Main prediction: Los Angeles to win
Alternative tip: Los Angeles to score
Other market: over 10.5 corners
Los Angeles play at home this 16/08. The opponent is San Diego, at BMO Stadium (The Banc), at 03:30, in the MLS Soccer 2026.
Los Angeles take to the pitch with 10 win(s) and 35 goals in the league. Meanwhile, San Diego have 5 win(s) and 32 goals. Los Angeles lead the betting with a 60% chance at the sportsbooks. Check who is starting, how to watch the match and the prediction for Los Angeles vs San Diego.
Prediction for Los Angeles vs San Diego
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Overview Los Angeles vs San Diego
Los Angeles are favourites, with a 60% chance of winning according to the bookmakers. The odds for a San Diego Football Club win are at 5.27 and a draw at 8.5.
In the MLS, Los Angeles have 10 win(s), 4 draw(s) and 5 defeat(s), with 35 goal(s) scored and 19 conceded, having Denis Bouanga as top scorer with 10 goal(s). Meanwhile, San Diego have 5 win(s), 6 draw(s) and 7 defeat(s), with 32 goal(s) scored and 29 conceded, and Marcus Ingvartsen as top scorer with 11 goal(s).
In the last 3 clashes between Los Angeles and San Diego, all had over 2.5 goals.
In the last 3 clashes between Los Angeles and San Diego, all had under 9.5 corners.
Los Angeles are unbeaten against San Diego in 3 matches.
Los Angeles have conceded goals in all of their last 3 clashes against San Diego.
Los Angeles are unbeaten in 5 matches in the MLS.
In the last 3 matches involving San Diego, all had under 2.5 goals.
Head-to-head between Los Angeles and San Diego
The two teams have only 3 clash(es) in their recent history. The record is:
Los Angeles: 0 win(s)
San Diego: 2 win(s)
Draws: 1
The most recent clash was on 03/05/2026, in the MLS. The score was: San Diego 2-2 Los Angeles.
With so few matches between them, each team's current form weighs more than the head-to-head record when defining the predictions for Los Angeles vs San Diego.
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Los Angeles: current form
Los Angeles's attack is firing: an average of 2.4 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions. One of the most productive attacks at the moment.
See their performance in this edition of the MLS:
10 win(s), 4 draw(s), 5 defeat(s)
Performance: 1.79 point(s) per match
35 goals scored (1.84 per match)
Top scorer: Denis Bouanga (10 goal(s))
San Diego: current form
For the visitors, San Diego have played 18 match(es) in the MLS Soccer.
See their performance:
5 win(s), 6 draw(s), 7 defeat(s)
Performance: 1.17 point(s) per match
32 goals scored (1.78 per match)
Top scorer: Marcus Ingvartsen (11 goal(s))
Los Angeles vs San Diego key players
In the MLS, Denis Bouanga carries Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC)'s attack with 10 goal(s).
The playmaker is Heung-Min Son, leading in assists with 8. In the whole season, Denis Bouanga has 10 goal(s).
On the other side, Marcus Ingvartsen is the name that frightens the most for San Diego Football Club with 11 goal(s) in the MLS.
In terms of playmaking, Anders Dreyer leads in assists with 7. In the whole season, Marcus Ingvartsen has accumulated 11 goal(s).
Los Angeles vs San Diego statistics in the MLS
Los Angeles have an average of 10.9 corners and 1.68 cards per match. Meanwhile, San Diego have 8.95 corners and 2.11 cards. See the numbers for Los Angeles vs San Diego in the table below.
Los Angeles
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W W W W |
2.6 |
| Home | W W W L D |
2 |
| Away | D W L L D |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 53% | 70% | 33% |
| Goals | 2.84 | 3.1 | 2.56 |
| Scored | 1.84 | 2.2 | 1.44 |
| Conceded | 1 | 0.9 | 1.11 |
| Both Teams to Score | 42% | 30% | 56% |
| Without Conceding | 58% | 70% | 44% |
| Failed To Score | 11% | 10% | 11% |
| 1st to Score | 58% | 70% | 44% |
|
xG
|
1.5 | 1.51 | 1.5 |
|
xGA
|
1.48 | 1.52 | 1.44 |
San Diego
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W L L D |
1 |
| Home | W L D W D |
1.6 |
| Away | D L D L L |
0.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 28% | 40% | 13% |
| Goals | 3.39 | 3.9 | 2.75 |
| Scored | 1.78 | 2.4 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.61 | 1.5 | 1.75 |
| Both Teams to Score | 56% | 60% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 28% | 40% | 13% |
| Failed To Score | 17% | 0% | 38% |
| 1st to Score | 58% | 60% | 38% |
|
xG
|
1.4 | 1.61 | 1.13 |
|
xGA
|
1.47 | 1.34 | 1.63 |
More tips for Los Angeles vs San Diego
In addition to the main prediction, see other betting markets for Los Angeles vs San Diego in the MLS:
Correct score prediction for Los Angeles vs San Diego
Los Angeles arrive as favourites and the numbers justify this reading of the odds. A win by a narrow margin is expected. Probable score: Los Angeles 1-0 San Diego. No analysis guarantees the correct score. Bet with awareness and within your limits.
Where to watch Los Angeles vs San Diego
Check out where to watch the live match between San Diego and Los Angeles:
Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled
Predicted line-ups for Los Angeles and San Diego
The line-ups for Los Angeles vs San Diego in the MLS Soccer are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.
Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.
Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) line-up
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1
Hugo Lloris
Goalkeeper
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4
Eddie Martínez
Defender
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5
Ryan Porteous
Defender
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7
Heung-Min Son
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11
Timothy Tillmann
Midfielder
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18
Jacob Shaffelburg
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23
Yevgen Cheberko
Defender
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24
Ryan Hollingshead
Defender
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33
Aaron Long
Defender
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66
Mathieu Choiniere
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99
Denis Bouanga
Forward
The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.
San Diego Football Club line-up
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1
CJ dos Santos
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3
Dagur Dan Þórhallsson
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5
Kieran Sargeant
Defender
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6
Jeppe Tverskov
Midfielder
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7
Marcus Ingvartsen
Forward
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8
Onni Valakari
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10
Anders Dreyer
Forward
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19
David Vazquez
Midfielder
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26
Manu Duah
Defender
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70
Alejandro Alvarado Jr.
Midfielder
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97
Christopher Mcvey
Defender
The San Diego starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.
Match details for Los Angeles vs San Diego
Match: Los Angeles vs San Diego
Tournament: MLS Soccer 2026
Date: 16/08/2026
Time: 03:30 (Brasília time)
Venue: BMO Stadium (The Banc)
Broadcast: none scheduled
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