Los Angeles FC vs San Diego Prediction
USA · Regular Season - 19
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Los Angeles FC vs San Diego: the result in context
San Diego beat Los Angeles FC 1-0 in the Major League Soccer on 16 Aug 2026. The two went into the match with similar recent form.
When these two meet, goals usually follow: 4.0 a game across 3 meetings, with both teams scoring in 3. Referee Ismail Elfath averages 4.58 cards a game, 0.52 more than other referees in the same competitions.
Match Forecasts
Match Events
Lineups
Los Angeles FC
Avg ratingAvg rating
C1H. Lloris
24R. Hollingshead
5R. Porteous
91N. Tafari
23Y. Cheberko
11T. Tillman
4E. Segura
8M. Delgado
19T. Boyd
7S. Heung-Min
99D. Bouanga
1d. Santos CJ
33O. Verhoeven
26M. Duah
32I. Murphy
27L. Bombino
70A. Alvarado Jr
C20A. Godoy
12G. Pirani
10A. Dreyer
7M. Ingvartsen
9L. MorganLos Angeles FC Substitutes
San Diego Substitutes
Match Stats
Los Angeles FCSan Diego Team Comparison
Los Angeles FCSan DiegoAI Insights
Game State Tendencies
Los Angeles FC- Comeback tendency: recovers from HT deficit 50% of the time
- Scores more in 2nd half (1 vs 0.4 in first half)
- Concedes more in 2nd half - can tire late
San Diego- Tied at half-time in 60% of matches
- Comeback tendency: recovers from HT deficit 50% of the time
- Concedes more in 1st half - tightens up after the break
Head to Head
Last 3 meetings, all competitions
Los Angeles FC0Wins · 0%2Wins · 67%Previous meetings
03/05/2026San DiegoLos Angeles FC01/09/2025Los Angeles FCSan Diego30/03/2025San DiegoLos Angeles FCRecent Form
Los Angeles FCLos Angeles FC
Club Queretaro
TolucaLos Angeles FCLos Angeles FC
Guadalajara Chivas
Vancouver WhitecapsLos Angeles FCLos Angeles FC
Sporting Kansas CityLos Angeles FC
Real Salt Lake
Los Angeles GalaxyLos Angeles FCLos Angeles FC
Seattle Sounders
Nashville SCLos Angeles FC
St. Louis CityLos Angeles FCSan DiegoSan Diego
PueblaSan Diego
Club Tijuana
Club AmericaSan Diego
Minnesota United FCSan DiegoSan Diego
FC Dallas
Colorado RapidsSan DiegoSan DiegoVancouver WhitecapsSan Diego
FC CincinnatiSan Diego
AustinSeattle SoundersSan DiegoReferee Profile
Compared with other referees
4.58 cards a match, 0.52 more than other referees in the same competitions and seasons (4.06).
Cards come from 107 matches with official statistics.
Full referee statsLeague Table
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | G | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 32 | 17 | 7 | 8 | 67:33 | +34 | 58 | WLWDD |
| 2 | FC Dallas | 32 | 15 | 9 | 8 | 58:49 | +9 | 54 | LWDWL |
| 3 | St. Louis City | 32 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 58:47 | +11 | 51 | LLLDW |
| 4 |  Houston Dynamo | 32 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 42:39 | +3 | 51 | WDDDD |
| 5 |  San Jose Earthquakes | 32 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 54:47 | +7 | 49 | DLDDD |
| 6 | Los Angeles FC | 32 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 50:35 | +15 | 47 | DDWDL |
| 7 | Colorado Rapids | 32 | 12 | 7 | 13 | 44:43 | +1 | 43 | DWDDD |
| 8 | Seattle Sounders | 32 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 41:40 | +1 | 43 | LDDLW |
| 9 | Real Salt Lake | 32 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 50:49 | +1 | 42 | WWWDL |
| 10 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 32 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 45:54 | -9 | 41 | DDWLW |
| 11 |  Portland Timbers | 32 | 11 | 7 | 14 | 57:60 | -3 | 40 | WWDLD |
| 12 | Minnesota United FC | 32 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 50:56 | -6 | 38 | WDWDD |
| 13 | San Diego | 32 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 56:62 | -6 | 35 | LDDDL |
| 14 | Austin | 32 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 41:59 | -18 | 34 | LWLLL |
| 15 | Sporting Kansas City | 32 | 6 | 4 | 22 | 38:80 | -42 | 22 | LLLLD |
| # | Team | MP | G | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 32 | 67:33 | 58 |
| 2 | FC Dallas | 32 | 58:49 | 54 |
| 3 | St. Louis City | 32 | 58:47 | 51 |
| 4 | Houston Dynamo | 32 | 42:39 | 51 |
| 5 | San Jose Earthquakes | 32 | 54:47 | 49 |
| 6 | Los Angeles FC | 32 | 50:35 | 47 |
| 7 | Colorado Rapids | 32 | 44:43 | 43 |
| 8 | Seattle Sounders | 32 | 41:40 | 43 |
| 9 | Real Salt Lake | 32 | 50:49 | 42 |
| 10 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 32 | 45:54 | 41 |
| 11 | Portland Timbers | 32 | 57:60 | 40 |
| 12 | Minnesota United FC | 32 | 50:56 | 38 |
| 13 | San Diego | 32 | 56:62 | 35 |
| 14 | Austin | 32 | 41:59 | 34 |
| 15 | Sporting Kansas City | 32 | 38:80 | 22 |
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About the Los Angeles FC vs San Diego forecast
The forecasts for this Major League Soccer match are built from team Elo ratings, recent form, scoring data and the head-to-head record, and are updated as new data arrives before kickoff.
How to Read These Forecasts
Each percentage shows the model's calculated likelihood for that outcome. Above 65% indicates strong statistical confidence; 45-65% reflects a competitive, open match; below 45% suggests the outcome is statistically less likely. All figures are for informational and entertainment purposes only.
Los Angeles FC and San Diego in the Major League Soccer table
In the Major League Soccer table, Los Angeles FC are 6th and San Diego 13th, 12 points apart. League goal record so far: Los Angeles FC 50-35, San Diego 56-62. The full standings are on the Major League Soccer Table 2026 page.
Key Factors for This Match
This forecast is based on a complete recent-form dataset for both teams.
All forecasts are generated by statistical and machine learning models for informational and entertainment purposes only. They are not guaranteed and do not constitute financial or betting advice.