Venue: Inter&Co Stadium (also referred to as Inter.co Stadium), Orlando, Florida
Kickoff: 8:00 p.m. ET (5:00 p.m. PT)
Broadcast: Prime Video
San Diego sits second in the NWSL table and is chasing the Shield, while Orlando is fighting to stay in the playoff hunt with limited matches remaining. The sides met earlier this season on May 24, with Orlando winning 1-0 at Snapdragon Stadium (Nicole Payne’s first professional goal).
Projected Lineups / Current Rosters
San Diego Wave FC key contributors:
Forwards/attack: Trinity Byars (leading scorer with ~10 goals), Gia Corley, Lia Godfrey (strong assist numbers as a rookie), Ludmila, Melanie Barcenas, Gabi Portilho.
Midfield/defense: Kenza Dali, Kimmi Ascanio, Perle Morroni, Kristen McNabb, Kennedy Wesley, and others.
Goalkeeper options include Sandra Paños or others available.
Orlando Pride key contributors:
Forward: Barbra Banda (club-record 16 goals this season, plus assists).
Supporting cast: Haley McCutcheon, Jacquie Ovalle, Ally Lemos, Marta (when available), Hailie Mace, Rafaelle (availability varies), Oihane, Cori Dyke, Angelina, and Cosette Morché in goal. Exact starting XIs are typically confirmed closer to kickoff; both clubs rely on their primary attacking threats.
Current Weather Forecast
Expect typical early October Florida conditions: warm and humid evening temperatures likely in the mid-to-upper 70s to low 80s °F, with a chance of scattered showers or thunderstorms common in the region. Light winds possible. Confirm local forecasts closer to match time for any impact on play or pitch conditions. (Precise hourly details can shift.)
Injury Reports
San Diego Wave FC:
Catarina Macario (knee) – Season-ending injury list (ongoing issue; has not played in 2026).
Trinity Armstrong (knee) – Season-ending.
Dudinha (knee/ACL) – Season-ending.
Additional absences noted in prior reports include Kiki Pickett (ankle) and others; check final availability.
Orlando Pride:
Kylie Nadaner – Maternity leave (out).
Sanne Lekven (head) – Questionable in recent reports.
Other prior notes have included various absences (e.g., Rafaelle head issues at times), but the squad is relatively healthy outside long-term cases.
Both teams are managing depth but have core players available.
Key Player vs. Player Matchups
Barbra Banda vs. San Diego’s back line (McNabb, Morroni, Wesley, etc.): Banda’s pace, finishing, and record-setting form against a solid Wave defense that has posted recent clean sheets.
Trinity Byars / Gia Corley / Lia Godfrey vs. Orlando’s midfield and defense: San Diego’s attack, with Godfrey’s creativity and Byars’ scoring, testing Pride’s structure under pressure.
Midfield battles: Wave’s possession-oriented style (higher average possession) against Orlando’s ability to counter and transition, involving players like Angelina, McCutcheon, and Lemos.
Goalkeeping and set pieces: Paños/Morché reliability versus opportunistic finishing. Physicality and aerial duels in the box could prove decisive given both teams’ goal tallies.
Recent Team Forms
San Diego Wave FC: Strong recent run with four wins in the last five, including a 2-0 road win at Racing Louisville. Solid defensively (consecutive clean sheets noted) and scoring efficiently. Excellent away record overall. Chasing top of the table.
Orlando Pride: Mixed but improved late-season form, including a recent 3-1 road win at Bay FC. Inconsistent overall (home losses notable), yet historically strong against San Diego. Playoff hopes require continued results. San Diego holds the clearer momentum and quality edge on paper.
Series History
Orlando holds a strong head-to-head edge: unbeaten in the last several meetings (including the 1-0 win in May 2026), with an all-time record favoring the Pride in multiple encounters (roughly 4-1-2 or better in recent sequences). San Diego has struggled historically in this matchup despite overall stronger current form. Home advantage at Inter&Co Stadium amplifies Orlando’s edge in past results.
Betting Trends
San Diego’s superior record, form, and away strength make them favorites. Orlando’s H2H success and home urgency create underdog value. Both teams score regularly, supporting BTTS or over leans in some models. Public tends to back the higher-table side.
MATCH ODDS
San Diego Wave FC + 100
Orlando Wave + 210
Draw + 265
Over 2.5 – 185 Under 2.5 + 120
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, October 1, 2026
