Chicago Stars vs. Racing Louisville Prediction, Best Bet, Latest NWSL Odds for Sunday, August 23rd
Racing Louisville will visit the Chicago Stars at 2 PM ET on Sunday, August 23, at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium. Can Chicago stop its slide, or will one of the NWSL's hottest teams continue climbing the table? Check out this Chicago Stars vs. Racing Louisville prediction and best bet for August 23.
Peter Alexis - August 23, 2026, 11:30 AM EDT
4 Minute ReadChicago Stars vs. Racing Louisville Prediction: Can Louisville Extend 4-Game Win Streak as Dramatic Season Turnaround Continues?
Racing Louisville is a -140 road favorite against Chicago +285, with the draw also available at +285. The match airs on CBS Sports Network and brings together two teams moving in completely opposite directions entering the weekend.
Louisville has suddenly become one of the hottest teams in the NWSL. Racing has won four consecutive league games, beating Chicago 2-1, Orlando 3-1, Boston 4-1 and Seattle 2-1. Wednesday's victory was particularly impressive because Louisville fell behind in the 19th minute before responding against a Seattle team that had been playing well.
Chicago Stars vs. Racing Louisville Odds
Chicago Stars vs. Racing Louisville Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: Sunday, August 23rd, 2026
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Where to Watch: CBSSN
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Chicago Stars vs. Racing Louisville Prediction
Emma Sears equalized against the Reign before Racing completed the comeback in the second half, continuing a run in which the attack has finally begun producing consistently. Kayla Fischer has also been central to the turnaround, including a brace in the 4-1 victory over Boston.
Chicago's situation could hardly be more different. The Stars have struggled to score throughout the season, then suffered their worst result of the recent stretch Wednesday when Houston demolished them 5-0. Kat Rader scored twice before halftime as the Dash repeatedly pulled apart a Chicago defense that has already conceded more than 30 league goals.
The first meeting this month also favors Louisville. Racing won 2-1 on August 1 after Mirann Gacioch and Fischer scored seven minutes apart in the second half. Nádia Gomes pulled one back for Chicago late, but Louisville protected the lead and improved its excellent historical record in this matchup.
Racing entered that first meeting unbeaten in its previous four against Chicago and has consistently treated the Stars as one of its most favorable opponents. Louisville's seven wins against Chicago entering August were already its most against any single club, and the latest victory only strengthened that trend.
There is some schedule risk with Racing playing Wednesday and then traveling to Chicago, but the Stars faced the same midweek turnaround and endured a far more demoralizing night in Houston. Chicago has now failed to score in several recent matches and will have to immediately regroup from a five-goal defeat.
Chicago Stars vs. Racing Louisville Best Bet
- Best Bet: Racing Louisville Moneyline (-140) Check out the best odds on DraftKings Sportsbook
At -140, Louisville is not priced prohibitively for a team that has won four straight and already beat this opponent three weeks ago. The current attacking form, head-to-head history and Chicago's ongoing defensive problems make the road moneyline the cleanest play.
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