Venue: Shell Energy Stadium — Houston, Texas
Kickoff is scheduled for 5:00 PM ET
Weather: 76°F, winds 7 mph ESE
Injury Report
No injuries were listed in any available match previews or statistical pages. (NWSL injury reports are typically released on matchday.)
Team Records
Houston Dash: 3‑0‑1 (9 points)
North Carolina Courage: 1‑2‑1 (5 points)
Recent Team Form
Houston Dash — Last 5
W 4–3 vs Racing Louisville (Apr 3)
L 2–1 vs Angel City (Mar 27)
W 3–0 vs Boston (Mar 21)
W 1–0 vs San Diego (Mar 14)
L 2–0 vs Portland (Nov 2)
North Carolina Courage — Last 5
D 2–2 vs Portland (Apr 4)
L 3–1 vs Bay FC (Mar 28)
D 0–0 vs Gotham (Mar 21)
W 2–1 vs Racing Louisville (Mar 14)
W 3–2 vs Gotham (Nov 2)
Form takeaway: Houston have won 3 of their last 4, while NC have just one win in their last four.
Series History
Last five head‑to‑head results:
Aug 8, 2025: Houston 2–1 NC
Jun 21, 2025: NC 2–1 Houston
May 24, 2024: Houston 3–0 NC
Mar 16, 2024: NC 5–1 Houston
Jul 1, 2023: NC 1–0 Houston
Series takeaway: Historically balanced, but Houston have taken 2 of the last 3.
Key Player Matchups
Houston Dash
Kalyssa Van Zanten: 4 goals in 4 matches (team leader)
K. Rader: 2 goals, 1 assist
M. Graham: 1 goal, 1 assist
North Carolina Courage
Ashley Sanchez: 3 goals in 4 matches (team leader)
M. Matsukubo: 2 goals in 2 matches
R. Williams: 2 assists
Matchup note: Van Zanten vs. Sanchez is a marquee attacking duel.
Team Statistical Comparison
Houston:
5th in NWSL standings
2 clean sheets
Strong scoring form (4 goals vs RAC, 3 vs BOS)
North Carolina:
12th in NWSL standings
1 clean sheet
Inconsistent attack (0 goals vs Gotham, 1 vs Bay)
Betting Trends
Houston have scored 8 goals in their last 3 wins.
NC have conceded 5 goals in their last 2 matches.
Houston have 2 clean sheets; NC have 1.
NC’s attack is inconsistent, scoring 0–2 goals in most matches.
MATCH ODDS
North Carolina Courage + 125
Houston Dash + 190
Draw + 285
Over 2.5 – 105 Under 2.5 – 125
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, April 24, 2026
