Golden State Valkyries vs Connecticut Sun (W) Prediction 26 May 2026
📢 Can the underdogs from the WNBA Eastern Conference put up a fight against one of the Western Conference’s early-season powerhouses? All eyes are on this regular season clash as the Golden State Valkyries (W) take on the Connecticut Sun (W) on 26 May at 02:00. The Golden State Valkyries (W) head into this matchup as favourites, with the odds set at for the hosts and for the visitors. In our prediction, we break down whether the bookmakers’ assessment holds up.
Head-to-Head
📊Teams Golden State Valkyries (W) and Connecticut Sun (W) have only had three official encounters so far, and here is the statistics:
- for today's hosts 2 wins (including extra time), for the guests - 1;
- average total points in the 1st half - 77, in the 2nd - 69.67;
- average total match points - 146.67.
Head-to-head statistics Golden State Valkyries - Connecticut Sun (W)
Golden State Valkyries (W) Team Overview
Golden State Valkyries (W) have delivered a string of impressive, high-energy performances in recent games, leaving fans with plenty of memorable moments. So far this season, the team have picked up three wins and suffered two defeats, consistently averaging 83.6 points per game-a testament not only to individual skill but also to their collective chemistry on the court.
Defensively, the Valkyries have been just as solid, holding opponents to an average of just 77.6 points per contest. Their reliability and unity are especially evident at home, where they post an average of 79.0 points while conceding just 74.0 per game.
Match Results: Golden State Valkyries (W)
Connecticut Sun (W) Team Overview
Playing on the road is never easy, and so far Connecticut Sun (W) have struggled away from home, dropping three of their first four road games this season. The Eastern Conference underdogs are averaging just 74.0 points per game on their travels while conceding 86.0. Their season averages stand at 77.3 points scored and 90.3 allowed, highlighting the visitors’ defensive vulnerabilities.
Match Results: Connecticut Sun (W)
Prediction for the 1st quarter
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 3;
- First quarter wins at home for the hosts - 2; for the visitors on the road - 0;
- Average total points in the first quarter: 35;
- Today's home team averages 17.33, while the visitors average 17.67.
First Quarter Stats: Golden State Valkyries (W) (home) vs Connecticut Sun (W) (away)
- Tournament matches played: 3 vs 5;
- Number of wins: 2 (66.67%) vs 2 (40%);
- Number of losses: 1 (33.33%) vs 2 (40%);
- Number of draws: 0 (0%) vs 1 (20%).
- Average points scored: 19 vs 21.4;
- Average points conceded: 16 vs 24.6.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 6 vs 2;
- Number of losses: 4 vs 7;
- Number of draws: 0 vs 1;
- Average first quarter total: 37.9 (scored - 20.4, conceded - 17.5) vs 46.6 (scored - 20.3, conceded - 26.3).
- Under 41.5 points in the 1st quarter in 8 of last 9 Golden State Valkyries (W) home games (WNBA).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- Number of encounters - 3;
- Home team wins - 2, away team wins - 1.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H:
- average total points per match for the home team - 75, for the away team - 71.67;
- average total points in H2H matches - 146.67.
Statistics: Golden State Valkyries (W) vs Connecticut Sun (W)
- average total in the tournament: 160 vs 164.44;
- average total points scored: 82.67 vs 76.78;
- average total points conceded: 77.33 vs 87.67;
- average total points scored in the 1st half: 40.67 vs 40.33;
- average total points scored in the 2nd half: 42 vs 36.44;
- Golden State Valkyries (W): average total points scored at home in the tournament - 78.67;
- Connecticut Sun (W): average total points scored away in the tournament - 75.8;
- last 10 matches (average total points scored): 76.8 (home - 77.5) vs 76.3 (away - 75.8).
- Golden State Valkyries (W) have scored under 85.5 points in 7 of last 8 home games (WNBA).
Editorial Prediction
Golden State Valkyries rarely put up high-scoring performances at home, as eight of their last nine games on their own court have finished with no more than 164 points combined. Our pick: under 164.5 total points.No comments
Betting Tips: Golden State Valkyries (W) - Connecticut Sun (W)
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