Venue: PayPal Park — San Jose, California
Kickoff: 7:30 PM PT / 10:30 PM ET
Surface: Natural grass
Broadcast: CBS Sports Golazo / NWSL+
WEATHER REPORT — SAN JOSE
Temperature: 64–67°F at kickoff
Wind: 5–8 mph from the northwest
Humidity: 48%
Precipitation: <5% chance
Pitch Impact:
Ideal conditions for high‑tempo play
Slight wind may favor long diagonal balls
Grass surface suits both teams’ possession‑oriented styles
INJURY REPORT
Bay FC
Asisat Oshoala (FW) — Probable, minor knee soreness
Deyna Castellanos (MF) — Probable, light workload management
Jen Beattie (DF) — Out, calf strain
Katelyn Rowland (GK) — Out, ankle injury
San Diego Wave FC
Alex Morgan (FW) — Probable, minor hip tightness
Naomi Girma (DF) — Questionable, hamstring tightness
Abby Dahlkemper (DF) — Out, back injury
Kailen Sheridan (GK) — Probable, routine rest
TEAM RECORDS & PERFORMANCE
Bay FC (2‑3‑0)
Goals For: 7
Goals Against: 10
Home Record: 1‑1‑0
Last 5 Matches: L‑W‑L‑W‑L
Strengths: Midfield creativity, pace in wide areas, strong counterattacks
Weaknesses: Defensive organization, set‑piece marking
San Diego Wave FC (5‑2‑0)
Goals For: 12
Goals Against: 6
Road Record: 2‑1‑0
Last 5 Matches: W‑W‑L‑W‑W
Strengths: Defensive structure, elite wing play, clinical finishing
Weaknesses: Depth at center back, occasional midfield turnovers
RECENT TEAM FORM
Bay FC
Averaging 1.4 goals per match over last 5
Attack improving with Oshoala’s return
Defense conceding 1.8 goals per match
Midfield cohesion still inconsistent
San Diego Wave FC
Averaging 2.0 goals per match over last 5
Defense among league’s best
Morgan + Shaw partnership thriving
Excellent late‑game fitness and pressing
KEY PLAYER MATCHUPS
1. Asisat Oshoala (BAY) vs. Naomi Girma (SD)
Oshoala’s pace and physicality vs. Girma’s elite positioning
If Girma is limited or unavailable, matchup swings heavily Edge: San Diego (if Girma plays), Even otherwise
2. Jaedyn Shaw (SD) vs. Bay FC Midfield
Shaw’s ability to drift between lines is a major threat
Bay must close central channels quickly Edge: San Diego
3. Deyna Castellanos (BAY) vs. San Diego Double Pivot
Castellanos’ creativity can unlock compact defenses
San Diego’s midfield must prevent her from dictating tempo Edge: Bay FC (slight)
4. Alex Morgan (SD) vs. Bay FC Center Backs
Morgan’s movement and finishing remain elite
Bay’s back line has struggled with tracking runs Edge: San Diego
SERIES HISTORY
(Bay FC is a 2024 expansion club — limited history)
Last 4 Meetings: San Diego leads 3‑1‑0
At PayPal Park: Series tied 1‑1
San Diego has scored 2+ goals in 3 of last 4 vs. Bay FC
BETTING TRENDS
Bay FC
2‑3 in last 5
Over 2.5 goals in 4 of last 5
Conceded first in 4 of last 6
San Diego Wave FC
4‑1 in last 5
Under 2.5 goals in 4 of last 6
Scored first in 5 of last 7
MATCH ODDS
Bay FC + 200
San Diego Wave + 130
Draw + 250
Over 2.5 – 115 Under 2.5 – 105
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, May 2, 2026
