Golden State Valkyries Women vs Portland Women: match prediction on 19 September 2026

The Golden State Valkyries Women defeated the Portland Women to maintain their position second in the WNBA table after 40 matches. The result confirmed the Valkyries' dominance in the head-to-head record, which now stands at two wins for the visitors and none for the hosts in 2026.

The Valkyries arrived in this fixture with momentum, having won four of their previous five matches. Conversely, the Portland Women suffered four defeats in their last five outings, including a loss to Phoenix Mercury on 18 September and the earlier reverse against the Valkyries on 30 August. Analysis of team statistics over the last ten matches shows similar points, with the Valkyries averaging 68.8 points per game and Portland 68.5. However, defence favoured the visitors, who committed fewer turnovers (11.4) compared to Portland (13.5). Portland averaged 21.3 fouls to the Valkyries' 17. The Valkyries have not lost to Portland in the 2026 season. On 3 June, they won 95-77 at home, and on 30 August, they triumphed 86-69 away from home. With this latest encounter, the Valkyries solidified their reputation as a team capable of beating Portland consistently, regardless of venue. The Portland Women's standing remains disputed in the standings, listed alternately as fifth and ninth, but their 16-25 record places them well behind the Valkyries' 29-11 tally.