NWSL Match Preview: Utah Royals (2-2-1) vs. Seattle Reign FC (3-1-1)

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Venue: Lumen Field — Seattle, WA

Kickoff is scheduled for 5:00 PM PT

Weather Outlook

No weather data surfaced in search results. Seattle in late April typically features mid‑50s temperatures, light rain risk, and mild winds (inference).

Injury Report

No injuries were listed in any available match previews or statistical pages. (NWSL injury reports are typically released on matchday.)

Team Records

Seattle Reign FC: 3‑1‑1 (10 points)

Utah Royals: 2‑1‑2 (7 points)

Recent Team Form

Seattle Reign — Last 5

D 0–0 vs DEN

W 2–1 vs RAC

W 3–0 vs KAN

L 2–0 vs POR

W 2–1 vs ORL

Utah Royals — Last 5

W 1–0 vs CHI

W 2–1 vs BOS

D 1–1 vs WAS

L 2–1 vs SAN

L 2–1 vs KAN

Form takeaway: Seattle are unbeaten in three straight; Utah have won two of their last three.

Series History

Last five meetings:

Oct 17, 2025: Seattle 2–1 Utah

Jun 21, 2025: Utah 1–4 Seattle

Oct 13, 2024: Utah 3–0 Seattle

Jul 19, 2024: Seattle 2–1 Utah

Jul 7, 2024: Seattle 1–1 Utah

Series takeaway: Seattle have won three of the last four.

Key Player Matchups

Seattle Reign FC Top Scorers

M. Mercado: 2 goals

B. Ratcliffe: 2 goals

N. Mondésir: 1 goal, 2 assists

Utah Royals Top Scorers

T. Milazzo: 2 goals

L. Prasnikar: 2 goals

M. Tanaka: 2 goals

Matchup focus: Ratcliffe vs. Tanaka — both in strong scoring form.

Team Statistical Comparison

Seattle: 3rd in NWSL standings, 2 clean sheets, 4 GA

Utah: 7th in NWSL standings, 1 clean sheet, 6 GA

Takeaway: Seattle defend better; Utah finish chances efficiently.

Betting Trends

Seattle unbeaten in last 3.

Utah have scored in 4 of last 5.

Seattle have 2 clean sheets; Utah have 1.

Series favors Seattle heavily.

MATCH ODDS

Utah Royals                        + 225

Seattle Reign FC               + 105

Draw                                     + 240

Over 2.5  -105                   Under 2.5 – 145

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, April 25, 2026

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