North Carolina Courage and Utah Royals face each other on Sunday 07.26.2026, at 00:45 (UK Time), in a NWSL 2026 match. The game will take place at North Carolina Courage's home ground, the WakeMed Soccer Park.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between North Carolina Courage and Utah Royals, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for North Carolina Courage vs Utah Royals
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North Carolina Courage preview
North Carolina Courage heads into the match with the following record in the NWSL: in 14 matches, North Carolina Courage secured 6 victories, 3 draws, and 5 losses, maintaining an average of 1.5 points per game.
Taking a broader look at North Carolina Courage's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 6 victories so far.
North Carolina Courage has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 20 goals, of which 20 were scored in the NWSL, resulting in an average of 1.43 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Ashley Nicole Sanchez, who has found the back of the net 9 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Manaka Matsukubo has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, North Carolina Courage has conceded 19 goals in the NWSL (an average of 1.36 per game) and 19 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.36 per match in the 2026 campaign.
Utah Royals preview
Utah Royals comes into the game with 15 matches played so far in the NWSL. They have secured 8 victories, 3 draws, and 4 losses, maintaining an average of 1.8 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 8 wins, 3 draws, and 4 losses.
Utah Royals's attack has been highly effective, scoring 22 goals during this period. Of that total, 22 were netted in the NWSL, with an average of 1.47 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.47.
Utah Royals's offensive system is led by Cloe Lacasse, the team's top scorer this season. The canadian forward has found the back of the net 5 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Mina Tanaka. The forward has contributed with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 16 goals with an average of 1.07 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 16 goals in 15 matches, averaging 1.07 per match.
Head to head: North Carolina Courage vs Utah Royals
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
North Carolina Courage
USA - NWSL
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L W W W |
1.8 |
| Home | L W W L D |
1.4 |
| Away | L W W L D |
1.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 43% | 43% | 43% |
| Goals | 2.79 | 3.43 | 2.14 |
| Scored | 1.43 | 1.86 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.36 | 1.57 | 1.14 |
| Both Teams to Score | 57% | 71% | 43% |
| Without Conceding | 21% | 14% | 29% |
| Failed To Score | 29% | 14% | 43% |
| 1st to Score | 36% | 29% | 43% |
|
xG
|
1.53 | 1.61 | 1.46 |
|
xGA
|
1.42 | 1.43 | 1.4 |
Utah Royals
USA - NWSL
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L L D W |
1.4 |
| Home | W L W W W |
2.4 |
| Away | L D D W W |
1.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 53% | 71% | 38% |
| Goals | 2.53 | 2.43 | 2.63 |
| Scored | 1.47 | 1.43 | 1.5 |
| Conceded | 1.07 | 1 | 1.13 |
| Both Teams to Score | 60% | 57% | 63% |
| Without Conceding | 40% | 43% | 38% |
| Failed To Score | 7% | 0% | 13% |
| 1st to Score | 36% | 86% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.57 | 1.65 | 1.5 |
|
xGA
|
1.27 | 0.97 | 1.53 |
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