Bay vs North Carolina Courage | Prediction | NWSL | 18/07

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18 Jul 2026 16:00

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.

APWin predictions for Bay vs North Carolina Courage

The top bookmakers have set the odds, and our team has analysed all relevant match data. See our expert match prediction below:

BTTS - Yes

Market: BTTS - Yes · @ 1.55

1.55

Confidence

70%

Last updated: 14-07-2026

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Our prediction is: Bay to win

In all honesty, there is no other result we can foresee for this match other than Bay to win outright, which is our betting tip.

Bay's strong form this season, particularly at home, is hard to overlook, as are North Carolina Courage's shaky overall results and performances of late. And we expect the two sides to play true to form when they meet for their upcoming match.

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.

Bay's Latest Results

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.

North Carolina Courage's Latest Results