Red Bull Arena — Harrison, New Jersey
Kickoff: 7:30 PM ET / 4:30 PM PT
Broadcast: NWSL+ / Local Affiliates
Venue & Weather Outlook
Location: Red Bull Arena, Harrison, NJ Forecast:
Temperature: 61–64°F at kickoff
Sky: Clear
Wind: 4–7 mph from the northwest
Humidity: Low
Rain Chance: <5% Impact: Fast pitch, ideal for Gotham’s possession‑based buildup and Chicago’s counterattacking style.
Team Records & Recent Form
NJ/NY Gotham FC (2‑2‑2)
Points: 8
Goals For: 6
Goals Against: 6
Last 5: D‑W‑L‑D‑W
Trend: Stabilizing defensively; attack improving with better spacing
Key Note: Gotham has conceded one goal or fewer in four straight matches
Chicago Stars (2‑4‑0)
Points: 6
Goals For: 5
Goals Against: 10
Last 5: L‑W‑L‑L‑W
Trend: Inconsistent; strong in transition but vulnerable defensively
Key Note: Chicago has allowed 2+ goals in four of six matches
Injury Report
NJ/NY Gotham FC
Rose Lavelle (MF): Day‑to‑day (ankle) — expected to play limited minutes
Lynn Williams (F): Healthy
Tierna Davidson (DF): Day‑to‑day (hamstring) — questionable
Impact: If Davidson is out, Gotham’s back line loses its best organizer
Chicago Stars
Mallory Swanson (F): Day‑to‑day (knee) — trending toward playing
Casey Krueger (DF): Out (foot)
Alyssa Naeher (GK): Healthy
Impact: Chicago’s defensive structure suffers without Krueger; Swanson’s availability is critical for their attack
Key Player Matchups
Lynn Williams (Gotham) vs. Chicago Back Line
Williams’ pace and pressing are a major mismatch
Chicago has struggled defending diagonal runs and wide overloads
Rose Lavelle (Gotham) vs. Chicago Midfield
Lavelle’s creativity unlocks Gotham’s attack
Chicago must limit her touches between the lines
Mallory Swanson (Chicago) vs. Gotham Fullbacks
Swanson’s directness and shot creation are Chicago’s best weapon
Gotham must avoid isolating defenders 1v1
Esther González (Gotham) vs. Chicago Center Backs
Esther’s hold‑up play and finishing are elite
Chicago has conceded multiple goals from central channels this season
Series History
All‑Time Meetings: Gotham leads 7‑5‑4
2025 Season: Gotham won both meetings
Trend: Gotham’s midfield consistently outplays Chicago in possession
Notable: Chicago has not won at Red Bull Arena since 2021
Betting Trends
Gotham FC
ATS: 3–2–1 last 6
Totals: Under in 4 of last 6
Home Form: 3‑1‑2 in last six
Scoring: Averaging 1.2 goals per match
Chicago Stars
ATS: 2–4 last 6
Totals: Over in 4 of last 6
Road Form: 1‑2‑0
Scoring: Averaging 0.8 goals per match
Matchup Trends
Gotham has scored first in 5 of last 7 vs. Chicago
Chicago has conceded in the first 30 minutes in 3 of last 4
Unders have hit in 5 of the last 8 meetings
MATCH ODDS
NJ/NY Gotham FC – 230
Chicago Stars + 500
Draw + 310
Over 2.5 -105 Under 2.5 – 145
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, April 28, 2026
