Bay and North Carolina Courage face each other in an official match of the 2026 NWSL season. The game takes place at PayPal Park on Saturday, 18/07/2026, at 21:00 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Bay vs North Carolina Courage, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.
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Bay preview
Bay comes into the match having played 13 games in the NWSL so far. They have recorded 4 wins, 3 draws, and 6 losses, with an average of 1.15 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 4 wins, 3 draws, and 6 losses.
Bay's attack has scored 13 goals during this period. Out of this total, 13 goals were scored in the NWSL, averaging 1 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.
The offence system of Bay is led by Karlie Lema as the top scorer of the season. The american forward has scored 2 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Alexandra Pfeiffer, who has contributed with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 19 goals with an average of 1.46 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 19 goals conceded in 13 matches, resulting in an average of 1.46.
North Carolina Courage preview
On the other hand, North Carolina Courage comes into the match having played 13 games in the NWSL so far. They have recorded 6 wins, 3 draws, and 4 losses, with an average of 1.62 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 6 wins, 3 draws, and 4 losses.
North Carolina Courage's attack has scored 20 goals during this period. Out of this total, 20 goals were scored in the NWSL, averaging 1.54 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.54.
The offence system of North Carolina Courage is led by Ashley Nicole Sanchez as the top scorer of the season. The american midfielder has scored 9 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Manaka Matsukubo, who has contributed with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 16 goals with an average of 1.23 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 16 goals conceded in 13 matches, resulting in an average of 1.23.
Head to head: Bay vs North Carolina Courage
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Bay
USA - NWSL
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D L L L |
0.8 |
| Home | L D D L L |
0.4 |
| Away | W D L L W |
1.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 31% | 17% | 43% |
| Goals | 2.46 | 2 | 2.86 |
| Scored | 1 | 0.67 | 1.29 |
| Conceded | 1.46 | 1.33 | 1.57 |
| Both Teams to Score | 46% | 50% | 43% |
| Without Conceding | 23% | 17% | 29% |
| Failed To Score | 38% | 50% | 29% |
| 1st to Score | 46% | 33% | 57% |
|
xG
|
1.41 | 1.49 | 1.35 |
|
xGA
|
1.59 | 1.39 | 1.76 |
North Carolina Courage
USA - NWSL
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W W W W |
2.4 |
| Home | L W W L D |
1.4 |
| Away | W W L D W |
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 46% | 43% | 50% |
| Goals | 2.77 | 3.43 | 2 |
| Scored | 1.54 | 1.86 | 1.17 |
| Conceded | 1.23 | 1.57 | 0.83 |
| Both Teams to Score | 62% | 71% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 23% | 14% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 23% | 14% | 33% |
| 1st to Score | 46% | 29% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.55 | 1.61 | 1.49 |
|
xGA
|
1.41 | 1.43 | 1.37 |
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