Venue: Lynn Family Stadium — Louisville, Kentucky
Kickoff: 7:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM CT / 4:00 PM PT
Surface: Natural grass
Broadcast: CBS Sports Golazo / NWSL+
WEATHER REPORT — LOUISVILLE
Temperature: 67–70°F at kickoff
Wind: 6–10 mph from the southwest
Humidity: 55%
Precipitation: <10% chance
Pitch Impact:
Ideal attacking conditions
Slight wind may favor long‑range efforts
Grass surface plays true — good for Gotham’s possession style
INJURY REPORT
Racing Louisville FC
Savannah DeMelo (MF) — Probable, minor groin tightness
Jaelin Howell (MF) — Questionable, ankle soreness
Wang Shuang (MF) — Out, hamstring strain
Abby Erceg (DF) — Out, knee injury
NJ/NY Gotham FC
Lynn Williams (FW) — Probable, minor quad tightness
Rose Lavelle (MF) — Probable, load management
Tierna Davidson (DF) — Out, calf strain
Mandy Freeman (DF) — Out, foot injury
TEAM RECORDS & PERFORMANCE
Racing Louisville FC (1‑4‑1)
Goals For: 6
Goals Against: 11
Home Record: 1‑2‑0
Last 5 Matches: L‑L‑D‑L‑W
Strengths: Midfield creativity, set‑piece threat
Weaknesses: Defensive organization, transition defense
NJ/NY Gotham FC (3‑2‑2)
Goals For: 9
Goals Against: 7
Road Record: 1‑1‑1
Last 5 Matches: W‑D‑L‑W‑D
Strengths: Possession control, elite wing play, defensive shape
Weaknesses: Finishing inconsistency, injuries in back line
RECENT TEAM FORM
Racing Louisville FC
Averaging 1.0 goals per match over last 5
Struggling to convert chances
Defense conceding 1.8 goals per match
DeMelo the lone consistent attacking engine
NJ/NY Gotham FC
Averaging 1.4 goals per match over last 5
Defense strong despite injuries
Lavelle + Williams partnership improving
Excellent ball retention in midfield
KEY PLAYER MATCHUPS
1. Savannah DeMelo (LOU) vs. Yazmeen Ryan (Gotham)
DeMelo’s creativity vs. Ryan’s pressing and ball‑winning
Louisville needs DeMelo to dictate tempo Edge: Even
2. Lynn Williams (Gotham) vs. Louisville Back Line
Williams’ pace is a major mismatch
Louisville’s defensive injuries amplify the threat Edge: Gotham
3. Rose Lavelle (Gotham) vs. Louisville Midfield
Lavelle’s ability to break lines is critical
Louisville must crowd central channels Edge: Gotham
4. Louisville Set Pieces vs. Gotham Defense
Louisville dangerous on corners and free kicks
Gotham missing Davidson weakens aerial defense Edge: Louisville (slight)
SERIES HISTORY
Last 10 Meetings: Gotham leads 5‑3‑2
At Lynn Family Stadium: Even (2‑2‑1)
Matches often tight, with 7 of last 10 decided by one goal or fewer
Gotham unbeaten in last 3 vs. Louisville
BETTING TRENDS
Racing Louisville FC
1‑4‑1 in last 6
Under 2.5 goals in 4 of last 6
Conceded first in 5 straight
NJ/NY Gotham FC
Unbeaten in last 3
Under 2.5 goals in 5 of last 7
Scored first in 4 of last 6
MATCH ODDS
Racing Louisville FC + 200
NJ/NY Gotham FC + 140
Draw + 230
Over 2.5 +105 Under 2.5 – 125
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, May 2, 2026
