San Diego Wave W have collected 45 points from 25 matches and won four of their last five league fixtures, showing consistent output both home and away. Racing Louisville W have dropped five straight games and have conceded 49 goals in 25 matches this season without keeping a single clean sheet. Backing San Diego to avoid defeat reflects the significant contrast in recent form and league trajectory.
Racing Louisville W vs San Diego Wave W prediction
- Round
- Group Stage
- Venue
- Lynn Family Stadium, Louisville
- Referee
- Joshua Encarnacion
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Recent form
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Our verdict
BetGenius backs San Diego Wave W or Draw (Double Chance) at 76% confidence — a strong call. Total goals: Over 2.5 Goals.
Match preview
San Diego Wave W travel to face Racing Louisville W aiming to maintain their strong positioning near the top of the NWSL table. Sitting in third place with 45 points from 25 matches, San Diego have put together positive momentum with four wins in their last five outings, including a 2-0 home victory over Kansas City W in their most recent match.
In contrast, Racing Louisville W are placed 15th in the standings with 23 points and enter this fixture on a difficult run. The hosts have lost five consecutive league matches, conceding 11 goals across that span and remaining without a clean sheet over the entire 25-game campaign.
The previous encounter between the two sides in late August resulted in a 3-2 win for San Diego Wave W. With the visitors demonstrating solid away form through six wins and two draws in 11 road trips, the visitors hold a notable performance advantage heading into this contest.
Key factors
- Racing Louisville W have suffered five consecutive league defeats entering this fixture.
- San Diego Wave W sit third in the table with 45 points, having won four of their last five matches.
- Racing Louisville W have not recorded a clean sheet this season, conceding 49 goals in 25 games.
- San Diego Wave W hold an away record of six wins, two draws, and three losses in 11 road games.
- The most recent meeting between the sides on August 29 ended in a 3-2 victory for San Diego Wave W.
Statistical comparison
Combined scoring rate: 2.9 goals per game (Racing Louisville W at home plus San Diego Wave W away).
Key players this season
San Diego Wave W
- T. Byars10G
- Luisa Agudelo5A
League scoring and assist totals for this season — not a predicted lineup. Availability is only shown where team news names the same player.
Table context
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NJ/NY Gotham FC WPromotion - NWSL Women (Play Offs: Quarter-finals) | 28 | +13 | 55 |
| 2 | San Diego Wave WPromotion - NWSL Women (Play Offs: Quarter-finals) | 28 | +13 | 54 |
| 3 | Washington Spirit WPromotion - NWSL Women (Play Offs: Quarter-finals) | 28 | +14 | 52 |
| 4 | Kansas City WPromotion - NWSL Women (Play Offs: Quarter-finals) | 28 | +12 | 47 |
| 5 | Utah Royals WPromotion - NWSL Women (Play Offs: Quarter-finals) | 29 | +7 | 47 |
| 12 | Houston Dash W | 29 | -4 | 33 |
| 13 | Boston Legacy W | 28 | -9 | 32 |
| 14 | Bay FC W | 28 | -14 | 27 |
| 15 | Racing Louisville W | 28 | -17 | 24 |
| 16 | Chicago Red Stars W | 29 | -52 | 17 |
Head-to-head
- 2
- Racing Louisville W
- 3
- Draws
- 4
- San Diego Wave W
San Diego Wave W have won 4 of the last 9 meetings, averaging 2.0 goals a game, only 33% went over 2.5.
- 2026-08-29San Diego Wave W3-2Racing Louisville W
- 2025-08-25San Diego Wave W0-1Racing Louisville W
- 2025-04-19Racing Louisville W1-4San Diego Wave W
- 2024-11-03San Diego Wave W3-1Racing Louisville W
- 2024-04-13Racing Louisville W0-0San Diego Wave W
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