Kansas City Current take on North Carolina Courage at Children's Mercy Park in the semi-finals of the NWSL Challenge Cup on Thursday, with both sides in strong runs of formKansas City have only lost one game in the Challenge Cup so far. However, Matt Potter's side will be going into the game off the back of a 3-0 loss against the Portland Thorns in the NWSL. They will hope to bounce back with a win against North Carolina on Thursday.North Carolina, on the other hand, are yet to lose a game in the Challenge Cup. But Sean Nahas' side also lost their opening NWSL game 2-1 against Angel City FC. They will look to secure a victory against Kansas City on Thursday.KC Current@thekccurrent#CueTheChaosThe first playoff match in Club history. Wednesday.28016#CueTheChaosThe first playoff match in Club history. Wednesday. https://t.co/hjjtL2CXbsBoth sides will want to win the game and advance to the finals of the Challenge Cup and that should make for an exciting contest.Kansas City Current vs North Carolina Courage Head-to-HeadNorth Carolina have slightly edged the recent head-to-head record between the two sides, having won one of their previous three meetings, with the other two ending in draws.The two sides played out a 0-0 draw the last time they met back in September 2021.Kansas City Current Form Guide: L-W-W-L-WNorth Carolina Courage Form Guide: L-D-W-D-DKansas City Current vs North Carolina Courage Team NewsWilliams will be a huge miss for KansasKansas City CurrentUSWNT striker Lynn Williams is unavailable for the game. Apart from that, Kansas City have no new injury worries following their 3-0 loss against the Portland Thorns last time out.Injured: Lynn WilliamsDoubtful: NoneSuspended: NoneNorth Carolina CourageNorth Carolina Courage came away unscathed from their 2-1 loss against Angel City last time out.Injured: NoneDoubtful: NoneSuspended: NoneKansas City Current vs North Carolina Courage Predicted XINC Courage@TheNCCourageHow we doin' on this big double match-week, Courage fans?! #CourageUnitesUs532How we doin' on this big double match-week, Courage fans?! #CourageUnitesUs https://t.co/w2fFvZKMFvKansas City Current Predicted XI (4-3-3): Adrianna Franch; Izzy Rodriguez, Elizabeth Ball, Jenna Winebrenner, Mallory Weber; Kate Del Fava, Kristen Edmonds, Chardonnay Curran; Addie McCain, Lo'eau LaBonta, Elyse BennettNorth Carolina Courage Predicted XI (4-1-2-1-2): Katelyn Rowland; Jaelene Daniels, Abby Erceg, Kaleigh Kurtz, Merritt Mathias; Malia Berkely; Denise O'Sullivan, Emily Gray; Debinha; Taylor Smith, Kerolin$50 Risk-Free Bet + up to $1,000 Deposit Match at DraftKings SBKansas City Current vs North Carolina Courage PredictionBoth sides have had strong seasons so far, finishing at the top of their respective divisions, and that should come to the fore during the game on Thursday.We predict a tight game, with Kansas City coming out on topPrediction: Kansas City Current 2-1 North Carolina Courage