Dream vs Mercury Prediction 1 August 2025
🔊 The Atlanta Dream and Phoenix Mercury are set to clash in a tense showdown on Atlanta's home court. Both teams share the same win-loss record, making this matchup crucial for solidifying their positions in the standings. As they battle for a playoff spot, every point is invaluable. Given their previous encounters, fans can expect a hard-fought contest with tactical adjustments from both sides.
Head-to-Head
📊Statistical analysis of previous official games between Atlanta Dream (W) and Phoenix Mercury (W):
- They have played 43 matches;
- Wins (including overtime): 15 for the current home team and 28 for the visitors;
- The home team averages 80.6 points per game, while the visitors average 81.93;
- The average total score is 162.53.
The last encounter took place on 24 July 2025 at the Phoenix Mercury's court and ended with a score of 79-90.
Head-to-head statistics Dream - Mercury

Atlanta Dream (W) Team Overview
Atlanta Dream are showcasing solid form this season with a record of 16 wins and 11 losses. In their last five games, the team has secured three victories, maintaining a consistent level of play. However, they need to focus on their scoring efficiency-averaging just 81.5 points per game at home, as seen in most recent matchups against Phoenix. Atlanta's main strength lies in their defense, effectively neutralizing opponents' attacks, although they occasionally struggle with long-range shooting.
Match Results: Atlanta Dream (W)

Phoenix Mercury (W) Team Overview
The Phoenix Mercury have a nearly identical win-loss record to Atlanta this season (16-10), but their recent form raises concerns-four losses in their last five games highlight the team's inconsistency. Their average points scored on the road rarely exceed 83, which could be a vulnerability against Atlanta's solid defense. Nevertheless, the team is adept at quickly adapting to opponents' play thanks to the flexibility of their leaders and their ability to dominate in the paint.
Match Results: Phoenix Mercury (W)
Prediction for the 1st quarter
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 43;
- First-quarter wins at home for the hosts - 10; for the visitors on the road - 10;
- Average first-quarter total: 40.05;
- Today's home team averages 19.77 points, while the visitors average 20.28.
First-Quarter Stats: Atlanta Dream (Home) vs Phoenix Mercury (Away)
- Number of tournament matches played: 9 vs 11;
- Wins: 5 (55.56%) vs 4 (36.36%);
- Losses: 4 (44.44%) vs 6 (54.55%);
- Draws: 0 (0%) vs 1 (9.09%).
- Average points scored: 20 vs 20.18;
- Average points conceded: 20 vs 20.82.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Wins: 7 vs 4;
- Losses: 3 vs 6;
- Draws: 0 vs 0;
- Average first-quarter total: 40.1 (scored - 22.1, conceded - 18) vs 42 (scored - 20.3, conceded - 21.7).
- Phoenix Mercury score less than 21.5 points in the first quarter on the road in 10 of their last 11 head-to-head meetings with this team (WNBA).
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Total encounters - 43;
- Home wins - 15, Away wins - 28.
- Atlanta Dream (W) cover the +8.5 spread in 11 of the last 12 head-to-head matchups against Phoenix Mercury (W) in the WNBA.
Total Points Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Average points per game for the home team - 80.6, for the away team - 81.93;
- Average total points in head-to-head matches - 162.53.
Statistics: Atlanta Dream (W) vs Phoenix Mercury (W)
- Average tournament total: 162.24 vs 165.81;
- Average points scored: 83.38 vs 84.29;
- Average points conceded: 78.86 vs 81.52;
- Average points scored in the first half: 40.71 vs 42.29;
- Average points scored in the second half: 42.38 vs 42;
- Atlanta Dream (W): Average points scored at home in the tournament - 86.22;
- Phoenix Mercury (W): Average points scored away in the tournament - 82;
- Last 10 games (average points scored): 82.6 (home - 83.5) vs 84.4 (away - 79.4).
- Atlanta Dream (W) score fewer than 81.5 points at home in 11 of the last 12 head-to-head matchups against Phoenix Mercury (W) in the WNBA.