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4-2-3-1 · 4-2-3-1
Orlando Pride
Commentary
90'
Full-time. Houston Dash 1-2 Orlando Pride.
90'
7 minutes of added time.
76'
Houston Dash
Corner, Houston Dash.
71'
Houston Dash
Offside, Houston Dash.
71'
Houston Dash
Offside, Houston Dash.
59'
Houston Dash
Corner, Houston Dash.
55'
Houston Dash
Corner, Houston Dash.
54'
Houston Dash
Corner, Houston Dash.
51'
Orlando Pride
Corner, Orlando Pride.
46'
The second half is under way.
45'
Half-time. Houston Dash 0-2 Orlando Pride.
45+7'
Orlando Pride
Corner, Orlando Pride.
45+4'
Houston Dash
Offside, Houston Dash.
45'
7 minutes of added time.
43'
Attempt blocked. O. Hernández (Orlando Pride), right-footed shot from a corner. xG 0.13.
43'
Orlando Pride
Corner, Orlando Pride.
41'
Orlando Pride
Corner, Orlando Pride.
37'
Attempt blocked. M. Ivanović (Houston Dash), right-footed shot from a corner. xG 0.05.
36'
Houston Dash
Corner, Houston Dash.
31'
Goal! Houston Dash 0-2 Orlando Pride. S. Washington (Orlando Pride) scores, assisted by Marta.
27'
Attempt blocked. Angelina (Orlando Pride), right-footed shot from a free kick. xG 0.06.
25'
Orlando Pride
Offside, Orlando Pride.
23'
Orlando Pride
Corner, Orlando Pride.
2'
Orlando Pride
Corner, Orlando Pride.
1'
Kick-off: Houston Dash vs Orlando Pride.
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Minute-by-minute pressure. Bars toward a team mean sustained attacking territory.
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Match events
13'
VAR
Penalty awarded · S. Washington
16'
⚽
Luana (pen)0–1
31'
⚽
S. Washington · assist Marta0–2
Half-time · 0–2
46'
P. Nielsen · Foul
46'
🔁
J. Doyle ◂ K. Abello
46'
🔁
A. Lemos ◂ Luana
46'
🔁
K. Harper ◂ K. v. Zanten
46'
🔁
L. Ullmark ◂ M. Ivanović
46'
🔁
K. Faasse ◂ C. Larisey
55'
⚽
D. Colaprico1–2
60'
🔁
M. Hardin ◂ D. Colaprico
74'
🔁
L. Ovalle ◂ Angelina
74'
🔁
S. Lekven ◂ S. Washington
79'
🔁
L. Boattin ◂ A. Chapman
82'
🔁
N. Payne ◂ S. Lekven
Full-time · 1–2
Coaches
Jaime FriasYolanda Thomas 
Recent form
Houston DashLHWashington Spirit2-3
DAPortland Thorns FC1-1
WABoston Legacy FC2-1
LHUtah Royals FC0-1
LAOrlando Pride1-3
Orlando PrideLHSan Diego Wave FC1-2
WABay FC3-1
LHPortland Thorns FC1-4
DAKansas City Current2-2
WHHouston Dash3-1
About this match
**Houston's got the home turf advantage, but Orlando's been the headache in this rivalry** — Pride lead the all-time ledger, and Dash are limping in after a rough stretch. 🏟️
Houston have won just one of their last five, while Orlando mixed two wins with a couple of bruising losses. Both sides are hunting consistency, and this NWSL opener feels like a toss-up on paper.
