Washington Spirit vs Utah Royals FC Prediction & Picks - National Womens Soccer League

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Washington Spirit
3/25/26 19:00
Utah Royals FC

Prediction:

 

Over 2.5

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 by Erik Gibbs | in Soccer Picks

The Washington Spirit and Utah Royals FC meet at Audi Field this Wednesday evening, with both clubs urgently seeking their first victory of the 2026 NWSL regular season. Washington enters this fixture following a gritty 2-2 draw on the road against Racing Louisville, a match where they displayed significant character by fighting back from a deficit to earn a point. This result followed a narrow 1-0 defeat to the Portland Thorns in their season opener, a contest where the Spirit dominated 62% of the ball but ultimately failed to find the back of the net. Despite being winless in their first two outings, the Spirit have shown flashes of tactical fluidity, particularly in their ability to maintain high passing accuracy and sustain pressure in the attacking third.

Meanwhile, the Royals are coming off a pair of frustrating 2-1 losses to start their campaign. Their most recent defeat came at home against the San Diego Wave, which followed an identical scoreline in their opener against the Kansas City Current. While Utah has managed to strike first or equalize in both matches, they have struggled to maintain defensive discipline in the final ten minutes of play. The Royals have demonstrated solid organizational structure for large stretches, yet the transition from defense to attack remains a work in progress as they continue to integrate several new pieces into their starting eleven.

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Washington Spirit vs Utah Royals FC Form

Table

Teams Pts P W D L GD
2 Utah Royals FC
24 12 7 3 2 +8
4 Washington Spirit
21 11 6 3 2 +9

Washington Spirit and Utah Royals FC Latest Matches

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

1/6 (17%)

Draw

2/6 (33%)

Defeats

3/6 (50%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

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

Mar 20, 2026 - National Womens Soccer League

Racing Louisville FC
2 :  2
Washington Spirit

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
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
D D D D L D
Victories

0/6 (0%)

Draw

5/6 (83%)

Defeats

1/6 (17%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

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

Mar 20, 2026 - National Womens Soccer League

Racing Louisville FC
2 :  2
Washington Spirit

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
Utah Royals FC
Utah Royals FC Latest matches
L L W L L L
Victories

1/6 (17%)

Draw

0/6 (0%)

Defeats

5/6 (83%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

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

Mar 22, 2026 - National Womens Soccer League

Utah Royals FC
1 :  2
San Diego Wave FC

Mar 14, 2026 - National Womens Soccer League

Kansas City Current
2 :  1
Utah Royals FC

Feb 15, 2026 - Club Friendly Games, Women

Denver Summit FC
2 :  0
Utah Royals FC

Nov 2, 2025 - National Womens Soccer League

Utah Royals FC
1 :  0
Washington Spirit

Oct 17, 2025 - National Womens Soccer League

Seattle Reign
2 :  1
Utah Royals FC

Oct 11, 2025 - National Womens Soccer League

Utah Royals FC
2 :  3
San Diego Wave FC
D W W L W L
Victories

3/6 (50%)

Draw

1/6 (17%)

Defeats

2/6 (33%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

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

Mar 22, 2026 - National Womens Soccer League

Utah Royals FC
1 :  2
San Diego Wave FC

Nov 2, 2025 - National Womens Soccer League

Utah Royals FC
1 :  0
Washington Spirit

Oct 11, 2025 - National Womens Soccer League

Utah Royals FC
2 :  3
San Diego Wave FC

Sep 19, 2025 - National Womens Soccer League

Utah Royals FC
3 :  2
Racing Louisville FC

Sep 14, 2025 - National Womens Soccer League

Utah Royals FC
2 :  0
Houston Dash

Aug 15, 2025 - National Womens Soccer League

Utah Royals FC
0 :  0
Angel City FC
D W D L L L
Victories

1/6 (17%)

Draw

2/6 (33%)

Defeats

3/6 (50%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2.67 Total goals
67% BTTS
1.17 Goals scored
1.5 Goals conceded
50% Over 2.5
50% Under 2.5

