NWSL Match Preview: Orlando Pride (11-8-7) vs. Seattle Reign FC (10-7-9)

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Venue & Game Details

Location: Inter&Co Stadium, Orlando, FL

Kickoff: 8:00 PM ET

Competition: NWSL Playoffs, Quarterfinal Round

Broadcast: NWSL+ and CBS Sports Golazo

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Clear skies, warm evening

Temperature: ~74°F at kickoff

Wind: 5–7 mph from the southeast

Impact: Ideal conditions for attacking soccer; no weather disruptions expected.

Injury Report

Orlando Pride:

Out: Barbra Banda (season-ending injury earlier in 2025)

Questionable: Marta (minor knock, expected to play)

Healthy: Adriana, Angelina, Emily Sams

Seattle Reign FC:

Out: None major reported

Questionable: Jess Fishlock (hamstring tightness, game-time decision)

Healthy: Jordyn Huitema, Sofia Huerta, Sam Meza

Key Player Matchups

Adriana (Orlando FW) vs. Sofia Huerta (Seattle RB): Adriana’s pace and creativity will test Huerta’s defensive positioning.

Marta (Orlando MF) vs. Jess Fishlock (Seattle MF): If both are fit, this veteran midfield duel could decide tempo and possession.

Jordyn Huitema (Seattle FW) vs. Emily Sams (Orlando CB): Huitema’s aerial presence is a major threat against Orlando’s backline.

Recent Team Form

Orlando Pride:

Last 5: 3-1-1, including wins over Gotham FC and Washington Spirit.

Strength: Defensive solidity (26 goals conceded, among league’s best).

Weakness: Lack of consistent scoring since Banda’s injury.

Seattle Reign FC:

Last 5: 2-1-2, including a crucial win over Angel City to clinch playoffs.

Strength: Midfield control and playoff experience.

Weakness: Inconsistent finishing in tight matches.

Series History

All-Time H2H: Seattle leads 7-5-7 overall.

2025 Regular Season:

April: Orlando 1–0 win in Seattle (Banda goal)

November 1: 0–0 draw in Orlando (Decision Day)

Trend: Matches are typically low-scoring and tightly contested.

Betting Trends:

Orlando is 3-1-1 in last 5 home matches.

Seattle is 2-3-0 in last 5 away matches.

Last 4 meetings have gone Under 2.5 goals.

Projected Score: Orlando Pride 1, Seattle Reign FC 0

MATCH ODDS

Orlando Pride – 195        Draw + 300         Seattle Reign FC + 450

Over 2.5 – 115                   Under 2.5 – 125

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, November 6, 2025