Orlando Pride welcome Portland Thorns on Saturday, Sep 19 at 10:00 PM in a National Women's Soccer League fixture that's tighter on paper than the positions suggest — just 1 point split them in the table.

Orlando Pride come into this fixture struggling badly (1W 4L in last 5). Portland Thorns, meanwhile, arrive struggling badly (1W 3L in last 5) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. Orlando Pride head into this on the back of a defeat, while Portland Thorns arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

Despite playing at home, Orlando Pride face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Portland Thorns have won 6 of 10 encounters, with 1 draws. Their last encounter ended in Orlando Pride won 1–0.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Orlando Pride a slight edge, but Portland Thorns are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.