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Saturday, 18 July 2026

Centennial Stadium · Referee J. Metz · Analysis updated 23:44 UTC

Denver Summit W vs Portland Thorns W Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 1.60 expected goals for Denver Summit W and 1.47 for Portland Thorns W, a combined total of 3.07. That distribution gives Denver Summit W the largest share of the 1X2 market at 41%, with the draw at 24%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 59% for over 2.5 goals and 62% for both teams to score, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 11%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 41% favourite still loses or draws roughly 59% of the time.

Model pick

Denver Summit W or Draw

64.9% probability

Moderate confidence

Expected goals

1.60 – 1.47

Model version

poisson-v2

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Match result (1X2)

Denver Summit W win41%
Draw24%
Portland Thorns W win35%

Double chance 1X

65%

Double chance 12

76%

Double chance X2

59%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals81%
Over 2.5 goals59%
Over 3.5 goals37%
Both teams to score62%

Correct score

  • 1–110.9%
  • 2–18.7%
  • 1–28.0%
  • 1–07.4%
  • 0–16.8%

Why the model likes this

  • Denver Summit W home form

    8 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Denver Summit W to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 41%, against 41% / 24% / 35% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 1.60 goals for Denver Summit W and 1.47 for Portland Thorns W, a combined 3.07 — an open game on paper.

  • Goals markets

    Over 2.5 goals lands at 59% and both teams to score at 62%, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 11%.

Recent form

Denver Summit W

  • 2026-08-15T02:00:00.000Z · A vs San Diego Wave W · 1-1 (D)
  • 2026-08-09T02:00:00.000Z · H vs Utah Royals W · 2-1 (W)
  • 2026-08-06T02:00:00.000Z · H vs North Carolina Courage W · 0-2 (L)
  • 2026-08-03T01:00:00.000Z · H vs Boston Legacy W · 1-1 (D)
  • 2026-07-26T23:00:00.000Z · A vs Washington Spirit W · 0-1 (L)

Portland Thorns W

    Head-to-head

    Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction below is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.

    NWSL Women table

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    #TeamPWDLGDPts
    1NJ/NY Gotham FC W2013431343
    2Utah Royals W2011361236
    3Washington Spirit W1911351236
    4San Diego Wave W201037433
    5Portland Thorns W19946431
    6North Carolina Courage W18936630
    7Kansas City W20938330
    8Seattle Reign FC W18837027
    9Angel City W17737724
    10Denver Summit W19667024
    11Orlando Pride W197210-623
    12Boston Legacy W19559-620
    13Houston Dash W18558-620
    14Bay FC W195410-719
    15Racing Louisville W185211-1117
    16Chicago Red Stars W194114-2513

    Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.