Mar 14, 2026 - National Womens Soccer League

Kansas City Current
2 :  1
Utah Royals FC

Feb 15, 2026 - Club Friendly Games, Women

Denver Summit FC
2 :  0
Utah Royals FC

Oct 17, 2025 - National Womens Soccer League

Seattle Reign
2 :  1
Utah Royals FC

Oct 5, 2025 - National Womens Soccer League

Chicago Stars FC
2 :  2
Utah Royals FC

Sep 27, 2025 - National Womens Soccer League

Bay FC
0 :  2
Utah Royals FC

Sep 6, 2025 - National Womens Soccer League

N Carolina Courage
1 :  1
Utah Royals FC

Washington Spirit against Utah Royals FC : Head to Head (H2H)

Washington Spirit

50 %

Draw

25 %

Utah Royals FC

25 %

Average stats (last H2H results)

2.75
Total goals
50%
BTTS
1.5
Goals scored
1.25
Goals conceded
50%
Over 2.5
50%
Under 2.5

Nov 2, 2025 - National Womens Soccer League

Utah Royals FC
1 :  0
Washington Spirit

May 17, 2025 - National Womens Soccer League

Washington Spirit
3 :  3
Utah Royals FC

Jun 8, 2024 - National Womens Soccer League

Utah Royals FC
0 :  1
Washington Spirit

Mar 31, 2024 - National Womens Soccer League

Washington Spirit
2 :  1
Utah Royals FC

Players list

Washington Spirit
Washington Spirit
Goalkeeper

S. MacIver

Defender

L. Di Guglielmo

K. Wiesner

R. Bernal Rodriguez

E. Morgan

T. McKeown

Midfielder

D. Abiodun

H. Hershfelt

Forward

R. Kouassi

S. Cantore

T. Rodman

Utah Royals FC
Utah Royals FC
Goalkeeper

M. Justus

Defender

K. Del Fava

K. Riehl

Midfielder

D. Pierre Louis

J. Thomsen

A. Tejada

Forward

C. Lacasse

K. Simmonds

B. Mozingo

C. Kizer

K. Palacios Hernandez

Substitutes

Washington Spirit
Washington Spirit
Goalkeeper

K. Collins

Defender

E. Tse

M. Haugen

G. Carle

Midfielder

P. Metayer

L. Santos

A. Sullivan

Forward

C. Martinez Ovando

T. Bolt

Utah Royals FC
Utah Royals FC
Goalkeeper

D. Jackson

Defender

M. Moriya

Midfielder

M. Tanaka

A. Nagai

Forward

L. Prasnikar

A. Spaanstra

C. Brown

Most goals and assists

CD Huachipato Washington Spirit
CD Huachipato Utah Royals FC
Top Goalscorer
Colombia L. Santos (4 Goals)
Top Goalscorer
Japan M. Tanaka (4 Goals) ,  Canada C. Lacasse (4 Goals)

Washington Spirit - Utah Royals FC Key Points

  1. The Over is 3-2 in the Spirit’s last 5 games
  2. The Over is 4-1 in the Royals' last 5 games
  3. The Spirit are 2-3 ATS in their last 5 games
  4. The Royals are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games
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Our Washington Spirit vs Utah Royals FC Prediction

Trinity Rodman continues to serve as the primary engine of the Washington attack. Rodman has been relentless on the wing, consistently creating high-quality chances and forcing opposing defenders into difficult 1-on-1 situations. Supporting her in the midfield, Hal Hershfelt has been a physical presence, winning back possession and stabilizing the transition game. The Spirit also recently celebrated the return of veteran Andi Sullivan, who made her first appearance back on the pitch to provide much-needed leadership. However, the squad remains shorthanded due to the absences of Aubrey Kingsbury, Ashley Hatch, and Casey Krueger, all of whom are on maternity leave.

On the Utah side, Tatumn Milazzo has been a standout since her return from the injury list, having already found the back of the net in the season opener. Lara Prašnikar also opened her scoring account in the most recent match, showing the clinical finishing that the Royals will rely on this year. Unfortunately, Utah is navigating a crowded training room; Alex Loera is out for the season, while players like Madison Hammond, Mandy McGlynn, and Narumi Miura are currently sidelined with various ailments.

Given Washington's home dominance and superior ball retention, the Spirit hold the upper hand in this matchup. Their ability to wear down opponents through possession should eventually crack a Utah defense that has looked vulnerable late in games, making the home side the clear favorite to secure all three points. Our prediction for Washington Spirit vs. Utah Royals FC: Over 2.5 goals.

Prediction:

 

Over 2.5

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