San Diego vs Los Angeles FC Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 02 May 2026
MLS Betting Preview: San Diego vs Los Angeles FC
San Diego host Los Angeles FC at Snapdragon Stadium, with kick-off set for 21:30 on Saturday 2 May.
We can’t resist the chance to back LAFC on the basis that they are +160 to land a win against San Diego. We’ll back this Full-Time Result wager with optimism based on the available information.
San Diego FC have lost their last five games, most recently suffering a 2-1 home defeat to Portland Timbers at Snapdragon Stadium. San Diego enjoyed 66% possession and had two shots on target, with Anders Dreyer bagging the goal.
Los Angeles FC won their previous game 1-0. This was an away victory at Allianz Field against Minnesota United. Marc Dos Santos' men had just 39% possession and totalled six shots on goal, with David Martinez striking early in the first half.
Head-to-Head Statistics
San Diego beat LAFC away when the teams last met. It was a 2-1 scoreline at BMO Stadium.
| MLS | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 |  Los Angeles FC |
15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 24 | 17 | 7 | 24:17 | 24 |
| 19 |  San Diego |
15 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 30 | 27 | 3 | 30:27 | 17 |
SDFC have 3 wins, 5 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.7 goals from 4.2 shots on goal and 9.1 attempts. Mikey Varas' side have averaged 63.5% possession and 5.0 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 1.7 goals from 5.5 shots on goal, 12.2 attempts and 3.6 corners.
Anders Dreyer and Marcus Ingvartsen lead the way with 5 goals, while Onni Valakari has 3. Anders Dreyer is the top assists maker with 3.
LAFC have won 6, lost 2 and drawn 2, with an average of 1.7 goals from 4.7 shots on goal and 12.0 attempts. There’s been an average of 41.8% possession, 5.0 corners awarded and 5.2 corners against, while they’ve conceded 0.6 goals from 4.0 shots on goal and 11.1 attempts.
Denis Bouanga has top scored with 4 goals, while David Martinez and Mathieu Choiniere are next on 3 and 2. Heung-Min Son is the top assists provider in the last 10 games with 6.
Confirmed Lineups
San Diego confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Carlos Dos Santos (GK), Oscar Verhoeven, Christopher McVey, Manu Duah, Luca Bombino, David Vazquez, Anibal Godoy, Onni Valakari, Anders Dreyer, Marcus Ingvartsen, Amahl Pellegrino.
Los Angeles FC confirmed lineup (3-4-2-1): Hugo Lloris (GK), Kenneth Nielsen, Nkosi Tafari, Eddie Segura, Ryan Raposo, Stephen Eustaquio, Jude Terry, Ryan Hollingshead, Nathan Ordaz, Denis Bouanga, Jeremy Ebobisse.
San Diego vs Los Angeles FC Prediction & Betting Tips
Get ahead of the game with our San Diego vs Los Angeles FC betting rundown, featuring our trusted match prediction, likely score outcome, corners betting edge, standout player prop plays and a fully loaded bet builder.
Match Prediction
LAFC have the potential to secure a triumph when they set up for this MLS clash. On this basis, we are going to take a price of +160 feeling confident that this can happen.
The latest MLS injury and suspension news can have a big bearing and we use this data as well as the latest form guide. We’re also keen to study the football stats so that we can get the fullest picture of how the action might happen.
Key San Diego vs Los Angeles FC league stats:
The best bookies are estimating that there is a 38.5% likelihood of this pick landing a return. Based on our tipsters research, we calculate the actual probability to be 45-50%. This is why we can recommend this bet.
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Correct Score Prediction
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LAFC are available to back at +700 to secure a 2-1 victory. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.
Player Prop Picks
Marcus Ingvartsen (SDFC) has scored three goals in his past five MLS home games. When it comes to him scoring, we think that the +220 available is attractive when betting on the Anytime Goalscorer market.
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Corners Prediction
There’s been an average 7.00 LAFC corners in their past 5 away games, while San Diego have conceded more than 4.5 corners in three consecutive home matches. Our verdict is that there’s value when it comes the LAFC Team Corners line being covered, with odds of -100 available.
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Bet Builder Tips
We’ve got a bet builder and the legs include LAFC on the 1x2, at least three goals in total combined with LAFC to have over 4.5 corners.
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San Diego vs Los Angeles FC Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
The draw is currently trading at +265 if you think this MLS encounter will end all square, while San Diego have betting odds of +145 and Los Angeles FC are +163 to land a victory of their own.
If you want to side with San Diego winning against LAFC, then the -0.25 on the Asian Handicap is one potential option. You can land +110 and also have the insurance of half stake returns in the event of a draw.
The lowest odds can be found for Over 2.5 Goals, which means at least three goals being netted. If you think both teams will score, then you can back BTTS Yes at -233.
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Dénis Bouanga is the market leader to be First Goalscorer at +380 while there’s also the chance to back him to find the net at +120.
Stats: MLS matches only
San Diego have not won at Snapdragon Stadium in the past three matches. San Diego have finished with six wins, three losses and one draw in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 2.40 goals per game and conceding 1.20.
LAFC have clocked up five wins, three draws and two defeats in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.90 goals per match and conceding 0.90.
