San Diego Wave (W) vs Washington Spirit (W): Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 16 May

San Diego Wave (W)

L W W L D

5th place in USA Women

2 - 1

16/05/2026 02:00

Washington Spirit (W)

W W L W W

2nd place in USA Women

USA Women

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for San Diego Wave (W) vs Washington Spirit (W) on 16 May 2026 (kick-off: 02:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full San Diego Wave (W) vs Washington Spirit (W) preview before placing your bet.

San Diego Wave (W) are currently 5th with 29 points after 17 matches.
Washington Spirit (W) sit 2nd with 36 points from 17 matches.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

STANDINGS UP TO 16/05/2026

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Gotham FC (W)	37	18	11	4	3	23	12	11
02 Washington Spirit (W)	36	17	11	3	3	26	12	14
03 Utah Royals (W)	30	17	9	3	5	26	18	8
04 Kansas City NWSL (W)	29	18	9	2	7	29	25	4
05 San Diego Wave (W)	29	17	9	2	6	23	19	4
06 Portland Thorns FC (W)	28	17	8	4	5	27	20	7
07 North Carolina (W)	24	16	7	3	6	26	23	3
08 Angel City FC (W)	23	16	7	2	7	24	17	7
09 Seattle Reign (W)	23	16	7	2	7	20	21	-1
10 Orlando Pride (W)	23	18	7	2	9	22	26	-4
11 Denver Summit W	19	15	5	4	6	21	20	1
12 Boston Legacy W	19	17	5	4	8	18	23	-5
13 Houston Dash (W)	19	17	5	4	8	19	25	-6
14 Bay FC (W)	18	17	5	3	9	18	24	-6
15 Racing Louisville (W)	14	17	4	2	11	21	34	-13
16 Chicago Red Stars (W)	12	17	4	0	13	9	33	-24

San Diego Wave (W) Last 6 matches

27/07/2026 04:00

San Diego Wave (W) 0 - 2 Seattle Reign (W) USA Women

18/07/2026 07:10

Kansas City NWSL (W) 2 - 2 San Diego Wave (W) USA Women

12/07/2026 07:45

San Diego Wave (W) 0 - 2 Angel City FC (W) USA Women

05/07/2026 07:45

San Diego Wave (W) 2 - 0 Gotham FC (W) USA Women

29/06/2026 06:00

Portland Thorns FC (W) 3 - 4 San Diego Wave (W) International Club Friendly

04/06/2026 22:00

San Diego Wave (W) 1 - 0 Philippines (W) International Friendly

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Washington Spirit (W)

30/07/2026 08:00

Utah Royals (W) 0 - 1 Washington Spirit (W) USA Women

27/07/2026 06:10

Washington Spirit (W) 1 - 0 Denver Summit W USA Women

20/07/2026 06:10

Boston Legacy W 1 - 2 Washington Spirit (W) USA Women

16/07/2026 07:15

Gotham FC (W) 1 - 0 Washington Spirit (W) USA Women

12/07/2026 05:30

North Carolina (W) 0 - 2 Washington Spirit (W) USA Women

04/07/2026 07:00

Washington Spirit (W) 2 - 1 Houston Dash (W) USA Women

Win

83%

Draw

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues USA Women

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

San Diego Wave (W)

Washington Spirit (W)

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.88

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.41

Scored

Avg. per game

0.76

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.29

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 17 matches

YesNo

11 (65%)6 (35%)

In last 17 matches

NoYes

8 (47%)9 (53%)

San Diego Wave (W)

Recent matches

Washington Spirit (W)

Under /Over

(76%)13 4(24%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(59%)10 7(41%)

Under /Over

(29%)5 12(71%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(41%)7 10(59%)

Under /Over

(35%)6 11(65%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(29%)5 12(71%)

/Yes

(41%)7 10(59%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(41%)7 10(59%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

San Diego Wave (W)

Washington Spirit (W)

Shots

San Diego Wave (W)

Total shots

13.25 avg / game

Blocked

48 total

Avg. 3.43

Washington Spirit (W)

Total shots

11.63 avg / game

Blocked

43 total

Avg. 2.69

San Diego Wave (W) Pass Washington Spirit (W)

Total passes

7015

Avg. 438 / game

Accurate

83%

Ball possession

58%

Total passes

6594

Avg. 412 / game

Accurate

81%

Ball possession

56%

TOTAL ATTACKS

San Diego Wave (W)

1267

Avg. 74.53 / game

Washington Spirit (W)

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

Washington Spirit (W)

758

Avg. 44.59 / game

OTHERS

San Diego Wave (W)

Played games

Washington Spirit (W)

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.24

Clean sheets

0.47

4.18

Corners

3.47

19.53

332

Throw-ins

383

22.53

1.88

Offsides

1.24

1.53

GK saves

1.88

San Diego Wave (W)

DISCIPLINARY

Washington Spirit (W)

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.88

0.82

0.00

0.00

8.06

137

Fouls

138

8.12

9.00

153

Tackles

175

10.29

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How We Build the San Diego Wave (W) vs Washington Spirit (W) Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for San Diego Wave (W) vs Washington Spirit (W) on 16 May 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this USA Women fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

San Diego Wave (W) vs Washington Spirit (W) Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess San Diego Wave (W)'s recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Washington Spirit (W)'s away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

USA Women Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live USA Women standings and the USA Women form table to understand exactly where San Diego Wave (W) and Washington Spirit (W) sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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