REF’s picks

Seattle Reign head into this matchup as clear favourites against a struggling Chicago Stars side rooted to the bottom of the table. Despite playing away, Seattle's superior league position and recent defensive solidity give them the edge, even if their attack has occasionally lacked punch. Chicago have conceded heavily during their poor run of form, making an away win the most reliable angle.

1. 1Chicago sit bottom of the table with a dismal defensive record of 16 goals conceded in their last five matches.
2. 2Seattle are chasing playoff positioning and beat Chicago 1-0 earlier in the season.
3. 3Seattle's recent inconsistent scoring form means they could struggle to break through by a wide margin.

REF's own opinion, not a guarantee — nothing here is financial or betting advice, and the call is always yours.