- Standings: Seattle Reign are 8th in the NWSL 2026 table, ten points better off than Racing, who are in 15th.
- Recent form: Seattle Reign have won three, drawn one and lost one of their last five matches while Racing have won their last two.
Seattle Reign have a bit more
Form and context
Racing Louisville FC (W) come into this game in good form after winning three, drawing one and losing one of their last five. However, Seattle Reign FC (W) have the better of both teams on paper and are also going well after winning three, drawing one and losing just one of their last five.
Manager and recent results
Laura Harvey has had charge of Seattle Reign since 16 July 2021 and she has constructed a team around structure, wing-based play and a compact mid-block that can hold up against most opponents. Reign have been more solid than most in their games of late, recording a 3-2 away win at Bay FC, a 2-2 home draw with Angel City and then a 1-0 home victory over Chicago Stars.
Away form and odds
Their away record is a little spotty, but there is some evidence that Seattle have more to come on the road – and the 2.27 is perhaps a bit high for Reign, while Racing are 2.69 and there's some distance between both clubs and the draw at 3.6.
Racing have been running strong too
Beverly Yanez has had Racing Louisville under her command since 30 November 2023 and she has finally got them into a groove with her high-intensity, position fluid press starting to bite. Racing have won their last two matches with their most recent results being a 2-1 win at home to Chicago Stars and a 3-1 away victory at Orlando Pride, so they come into the game with a little momentum.
But Seattle Reign are the slight betting favorite to take the points on Wednesday. Racing's home record in the NWSL 2026 is three wins, two draws and three defeats from eight games with 12 goals scored at home.
They've only failed to win either of their previous two home games against Reign so the visitors have a slight edge in this matchup. Racing are 15th in the NWSL 2026 with 17 points from 18 matches so they have plenty of work to do, but Seattle Reign are 8th and have ten more points.
Seattle Reign will be a tough nut
Seattle Reign's ball control and wing play should help them stretch the game more than most teams, but this looks likely to be a cagey match with Seattle more likely to nick it.
However, we're taking Over 2.5 goals at 1.63 to be the smarter option here as both teams come into this one on a good run of goals.
- Reign have a few strong players, particularly Mia Fishel, who can be an outlet and she has been one in recent games – netting three of the team's 10 goals in the past five matches.
- Racing's pressing game is good in theory because it should force turnovers high up the pitch, but it also leaves space for counterpunches.
