wave W to win ✓41% · @2.15
Double chanceEither team to win ✓79% · @1.22
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓59% · @1.55
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓76% · @1.22
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 11.73
San Diego Wave W vs Utah Royals W: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Saturday 22 August the NWSL Women brings San Diego Wave W against Utah Royals W at Snapdragon Stadium. Kick-off: 03:00 WAT. In the table, San Diego Wave W are 2nd, among the top four, on 58 points after 30 matches; Utah Royals W are 7th (upper half) with 47.
Current form
San Diego Wave W, last 5: DLWLD Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Denver Summit W, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 0 won, 2 lost from 3. Scoring is the worry: just 0.7 goals a game.
Utah Royals W, last 5: WLWLW Their latest outing: 3–2 win over Bay FC W, at home. 2.3 goals per outing makes them dangerous.
Momentum favours Utah Royals W, collecting 2.0 points per game to 0.8 for San Diego Wave W.
Head to head
When they last met (23 Mar 2026) it ended Utah Royals W 1–2 San Diego Wave W.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give San Diego Wave W 1.4 xG, Utah Royals W 1.3 xG – a total near 2.7. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 53%, GG 59%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – San Diego Wave W 41%, draw 21%, Utah Royals W 38%.
GG/NG: GG (59%) at 1.55.
Price worth noting: Utah Royals W to win @2.95 – the bookmaker implies 34%, our ratings say 38%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (76%, odds 1.22). Most likely score in line with that pick: San Diego Wave W 1–1 Utah Royals W. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
San Diego Wave W41%fair 2.44 · @2.15
Draw21%fair 4.67 · @3.40
Utah Royals W38%fair 2.66 · @2.95
2.73Expected goals
1.41San Diego Wave W xG
1.33Utah Royals W xG
59%Both score
53%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–112%
1–09%
0–19%
2–19%
1–28%
0–06%
From our goals model: San Diego Wave W 1.4 – 1.3 Utah Royals W expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for San Diego Wave W vs Utah Royals W?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 76% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win San Diego Wave W vs Utah Royals W?
On our numbers San Diego Wave W have a 41% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Utah Royals W 38%.
How many goals will there be in San Diego Wave W vs Utah Royals W?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 53% likely and both teams score 59% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for San Diego Wave W vs Utah Royals W?
Our predicted score is San Diego Wave W 1–1 Utah Royals W, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.
When is San Diego Wave W vs Utah Royals W?
San Diego Wave W vs Utah Royals W (NWSL Women) kicks off on Saturday 22 August 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.
