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Boston LegacyBoston Legacy2-5Angel CityAngel City

Full-timeKick-off: Tuesday, 1 September 2026 at 00:00Venue: Gillette Stadium

Prediction Review

Our prediction
Boston Legacy4630%
Expected Score: 1-1
Actual result
Angel City
2-5

Match Analysis

Boston Legacy host Angel City with model favoring home win

Overview

This NWSL fixture brings together two sides with contrasting recent trajectories. Boston Legacy arrive on a 10-day rest and have won their last match after three straight losses, while Angel City are winless in five. The model makes Boston the most likely winner at 46.3%.

Home Side Form

Boston's last five matches read LLLDW, with an average of 1.4 goals scored and 2.2 conceded. At home, their two-match sample shows one win and one loss, with two goals scored and two conceded per game. The recent victory snapped a three-game skid.

Away Side Form

Angel City's last five are LDDDD, averaging 0.8 goals scored and 1.2 conceded. Away from home over four matches, they have one win, two draws, and one loss, with 1.25 goals scored and conceded per game. They also have five fewer rest days than Boston.

Head-to-Head Record

There are no prior meetings on record between these two sides. The head-to-head column offers no basis for prediction, so the model relies solely on current form and splits.

Home & Away Splits

Boston's home splits come from just two games, showing a 50% win rate and two goals scored per game. Angel City's away record over four games features a 25% win rate and identical scoring and conceding averages of 1.25. Gillette Stadium has no prior data for either team.

Key Factors

Rest is a clear differentiator: Boston have had ten days off, Angel City five. Boston's form has been volatile, while Angel City have drawn four of their last five. The absence of head-to-head history adds uncertainty, reflected in the model's medium confidence.

What the Model Says

The Poisson model projects a 46.3% home win probability, making a Boston victory the most likely outcome. The most likely exact scoreline is 1-1 at 8.6%, level with 2-1. The model expects around 3.65 total goals, with a 69.8% chance both sides score. Margin probabilities are tightly bunched: a home win by two or more is 26.3%, while a draw is 21.5%.

Verdict

The data collectively points to a narrow Boston win, albeit with meaningful uncertainty—the projected 1-1 scoreline is the joint-most-likely exact scoreline. A draw or a one-goal home win together account for 41.6% of the model's probability. The model's projection would be undercut if Angel City's recent run of draws continues and the total goals stay below the projected 3.65.

Last updated: 2026-09-01 11:40:55

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Angel CityAngel City
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League Standing
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Defence
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Efficiency
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1W 0D 2L
Home · 33.3%
Home / Away Record
3W 2D 1L
Away · 50%
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Head to Head

Boston Legacy 0Draw 01 Angel City
  • 2026-09-012 - 5Home

FAQ

What was the final score of Boston Legacy vs Angel City?
The match finished Boston Legacy 2-5 Angel City (full-time).

Notes & Limitations

  • Based on current null season
  • One or both sides lack top-flight history. Figures are adjusted from lower-division data and carry reduced confidence.
  • This analysis does not account for injuries, suspensions or confirmed line-ups.
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