Urbana is 0-10 against Normal West since April of 2016 but things could change on Thursday. The Tigers will host the Wildcats at 4:30 p.m. Urbana has given up an average of 3.5 goals per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Tuesday just wasn't the day for Urbana's offense. They lost 7-0 to Normal Community on Tuesday. While losing is never fun, Urbana can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois soccer rankings (they are ranked 311th, while Normal Community are ranked 103rd).
Meanwhile, after low-scoring totals in their previous three contest, Normal West brought some dynamite into their most recent matchup. Their defense stepped up to hand Centennial a 5-0 shutout on Tuesday. Considering Normal West have won eight matches by more than two goals this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Normal West's victory bumped their record up to 8-9-2. As for Urbana, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-10.
Urbana might still be hurting after the 7-0 loss they got from Normal West in their previous meeting back in May of 2025. Will the Tigers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other soccer content.
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