North Carolina Courage v Chicago Red Stars: Forecast, Odds and Bets

May 15, 2025

The North Carolina Courage and Chicago Red Stars lock horns on May 17, 2025 in what promises to be a pivotal NWSL showdown. Kick-off is scheduled for 23:00 CEST across Italy, Germany, France and Spain, and 22:00 BST in the UK. Fans on both sides will be tuning in to catch every moment as these two playoff contenders clash.

With both teams seeking momentum heading into the business end of the season, this fixture carries extra weight. Expect high intensity on the pitch as each side aims to climb the table and secure a top-four finish.

How are both teams coming into this?

The North Carolina Courage have enjoyed strong home form this season, boasting an unbeaten run at Sahlen’s Stadium. Their organized defense and quick transitions have been the cornerstone of several key victories. Confidence is high, especially after recent wins against fellow playoff hopefuls.

Meanwhile, the Chicago Red Stars have shown flashes of brilliance but have struggled with consistency on the road. A mixed run of results has left them just outside the top half of the table, but a strong performance here could ignite a late push for postseason qualification.

Our forecast

This match looks set to be tight, with the Courage likely enjoying a slight edge thanks to home advantage. However, the Red Stars are capable of hitting on the counter and could snatch a result if they break the Courage’s back line early.

Overall, we’re tipping a 2-1 home win for North Carolina, but a low-scoring draw is by no means out of the question. Bettors seeking value might consider backing both teams to score and a Courage victory.