Key storylines:
- **Dash's defense under pressure**: L. M. Klenke and P. Nielsen need to lock down after leaking goals to Washington and Portland
- **Orlando's attack potency**: B. Banda and S. Washington have flashed brilliance but inconsistency cost them in recent weeks
- **Home-field weather play**: Shell Energy Stadium is always a factor — Houston should lean on that edge in the opener
Expected lineups:
- **Houston Dash**: J. Campbell, L. Boattin, L. M. Klenke, P. Nielsen, A. Patterson, M. Graham, K. v. Zanten, K. Faasse, K. A. Rader
- **Orlando Pride**: C. Morche, H. Hanson, H. Mace, Rafaelle, C. Dyke, A. Lemos, B. Banda, S. Washington
Prediction:
**Houston 2-1 Orlando**. Slight lean to the hosts' home comfort, but Orlando's playoff pedigree keeps it tight. 🔥
Where to watch
CBS Sports Network
Match facts
Stadium
Shell Energy Stadium
City
Houston
Kickoff
18 Oct, 17:00 UTC
Competition
NWSL
Highlights & clips
Houston Dash
4-2-3-1 · 4-2-3-1
Orlando Pride
1
J. Campbell
9.5
8
N. Hammond
6.6
14
P. Nielsen
6.8
4
L. M. Klenke
6.6
27
L. Boattin
6.7
↑ 79'
19
M. Graham
6.5
18
M. Hardin
6.8
↑ 60'
30
L. Ullmark
6.2
↑ 46'
22
K. A. Rader
6.4
34
K. Harper
6.9
↑ 46'
23
K. Faasse
6.4
↑ 46'
77
C. Morche
6.4
21
O. Hernández
7.2
12
C. Dyke
7.0
4
Rafaelle
6.8
5
H. Mace
6.9
13
L. Ovalle
7.0
↑ 74'
6
A. Lemos
7.8
↑ 46'
22
S. Lekven
6.4
↑ 74'
2
H. Hanson
6.6
20
J. Doyle
6.3
↑ 46'
10
Marta
6.8
Substitutes
40GC. DeLisle
2DA. Chapman↓ 79'6.1
99DJ. Brewster
24MD. Colaprico↓ 60'7.7
12MK. v. Zanten↓ 46'6.4
47MM. Ivanović↓ 46'5.5
13MS. Schmidt
17MS. Puntigam
9FC. Larisey↓ 46'6.5
Coach: Jaime Frias
Substitutes
31GC. Martin
25DK. Abello↓ 46'7.4
23DN. Payne↑ 82'6.8
3DK. Nadaner
41DH. Anderson
8MLuana↓ 46'7.5
7MAngelina↓ 74'6.8
28MS. Yates
29FS. Washington↓ 74'9.3
Coach: Yolanda Thomas
Top stats
45%Possession55%
1.45Expected goals (xG, estimated)2.16
12Total shots12
3Shots on target6
2Big chances4
5Corners6
Shots
7Shots off target3
2Blocked shots3
9Shots inside box11
3Shots outside box1
1Big chances scored2
1Big chances missed2
Attack
16Touches in box38
46Final third entries54
2Offsides2
5Free kicks10
1Fouled in final third2
Passing
377Passes473
302Accurate passes374
22/42 (52%)Long balls30/63 (48%)
2/20 (10%)Crosses4/15 (27%)
16Throw-ins25
Duels
41Duels59
28/67 (42%)Ground duels39/67 (58%)
5/13 (38%)Aerial duels8/13 (62%)
9/20 (45%)Dribbles10/16 (63%)
7Dispossessed8
Defending
14Tackles18
57Tackles won56
15Interceptions15
19Clearances30
58Recoveries59
Discipline
11Fouls5
1Yellow cards0
0Red cards0
Goalkeeping
4Saves2
8Goal kicks9
3Punches1
Forecast BSD enginebest price across 19 bookmakers
1X2Orlando to win 42% · 2.50 @ Bet365
BTTSBoth teams to score 59% · 3.40 @ Bet365
CornersOver 9.5 corners 51% · 1.72 @ 1xBet
CornersOver 8.5 corners 63% · 1.40 @ 1xBet
GoalsOver 2.5 goals 54% · 3.50 @ 1xBet
1X2Draw 27% · 2.63 @ 1xBet
GoalsOver 1.5 goals 75% · 1.78 @ 1xBet
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals 66% · 1.57 @ Pinnacle
CornersUnder 10.5 corners 60% · 1.62 @ 1xBet
Who winsHouston to win (DNB) 51% · 2.15 @ Betway
1X2Houston to win 32% · 3.12 @ 1xBet
Odds consensus
1X2consensus
2.80
Houston Dash
3.50
Draw
2.11
Orlando Pride
Double Chanceconsensus
1.59
Houston Dash or Draw
1.23
Houston Dash or Orlando Pride
1.36
Draw or Orlando Pride
Both Teams to Scoreconsensus
1.53
Yes
2.30
No
Home Win to Nilconsensus
5.50
YES
Away Win to Nilconsensus
4.33
YES
Total Goals 0.50consensus
1.02
Over 0.50
15.00
Under 0.50
Total Goals 1.50consensus
1.12
Over 1.50
3.80
Under 1.50
Total Goals 2.50consensus
1.54
Over 2.50
2.26
Under 2.50
Total Goals 3.50consensus
2.34
Over 3.50
1.47
Under 3.50
Total Goals 4.50consensus
3.60
Over 4.50
1.15
Under 4.50
Draw No Betconsensus
2.09
Houston Dash
1.65
Orlando Pride
Total Corners (O/U) 7.50consensus
1.18
Over 7.50
3.78
Under 7.50
Total Corners (O/U) 8.50consensus
1.40
Over 8.50
2.62
Under 8.50
Total Corners (O/U) 9.50consensus
1.72
Over 9.50
2.01
Under 9.50
Total Corners (O/U) 10.50consensus
2.14
Over 10.50
1.62
Under 10.50
Total Corners (O/U) 11.50consensus
2.79
Over 11.50
1.35
Under 11.50
No pre-match call on this one.
Nothing reached 80% confidence before kick-off, so we stayed quiet rather than guess. Most matches end up here — that is what keeps the published calls at 86.6%.
Nothing reached 80% confidence before kick-off, so we stayed quiet rather than guess. Most matches end up here — that is what keeps the published calls at 86.6%.
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