Seattle Reign and Washington Spirit go head-to-head on Saturday, May 24, 2025, in what promises to be a thrilling NWSL encounter. Kick-off across continental Europe is at 04:00 CEST (Italy, Germany, France, Spain) and at 03:00 BST in the UK. With the match airing live on select sports networks and streaming platforms, early birds can stake their claims in the betting markets well before kick-off.
This fixture serves as a pivotal moment in both sides’ campaigns. Seattle Reign aims to build on home advantage at Lumen Field, while Washington Spirit will arrive with momentum after a flawless record on the road. Below, we break down form, forecast the outcome and highlight the best odds available.
How are both teams coming into this?
Seattle Reign have enjoyed moments of brilliance mixed with patches of inconsistency this season. Despite some impressive attacking performances, defensive lapses have cost them valuable points. At home, however, they’ve been much harder to beat, buoyed by strong crowd support and tactical tweaks that have seen more control in midfield.
On the flip side, Washington Spirit arrive in excellent form, boasting a perfect 4-0-0 away record so far. Their counter-attacking threat has caused problems for every opponent, and confidence is sky-high after securing back-to-back wins. Head coach continuity and a disciplined defensive structure have been key to their road success.
Our forecast
Given Seattle’s desire to dominate possession and Washington’s lethal transitions, we anticipate an open contest with both teams finding the net. The Reign’s home setup should yield chances, but the Spirit’s resilience suggests they’ll hit back.
We’re leaning towards a both teams to score outcome, with a possible draw or narrow win for either side. A scoreline such as 2-2 or 2-1 either way looks plausible, making the Over 2.5 goals market attractive for bettors.
Best odds
Bet365: Seattle Reign 2.20, Draw 3.30, Washington Spirit 3.00
William Hill: Seattle Reign 2.25, Draw 3.20, Washington Spirit 3.10
Betfair: Seattle Reign 2.15, Draw 3.35, Washington Spirit 3.05