Venue & Match Details
Location: Sports Illustrated Stadium, Harrison, New Jersey
Date: Sunday, September 7, 2025
Kickoff: 5:00 p.m. ET / 2:00 p.m. PT
Broadcast: ESPN / ESPN Deportes / ESPN+ (U.S.), iHeart Radio (local audio)
Weather Forecast (Harrison, NJ – Kickoff)
Conditions: Mostly sunny, warm
Temperature: ~80°F (27°C)
Wind: Light SW at 4–6 mph
Precipitation: <5%
Impact: Ideal playing conditions — no weather-related disruptions expected
Injury Report
Gotham FC
GK Ryan Campbell (shoulder) – Out
GK Shelby Hogan (thumb) – Out
Emergency GK signings Michelle Betos & Tyler McCamey available as cover
Angel City FC
FW Alyssa Thompson (upper leg) – Expected to be available after precautionary rest earlier in season
Recent Form
Gotham – Last 5: W‑D‑L‑D‑D
Most recent: 1‑1 draw vs. Chicago
+6 goal difference on season (22 GF / 16 GA)
Angel City – Last 5: W‑W‑D‑D‑L
Most recent: 0‑2 loss vs. Bay FC
-4 goal difference on season (24 GF / 28 GA)
Key Player Matchups
Esther González (Gotham) vs. Sarah Gorden (Angel City)
González leads Gotham with 12 goals; Gorden anchors ACFC’s back line.
Midge Purce (Gotham) vs. M.A. Vignola (Angel City)
Purce’s pace and creativity against Vignola’s defensive positioning.
Alyssa Thompson (ACFC) vs. Emily Sonnett (Gotham)
Thompson’s direct runs vs. Sonnett’s experience and reading of the game.
Series History
All-Time: Gotham leads 5W‑1D‑1L
Last Meeting: Apr 18, 2025 — Gotham 4‑0 win at BMO Stadium
Gotham has won the last 4 meetings, outscoring ACFC 10‑2 in that span
Betting Trends
Gotham: 50% of home matches Over 2.5 goals; 56% BTTS at home
Angel City: 44% away matches Over 2.5 goals; 50% BTTS away
Head-to-Head: OVER in 3 of last 5; Gotham has covered spread in last 4
Match Outlook
This is a six-pointer in the playoff race — Gotham can create separation from Angel City with a win, while ACFC can leapfrog their hosts with three points. Expect Gotham to press high and control possession, with Esther González leading the line, while Angel City will look to exploit transitions through Thompson and Emslie. The home side’s defensive solidity and recent dominance in the series make them the favorites, but ACFC’s pace on the break keeps them dangerous.
MATCH ODDS
NJ/NY Gotham FC – 175 Draw + 260 Angel City FC + 375
Over 2.5 – 115 Under 2.5 – 125
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, September 6, 2025
