North Carolina Courage and Houston Dash face each other in an official match of the 2026 NWSL season. The game takes place at WakeMed Soccer Park on Monday, 17/08/2026, at 00:00 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for North Carolina Courage vs Houston Dash, 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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👉 Our prediction is: North Carolina Courage to win the 1st half

As the odds and the statistics clearly indicate, North Carolina Courage is the superior side in this matchup. They play an aggressive attacking style that puts pressure on their opponents. We expect more or less the same gameplan at home against Houston Dash, which should result in a fast start.

That is why we are tipping North Carolina Courage to win the first half in the half-time market.

👉 Our prediction is: Under 2.5 goals in the match

If you're expecting North Carolina Courage vs Houston Dash to be a goal fest, think again.

We predict the total to remain under 2.5 goals in this match as neither side figures to have enough attacking firepower to give the opposition's defence much trouble.

North Carolina Courage preview

North Carolina Courage comes into the match having played 18 games in the NWSL so far. They have recorded 9 wins, 3 draws, and 6 losses, with an average of 1.67 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 9 wins, 3 draws, and 6 losses.

North Carolina Courage's attack has scored 32 goals during this period. Out of this total, 32 goals were scored in the NWSL, averaging 1.78 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.78.

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 11 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Shinomi Koyama, who has contributed with 5 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 26 goals with an average of 1.44 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 26 goals conceded in 18 matches, resulting in an average of 1.44.

Houston Dash preview

On the other hand, Houston Dash comes into the match having played 18 games in the NWSL so far. They have recorded 5 wins, 5 draws, and 8 losses, with an average of 1.11 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 5 wins, 5 draws, and 8 losses.

Houston Dash's attack has scored 20 goals during this period. Out of this total, 20 goals were scored in the NWSL, averaging 1.11 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.11.

The offence system of Houston Dash is led by Katherine Ann Rader as the top scorer of the season. The american midfielder has scored 7 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Yazmeen Ryan, who has contributed with 4 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 26 goals with an average of 1.44 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 26 goals conceded in 18 matches, resulting in an average of 1.44.

Head to head: North Carolina Courage vs Houston Dash

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Home Team

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North Carolina Courage

USA - NWSL

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W W W L L

1.8

Home W L L W W

1.8

Away W W L W W

2.4

Away Team

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Houston Dash

USA - NWSL

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D L W D D

1.2

Home D L W W D

1.6

Away D D L L L

0.4

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Published on 13 August 2026, at 20:14 Last updated on 13 August 2026, at 20:14
Author: Gustavo Porto

Sports betting analyst with over ten years of experience in football analysis, match statistics and betting markets.