Washington Spirit vs Portland Thorns Prediction & Picks - National Womens Soccer League

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Washington Spirit
3/13/26 20:00
Portland Thorns

Prediction:

 

Under 2.5

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The Washington Spirit and Portland Thorns meet this Friday night at Audi Field to kick off a highly anticipated 2026 NWSL campaign. This season opener serves as a high-stakes rematch of last year's thrilling playoff semifinal, where the Spirit narrowly edged out the Thorns to secure their second consecutive trip to the NWSL Championship. Washington enters this year with a sense of unfinished business after falling just short in the final, though their consistent form over the last two seasons has solidified them as a powerhouse in the league.

Under the leadership of Head Coach Adrián González, who enters his first full season in charge, the Spirit have refined a high-octane offensive style that thrives on transition. Conversely, Portland arrives in DC looking to reclaim their status at the top of the table after a 2025 season that saw them remain competitive but ultimately lack the clinical edge needed to hoist the trophy. The Thorns have spent the preseason integrating a mix of seasoned veterans and fresh talent, aiming to transition from a period of interim coaching to a more stable, tactical identity.

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Washington Spirit vs Portland Thorns Form

Table

Teams Pts P W D L GD
3 Portland Thorns
24 13 7 3 3 +6
4 Washington Spirit
21 11 6 3 2 +9

Washington Spirit and Portland Thorns Latest Matches

Washington Spirit
Washington Spirit Latest matches
L L D W L L
Victories

1/6 (17%)

Draw

1/6 (17%)

Defeats

4/6 (67%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2 Total goals
33% BTTS
0.83 Goals scored
1.17 Goals conceded
17% Over 2.5
83% Under 2.5

Mar 13, 2026 - National Womens Soccer League

Washington Spirit
0 :  1
Portland Thorns

Nov 22, 2025 - National Womens Soccer League

Washington Spirit
0 :  1
Gotham FC

Nov 15, 2025 - National Womens Soccer League

Washington Spirit
2 :  0
Portland Thorns

Nov 8, 2025 - National Womens Soccer League

Washington Spirit
1 :  1
Racing Louisville FC

Nov 2, 2025 - National Womens Soccer League

Utah Royals FC
1 :  0
Washington Spirit

Oct 18, 2025 - National Womens Soccer League

Washington Spirit
2 :  3
Orlando Pride
W L D W L L
Victories

2/6 (33%)

Draw

1/6 (17%)

Defeats

3/6 (50%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2.5 Total goals
33% BTTS
1.5 Goals scored
1 Goals conceded
33% Over 2.5
67% Under 2.5

Mar 13, 2026 - National Womens Soccer League

Washington Spirit
0 :  1
Portland Thorns

Nov 22, 2025 - National Womens Soccer League

Washington Spirit
0 :  1
Gotham FC

Nov 15, 2025 - National Womens Soccer League

Washington Spirit
2 :  0
Portland Thorns

Nov 8, 2025 - National Womens Soccer League

Washington Spirit
1 :  1
Racing Louisville FC

Oct 18, 2025 - National Womens Soccer League

Washington Spirit
2 :  3
Orlando Pride

Oct 15, 2025 - CONCACAF W Champions Cup

Washington Spirit
4 :  0
CF Monterrey
W D D D D L
Victories

1/6 (17%)

Draw

4/6 (67%)

Defeats

1/6 (17%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2 Total goals
50% BTTS
1 Goals scored
1 Goals conceded
33% Over 2.5
67% Under 2.5

Nov 2, 2025 - National Womens Soccer League

Utah Royals FC
1 :  0
Washington Spirit

Oct 11, 2025 - National Womens Soccer League

N Carolina Courage
1 :  1
Washington Spirit

Oct 1, 2025 - CONCACAF W Champions Cup

Gotham FC
0 :  0
Washington Spirit

Sep 18, 2025 - National Womens Soccer League

Angel City FC
2 :  2
Washington Spirit

Sep 13, 2025 - National Womens Soccer League

Kansas City Current
0 :  0
Washington Spirit

Aug 23, 2025 - National Womens Soccer League

Bay FC
2 :  3
Washington Spirit
Portland Thorns
Portland Thorns Latest matches
W W L L D W
Victories

3/6 (50%)

Draw

1/6 (17%)

Defeats

2/6 (33%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

1.83 Total goals
33% BTTS
1 Goals scored
0.83 Goals conceded
17% Over 2.5
83% Under 2.5

Mar 13, 2026 - National Womens Soccer League

Washington Spirit
0 :  1
Portland Thorns

Feb 21, 2026 - Club Friendly Games, Women

Houston Dash
1 :  1
Portland Thorns

Feb 15, 2026 - Club Friendly Games, Women

Portland Thorns
1 :  2
Angel City FC

Nov 15, 2025 - National Womens Soccer League

Washington Spirit
2 :  0
Portland Thorns

Nov 9, 2025 - National Womens Soccer League

Portland Thorns
1 :  0
San Diego Wave FC

Nov 2, 2025 - National Womens Soccer League

Portland Thorns
2 :  0
Houston Dash
L D W W W L
Victories

3/6 (50%)

Draw

1/6 (17%)

Defeats

2/6 (33%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2.33 Total goals
67% BTTS
1.33 Goals scored
1 Goals conceded
50% Over 2.5
50% Under 2.5

