North Carolina Courage W 38%Draw 22%San Diego Wave W 41%Expected goals 1.42 – 1.49
61%
Betarazi pick
Both teams to score
Good pick · fair odds 1.63 · bookmaker 1.44 · Won ✓
5/10Rating
1.44Odds
Picks by market
ResultSan Diego Wave W to win ✓41% · @2.50
Double chanceEither team to win ✓78% · @1.29
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓61% · @1.44
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓79% · fair 1.27
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✓9% · fair 11.64
North Carolina Courage W vs San Diego Wave W: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
North Carolina Courage W welcome San Diego Wave W to WakeMed Soccer Park for a NWSL Women fixture on Sunday 18 October (00:00 WAT). In the table, North Carolina Courage W are 9th, lower half, on 45 points after 30 matches; San Diego Wave W are 2nd (among the top four) with 58. There are 13 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
North Carolina Courage W, last 5: WLLLW Their latest outing: 1–0 win over Seattle Reign FC W, away. The attack is flying at 2.0 goals per game.
San Diego Wave W, last 5: WWWWL Their latest outing: 2–1 win over Orlando Pride W, away. Away from home the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 0.8 conceded per game.
Momentum favours San Diego Wave W, collecting 2.5 points per game to 1.0 for North Carolina Courage W.
Head to head
When they last met (12 Sep 2026) it ended San Diego Wave W 2–1 North Carolina Courage W.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give North Carolina Courage W 1.4 xG, San Diego Wave W 1.5 xG – a total near 2.9. That is an open game on paper: 56% for three or more goals, 61% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – North Carolina Courage W 38%, draw 22%, San Diego Wave W 41%.
GG/NG: GG (61%) at 1.44.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (61%, odds 1.44). Most likely score in line with that pick: North Carolina Courage W 1–1 San Diego Wave W. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
North Carolina Courage W38%fair 2.66 · @2.40
Draw22%fair 4.62 · @3.25
San Diego Wave W41%fair 2.45 · @2.50
2.91Expected goals
1.42North Carolina Courage W xG
1.49San Diego Wave W xG
61%Both score
56%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–112%
1–29%
2–18%
0–18%
1–08%
2–26%
From our goals model: North Carolina Courage W 1.4 – 1.5 San Diego Wave W expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for North Carolina Courage W vs San Diego Wave W?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 61% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.44.
Who will win North Carolina Courage W vs San Diego Wave W?
On our numbers North Carolina Courage W have a 38% chance of winning, the draw 22% and San Diego Wave W 41%.
How many goals will there be in North Carolina Courage W vs San Diego Wave W?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 56% likely and both teams score 61% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for North Carolina Courage W vs San Diego Wave W?
Our predicted score is North Carolina Courage W 1–1 San Diego Wave W, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.
When is North Carolina Courage W vs San Diego Wave W?
North Carolina Courage W vs San Diego Wave W (NWSL Women) kicks off on Sunday 18 October 2026 at 00:00 (West Africa Time) at WakeMed Soccer Park.
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.
