NWSL Match Preview: Seattle Reign FC (9-7-8) vs. Utah Royals FC (5-12-7)

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Venue & Game Info

Location: Lumen Field, 800 Occidental Ave S, Seattle, WA 98134

Kickoff: 7:00 PM PT / 10:00 PM ET

Broadcast: FOX 13+ (Seattle), NWSL+ (streaming)

Weather Update

Seattle Forecast (Oct. 17, 2025): Clear skies, 58°F at kickoff, light winds (5–7 mph). Ideal fall soccer conditions.

Team Recent Form

Seattle Reign: Can clinch playoffs with a win. Recent form: 2-2-2 in last 6, including a 1–1 draw vs. Bay FC last week. Home record: 4-3-4.

Utah Royals: Eliminated from playoffs but in strong form since August (4-2-5). Recent form: 3-2-1 in last 6, though lost 3–2 to San Diego last week. Road record: 2-5-5.

Injury Report

Seattle: No major injuries reported; Laura Harvey expected to field strongest XI.

Utah: Ally Sentnor transferred midseason; Lara Prašnikar (Slovenian striker) has been a bright addition. No significant absences.

Player Matchups

Seattle:

Jess Fishlock — veteran midfielder, scored in last year’s matchup vs. Utah.

Jordyn Huitema — aerial threat, 6 goals this season.

Sofia Huerta — key provider from wide areas.

Utah:

Lara Prašnikar — new signing, already contributing goals.

Kerolin Nicoli — creative winger, dangerous in transition.

Kate Del Fava — defensive leader, tasked with containing Huitema.

Series History

All-time: Seattle lead 7-2-3 vs. Utah.

At home: Seattle hold a 3-1-1 record vs. Utah.

Last meeting (June 2025): Seattle won 4–1 in Utah.

Betting Trends

Seattle: 3 of last 5 home matches have gone Over 2.5 goals.

Utah: 8-game unbeaten streak snapped last week; still 3-2-1 in last 6.

Both teams have scored in 4 of last 6 Utah matches.

Seattle unbeaten in last 4 vs. Utah.

MATCH ODDS

Seattle Reign FC – 105                    Draw + 270                Utah Royals FC + 220

Over 2.5 – 135                   Under 2.5 – 115

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, October 16, 2025