Feb 15, 2026 - Club Friendly Games, Women

Portland Thorns
1 :  2
Angel City FC

Nov 9, 2025 - National Womens Soccer League

Portland Thorns
1 :  0
San Diego Wave FC

Nov 2, 2025 - National Womens Soccer League

Portland Thorns
2 :  0
Houston Dash

Oct 4, 2025 - National Womens Soccer League

Portland Thorns
2 :  1
Bay FC

Sep 20, 2025 - National Womens Soccer League

Portland Thorns
1 :  1
San Diego Wave FC

Aug 29, 2025 - National Womens Soccer League

Portland Thorns
1 :  2
Utah Royals FC
L L W L D W
Victories

2/6 (33%)

Draw

1/6 (17%)

Defeats

3/6 (50%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

1.83 Total goals
17% BTTS
0.67 Goals scored
1.17 Goals conceded
17% Over 2.5
83% Under 2.5

Mar 13, 2026 - National Womens Soccer League

Washington Spirit
0 :  1
Portland Thorns

Feb 21, 2026 - Club Friendly Games, Women

Houston Dash
1 :  1
Portland Thorns

Nov 15, 2025 - National Womens Soccer League

Washington Spirit
2 :  0
Portland Thorns

Oct 19, 2025 - National Womens Soccer League

Angel City FC
0 :  2
Portland Thorns

Oct 10, 2025 - National Womens Soccer League

Orlando Pride
1 :  0
Portland Thorns

Sep 26, 2025 - National Womens Soccer League

Gotham FC
3 :  0
Portland Thorns

Washington Spirit against Portland Thorns : Head to Head (H2H)

Washington Spirit

50 %

Draw

0 %

Portland Thorns

50 %

Average stats (last H2H results)

2.33
Total goals
50%
BTTS
1.17
Goals scored
1.17
Goals conceded
50%
Over 2.5
50%
Under 2.5

Mar 13, 2026 - National Womens Soccer League

Washington Spirit
0 :  1
Portland Thorns

Nov 15, 2025 - National Womens Soccer League

Washington Spirit
2 :  0
Portland Thorns

Aug 3, 2025 - National Womens Soccer League

Washington Spirit
2 :  1
Portland Thorns

Jun 15, 2025 - National Womens Soccer League

Portland Thorns
2 :  0
Washington Spirit

Sep 7, 2024 - National Womens Soccer League

Washington Spirit
2 :  1
Portland Thorns

May 4, 2024 - National Womens Soccer League

Portland Thorns
2 :  1
Washington Spirit

Players list

Washington Spirit
Washington Spirit
Goalkeeper

S. MacIver

Defender

E. Morgan

R. Bernal Rodriguez

G. Carle

P. Metayer 84'

T. McKeown

L. Di Guglielmo

Midfielder

L. Santos

H. Hershfelt

Forward

R. Kouassi

T. Rodman

G. Monday

Portland Thorns
Portland Thorns
Goalkeeper

M. Messner

Defender

M. Vignola

R. Reyes

I. Obaze

S. Hiatt

Midfielder

C. Bogere

O. Moultrie

J. Fleming

Forward

R. Turner

P. Tordin

M. Alidou d Anjou

Substitutes

Washington Spirit
Washington Spirit
Goalkeeper

K. Collins

Defender

M. Haugen

Midfielder

P. Metayer

M. Skurcenski

D. Abiodun

R. Bernal Rodriguez 84'

Forward

C. Martinez Ovando

L. Santos 71'

T. Bolt

R. Kouassi 84'

E. Gaines-Ramos

S. Cantore

G. Monday 64'

Portland Thorns
Portland Thorns
Goalkeeper

M. Wood

Defender

M. McKenzie

J. Perry

M. Muller

Midfielder

S. Harvey

C. Bogere 61'

Forward

V. Loboa

M. Padelski

R. Turner 61'

S. Wilson

P. Tordin 77'

A. Spaanstra

M. Alidou d Anjou 85'

Most goals and assists

CD Huachipato Washington Spirit
CD Huachipato Portland Thorns
Top Goalscorer
Colombia L. Santos (4 Goals)
Top Goalscorer
USA O. Moultrie (5 Goals) ,  USA S. Wilson (5 Goals)

Washington Spirit - Portland Thorns Key Points

  1. The Over is 0-5 in the Portland Thorns' last 5 games
  2. The Over is 1-4 in Washington Spirit's last 5 games
  3. The Portland Thorns are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games
  4. The Washington Spirit are 3-2 ATS in their last 5 games
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Our Washington Spirit vs Portland Thorns Prediction

Over the past two weeks of final preseason preparations, Trinity Rodman has been the name on everyone's lips, reportedly looking sharp and explosive after re-signing a record-breaking contract. Washington's midfield has also seen a boost with Andi Sullivan being activated from the injury list, though the club will be without star goalkeeper Aubrey Kingsbury, who recently moved to the maternity leave list. The Thorns have their own headlines, most notably the return of elite forward Sophia Wilson, who was medically cleared last week after her own maternity leave.

Portland's backline will also benefit from the return of Marie Müller, who was recently cleared following a long-term knee injury. However, the Thorns are still navigating significant absences, with goalkeeper Bella Bixby and forwards Morgan Weaver and Julie Dufour currently sidelined on the season-ending injury list. Despite Portland's attacking reinforcements, the Spirit hold the upper hand in this matchup due to their home-field advantage and a more settled core roster. Washington's ability to exploit a Thorns defense that is still re-adjusting to full-speed competition should be the deciding factor. While Portland has the firepower to keep it close, the Spirit's defensive stability, even with a change in goal, gives them the slight edge to secure three points in the opener. Our prediction for Washington Spirit vs. Portland Thorns: Under 2.5 goals.

Prediction:

 

Under 2.5

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