Portland Thorns and Utah Royals face each other on Saturday 05.30.2026, at 21:00 (UK Time), in a NWSL 2026 match. The game will take place at Portland Thorns's home ground, the .
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Portland Thorns 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 Portland Thorns vs Utah Royals
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Double Chance: Portland Thorns or Draw
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Portland Thorns preview
Portland Thorns heads into the match with the following record in the NWSL: in 12 matches, Portland Thorns secured 7 victories, 2 draws, and 3 losses, maintaining an average of 1.92 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Portland Thorns's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 7 victories so far.
Portland Thorns has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 18 goals, of which 18 were scored in the NWSL, resulting in an average of 1.5 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Olivia Moultrie, who has found the back of the net 4 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Olivia Moultrie has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, Portland Thorns has conceded 12 goals in the NWSL (an average of 1 per game) and 12 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1 per match in the 2026 campaign.
Utah Royals preview
Utah Royals comes into the game with 11 matches played so far in the NWSL. They have secured 7 victories, 2 draws, and 2 losses, maintaining an average of 2.09 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 7 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses.
Utah Royals's attack has been highly effective, scoring 16 goals during this period. Of that total, 16 were netted in the NWSL, with an average of 1.45 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.45.
Utah Royals's offensive system is led by Mina Tanaka, the team's top scorer this season. The japanese forward has found the back of the net 4 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Cloe Lacasse. The forward has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 8 goals with an average of 0.73 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 8 goals in 11 matches, averaging 0.73 per match.
Head to head: Portland Thorns vs Utah Royals
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Portland Thorns
USA - NWSL
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W D L W |
1.4 |
| Home | W D W W W |
2.6 |
| Away | L L W W D |
1.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 58% | 80% | 43% |
| Goals | 2.5 | 1.6 | 3.14 |
| Scored | 1.5 | 1.6 | 1.43 |
| Conceded | 1 | 0 | 1.71 |
| Both Teams to Score | 42% | 0% | 71% |
| Without Conceding | 58% | 100% | 29% |
| Failed To Score | 8% | 20% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 83% | 80% | 86% |
|
xG
|
1.48 | 1.49 | 1.48 |
|
xGA
|
1.65 | 1.39 | 1.84 |
Utah Royals
USA - NWSL
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W D W W |
2.6 |
| Home | W W W W L |
2.4 |
| Away | D W W W D |
2.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 64% | 80% | 50% |
| Goals | 2.18 | 2.4 | 2 |
| Scored | 1.45 | 1.6 | 1.33 |
| Conceded | 0.73 | 0.8 | 0.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 55% | 60% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 45% | 40% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 9% | 0% | 17% |
| 1st to Score | 83% | 80% | 67% |
|
xG
|
1.48 | 1.72 | 1.27 |
|
xGA
|
1.22 | 0.97 | 1.43 |
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