Venue & Game Details
Location: Providence Park, Portland, OR
Kickoff: 12:00 PM PT
Competition: NWSL Playoffs, Quarterfinal Round
Broadcast: CBS Sports Network & Paramount+
Weather Forecast
Conditions: Overcast skies, cool fall afternoon
Temperature: ~56°F at kickoff
Wind: 8–12 mph from the west
Impact: Slightly cooler conditions may favor Portland’s high-tempo pressing style; minimal weather disruption expected.
Injury Report
Portland Thorns:
Out: Becky Sauerbrunn (long-term injury)
Questionable: Sophia Smith (minor knock, expected to play)
Healthy: Olivia Moultrie, Jessie Fleming, Bella Bixby
San Diego Wave:
Out: None major reported
Questionable: Alex Morgan (fitness, likely available off bench)
Healthy: Jaedyn Shaw, Kenza Dali, Kailen Sheridan (GK)
Key Player Matchups
Sophia Smith (Portland FW) vs. San Diego Defense: Smith leads Portland with 10 goals; her pace and finishing will test Sheridan and the Wave backline.
Olivia Moultrie (Portland MF) vs. Kenza Dali (San Diego MF): Moultrie’s creativity against Dali’s control and distribution is a midfield duel to watch.
Jaedyn Shaw (San Diego FW) vs. Bella Bixby (Portland GK): Shaw’s breakout scoring form could be decisive against Portland’s experienced goalkeeper.
Recent Team Form
Portland Thorns:
Last 5: 3-1-1, including wins over Chicago and Orlando.
Strength: Strong home record, attacking depth.
Weakness: Defensive lapses without Sauerbrunn.
San Diego Wave:
Last 5: 2-3, including a win over Bay FC but losses to Gotham and Kansas City.
Strength: Midfield creativity, counterattacking speed.
Weakness: Inconsistent finishing, reliance on Shaw/Morgan.
Series History
2025 Regular Season:
April: 1–1 draw at Snapdragon Stadium
August: Portland 2–0 win at Providence Park
All-Time H2H: Portland leads 4 wins, San Diego 2 wins, 3 draws.
Trend: Portland unbeaten at home vs. San Diego in last 3 meetings.
Betting Trends:
Portland is 3-1-1 in last 5 home matches.
San Diego is 1-4 in last 5 away matches.
Last 4 meetings have averaged 2.0 goals per game.
Projected Score: Portland Thorns 2, San Diego Wave 1
MATCH ODDS
Portland Thorns + 135 Draw + 220 San Diego Wave + 170
Over 2.5 – 135 Under 2.5 – 115
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, November 8, 2025
