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Portland Thorns FC W vs North Carolina Courage W - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

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NWSL Women Providence Park, Portland, OR
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AI Match Summary

Portland Thorns FC W host North Carolina Courage W in the NWSL Women. Neither defense has been convincing lately, which should mean goals. North Carolina Courage W have shipped 1.34 goals a game lately, while Portland Thorns FC W have conceded 1.52 and scored 1.77. Head-to-head, Portland Thorns FC W have won 1 to North Carolina Courage W's 1, with 3 draws. They last met on Apr 4, 2026, ending 2:2. The numbers (1.75 xG vs 1.69) point toward North Carolina Courage W. The model tips Over 2.5 goals in this one.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

36%
Portland Thorns FC W
20%
Draws
44%
North Carolina Courage W
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: North Carolina Courage W

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

44% / Low Confidence
  • North Carolina Courage W carry the better recent record into this one.
  • Hard to split these two; draw probability sits at 39%.
  • Regular NWSL Women form gives a decent read on both sides.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 99%
Over 1.5 Goals 94%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 31.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 14%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 75%
Portland Thorns FC W Clean Sheet 13%
North Carolina Courage W Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Portland Thorns FC W North Carolina Courage W
Matches Played 31 29
Wins 13 15
Draws 8 3
Losses 10 11
Goals Scored 1.77 1.9
Goals Conceded 1.52 1.34
Expected Goals (xG) 1.75 1.69
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Apr 4, 2026 NWSL Women
North Carolina Courage W vs Portland Thorns FC W
2:2
Aug 16, 2025 NWSL Women
North Carolina Courage W vs Portland Thorns FC W
1:1
Mar 30, 2025 NWSL Women
Portland Thorns FC W vs North Carolina Courage W
0:0
Jun 9, 2024 NWSL Women
Portland Thorns FC W vs North Carolina Courage W
1:0
Apr 13, 2024 NWSL Women
North Carolina Courage W vs Portland Thorns FC W
2:0

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Portland Thorns FC W 31 / 100
North Carolina Courage W 29 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Portland Thorns FC W North Carolina Courage W

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick North Carolina Courage W Win (2)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 1:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Attacking prowess: Portland Thorns FC W scored in 94% of their last 31 outings.

North Carolina Courage W let in goals in 66% of their last 29 matches.

Historical meetings average 1.80 goals per match.

Solid form: Portland Thorns FC W remains unbeaten in 3 of 5 recent matches.

Scoring Trends

Portland Thorns FC W VS North Carolina Courage W
1.88 Goals Scored 2.13
1.25 Goals Conceded 1.63
88% Over 1.5 100%
50% Over 2.5 88%
25% Over 3.5 38%

Recent Form & Match History

Portland Thorns FC W

(Home)
04 Oct
Portland Thorns FC W
2 : 4
Boston Legacy W
27 Sept
Portland Thorns FC W
1 : 1
Houston Dash W
19 Sept
Orlando Pride W
1 : 4
Portland Thorns FC W
13 Sept
Portland Thorns FC W
1 : 1
Chicago Stars W
06 Sept
Portland Thorns FC W
1 : 2
Washington Spirit W
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North Carolina Courage W

(Away)
03 Oct
Seattle Reign W
0 : 1
North Carolina Courage W
27 Sept
Utah Royals W
2 : 1
North Carolina Courage W
19 Sept
North Carolina Courage W
1 : 2
Gotham FC W
12 Sept
San Diego Wave W
2 : 1
North Carolina Courage W
06 Sept
Chicago Stars W
0 : 6
North Carolina Courage W
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Gotham FC W 27 16 7 4 35:21 55
2 San Diego Wave W 27 16 3 8 40:28 51
3 Washington Spirit W 27 15 4 8 39:26 49
4 Utah Royals W 27 14 4 9 44:35 46
5 Kansas City Current W 27 13 5 9 48:38 44
6 Angel City W 27 12 7 8 45:29 43
7 Portland Thorns FC W 27 12 7 8 45:39 43
8 North Carolina Courage W 27 13 3 11 50:39 42
9 Seattle Reign W 27 12 4 11 33:32 40
10 Denver Summit W 27 10 8 9 45:37 38
11 Orlando Pride W 27 10 3 14 36:43 33
12 Houston Dash W 27 8 6 13 34:39 30
13 Boston Legacy W 27 8 5 14 36:46 29
14 Bay FC W 27 7 5 15 28:42 26
15 Racing Louisville W 27 7 3 17 36:52 24
16 Chicago Stars W 27 5 2 20 15:63 17
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