San Diego overcame LAFC 3-2 when the sides last met at Snapdragon Stadium.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego Home Stats |
6-1-3 | 3.60 | 2.40 | 1.20 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 4 | |
| Los Angeles FC Away Stats |
5-3-2 | 2.80 | 1.90 | 0.90 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 5 | |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
San Diego League Stats
Los Angeles FC League Stats
- 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
- 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.90 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 0.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.20 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.50 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 2 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 5.00 corners awarded and 3.60 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 6.50 corners awarded and 2.90 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 8.60 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.40 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 5.00 corners awarded and 5.20 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.90 corners awarded and 5.00 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.20 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.90 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 63.50% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 64.60% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 10 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 10 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 41.80% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 46.90% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for San Diego this season are Anders Dreyer (5), Marcus Ingvartsen (5), Onni Valakari (3)
- Top Assistors for San Diego this season are Anders Dreyer (3), Lewis Morgan (2), Marcus Ingvartsen (2)
San Diego vs Los Angeles FC Lineups & Team News
Before placing any bets on SDFC vs LAFC, check the team news first. We’ll deliver both predicted and confirmed lineups for the MLS as well as the latest injury reports.
San Diego Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
Los Angeles FC Confirmed Lineup 3-4-2-1
San Diego Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
Los Angeles FC Confirmed Lineup 3-4-2-1
San Diego Substitutes
- 9Lewis Morgan
- 14Bryan Zamble
- 15Pedro Soma
- 18Duran Ferree
- 21Bryce Duke
- 22Wilson Eisner
- 25Ian Pilcher
- 70Alejandro Alvarado
- 77Alex Mighten
Los Angeles FC Substitutes
- 5Ryan Porteous
- 7Heung-Min Son
- 8Marco Delgado
- 12Thomas Hasal
- 14Sergi Palencia
- 19Tyler Boyd
- 29Artem Smolyakov
- 30David Martinez
- 66Mathieu Choiniere
Previous San Diego Lineups
Previous Los Angeles FC Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
San Diego Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Mikey Varas
Los Angeles FC Player Stats & Squad
MLS Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 14 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 31:11 | 33 |
| 2 | Vancouver | 14 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 34:12 | 32 |
| 3 | SJ Earthquakes | 15 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 34:15 | 32 |
| 4 | Inter Miami | 15 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 39:28 | 31 |
| 5 | Chicago Fire | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 27:16 | 26 |
| 6 | Real Salt Lake | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 26:19 | 26 |
| 7 | NE Revolution | 14 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 22:18 | 25 |
| 8 | FC Dallas | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 30:22 | 25 |
| 9 | Los Angeles FC | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 24:17 | 24 |
| 10 | Seattle Sounders | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 17:11 | 24 |
| 11 | Houston Dynamo | 14 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 19:23 | 22 |
| 12 | Minnesota Utd | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 18:22 | 22 |
| 13 | NY Red Bulls | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 25:32 | 22 |
| 14 | Charlotte FC | 15 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 24:23 | 21 |
| 15 | LA Galaxy | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 22:22 | 20 |
| 16 | FC Cincinnati | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 36:37 | 20 |
| 17 | NYCFC | 15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 25:21 | 19 |
| 18 | D.C. United | 15 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 21:25 | 18 |
| 19 | San Diego | 15 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 30:27 | 17 |
| 20 | Colorado Rapids | 15 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 25:24 | 16 |
| 21 | Columbus Crew | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 21:23 | 16 |
| 22 | St. Louis | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 16:20 | 16 |
| 23 | Portland Timbers | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 22:28 | 14 |
| 24 | CF Montréal | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 22:31 | 14 |
| 25 | Orlando City | 15 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 23:44 | 14 |
| 26 | Toronto FC | 14 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 22:29 | 14 |
| 27 | Austin FC | 15 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 19:31 | 14 |
| 28 | Atlanta United | 14 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 14:23 | 11 |
| 29 | Sporting KC | 14 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 14:36 | 11 |
| 30 | Philadelphia | 15 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 18:30 | 7 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vancouver | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 21:4 | 21 |
| 2 | Real Salt Lake | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 18:8 | 21 |
| 3 | NE Revolution | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 17:7 | 21 |
| 4 | Nashville SC | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 23:9 | 19 |
| 5 | Charlotte FC | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 18:9 | 17 |
| 6 | Los Angeles FC | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 15:8 | 16 |
| 7 | Chicago Fire | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 16:9 | 15 |
| 8 | Houston Dynamo | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 8:6 | 15 |
| 9 | SJ Earthquakes | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 16:6 | 13 |
| 10 | FC Cincinnati | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 20:14 | 13 |
| 11 | Seattle Sounders | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12:7 | 13 |
| 12 | FC Dallas | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 18:16 | 13 |
| 13 | San Diego | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 23:15 | 12 |
| 14 | NYCFC | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 19:13 | 11 |
| 15 | Columbus Crew | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 9:6 | 11 |
| 16 | Austin FC | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 9:6 | 11 |
| 17 | Toronto FC | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 17:18 | 11 |
| 18 | NY Red Bulls | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 13:14 | 11 |
| 19 | St. Louis | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 11:7 | 10 |
| 20 | Portland Timbers | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 14:11 | 10 |
| 21 | CF Montréal | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10:7 | 10 |
| 22 | Orlando City | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 14:13 | 10 |
| 23 | Colorado Rapids | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 15:9 | 9 |
| 24 | Inter Miami | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 16:13 | 9 |
| 25 | LA Galaxy | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 10:8 | 9 |
| 26 | Minnesota Utd | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 6:5 | 9 |
| 27 | D.C. United | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 11:16 | 8 |
| 28 | Atlanta United | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 11:14 | 7 |
| 29 | Sporting KC | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 9:14 | 5 |
| 30 | Philadelphia | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3:6 | 3 |
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