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San Diego vs FC Dallas Prediction, Tips & Odds

San Diego vs FC Dallas

Major League SoccerRegular Season - 17
San Diego
#13 · Major League Soccer
DWLLD
1 - 0
Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego
Referee: Victor Rivas
FC Dallas
#6 · Major League Soccer
WDLDW
★ OUR PICK
Both Teams to Score
Both attacks have been productive and both defences leaky — both teams to score carries the edge.
BTTS
1.39
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.36 (implied 73.6%) for Both Teams to Score. Our experts calculate a 76.1% probability (an expert ratio of 1.31). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (76.1% vs 73.6%), driven by both attacks scoring freely while both defences look leaky. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours FC Dallas to win this match against San Diego, projecting a scoreline of 2-1. FC Dallas currently occupies fourth place in the league standings, boasting a solid season with seven wins, four draws, and only four losses from 15 matches. With 25 points and a goal difference of plus eight, they have demonstrated a strong offensive and defensive balance, scoring 30 goals while conceding just 22. In contrast, San Diego sits in tenth place, having accumulated 17 points from 15 games with a record of four wins, five draws, and six losses. Their recent form has been less than impressive, with just one win in their last five matches, which includes three draws and one loss. Although they have managed to score 30 goals, their defensive record is slightly concerning, having conceded 27 times, resulting in a narrow goal difference of plus three. The model gives FC Dallas a win probability of approximately 55%, indicating a competitive match ahead. However, a potential pitfall for Dallas could be their inconsistency, as they have recently experienced a loss within their last five matches. The full methodology used for this prediction is detailed in the "How We Reached This Prediction" section, as the analysis is based on an in-house model that evaluates expected goals and actual results throughout the season. The Daily Punt Analysis Team is committed to providing data-driven insights for informed predictions.

Betting Predictions

How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.

Match Result
San Diego Win42%2.27
Draw21%3.83
FC Dallas Win37%2.75
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.3666.5%

Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.

Over/Under Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
1.4065.1%

Combined goal output is high (3.7 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.

Correct Score
San Diego 1-1 FC Dallas
7.6813.1%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 13.1% probability.

Asian Handicap
San Diego -0.5
2.1636%

San Diego have been the stronger side, winning 38% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
1-1
7.68
13.1%
2-1
8.82
11.4%
2-2
9.62
10.5%
1-2
9.69
10.4%
1-0
12.86
7.9%
3-1
13.67
7.4%

Our model projects a 1-1 draw as the most likely scoreline at 13.1% probability. These six outcomes together cover the bulk of the projected probability for this fixture.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
San Diego
-0.0
1.73
FC Dallas
+0.0
2.06
San Diego
-0.3
2.05
FC Dallas
+0.3
2.42
San Diego
-0.5
2.16
FC Dallas
+0.5
2.63
San Diego
-1.5
3.75
FC Dallas
+1.5
5.50

Lines averaged across 5 bookmakers. San Diego are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.

Best Betting Odds

San Diego vs FC Dallas
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
10Bet
2.223.902.751.402.901.352.95
Marathonbet
2.273.822.701.352.761.342.93
Betfair
2.253.802.801.402.881.363.10
Pinnacle
2.363.952.801.432.91
SBO
2.203.742.73
William Hill
2.253.602.701.362.80
Bet365
2.303.902.751.402.881.363.00
Unibet
2.233.802.801.422.801.372.85
Betano
2.323.852.771.442.921.372.95
Superbet
2.323.852.771.442.821.392.85
BetVictor
2.253.902.701.362.901.333.00

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
94.5%
Over 1.5 Goals
85%
Over 2.5 Goals
65.1%
Over 3.5 Goals
46.8%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XSan Diego or Draw
63%1.41
12San Diego or FC Dallas
79%1.24
X2Draw or FC Dallas
58%1.61

Head to Head

Last 3 Meetings (San Diego leads 2-0)
2 San Diego1 Draw0 FC Dallas
15 Mar
FC Dallas
3-3
San Diego
Major League Soccer
Jun 25
FC Dallas
2-3
San Diego
Major League Soccer
May 25
San Diego
5-0
FC Dallas
Major League Soccer

In the last three encounters between San Diego and FC Dallas, San Diego has won twice and drawn once, while FC Dallas has not secured a win. The scorelines indicate that San Diego has had a strong advantage, with one match ending in a heavy 5-0 victory and another close contest resulting in a 3-3 draw. The two wins for San Diego show both narrow and significant margins, which suggests a notable dominance in this head-to-head record. FC Dallas's inability to win in these matches highlights their struggles against San Diego in recent history.

Major League Soccer Standings

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPtsForm
1
Nashville SC
18124235142140
DLWWW
1
Vancouver Whitecaps
17104338172134
DDLWL
2
Inter Miami
18115245321338
DWWWW
2
Los Angeles FC
19104535191634
DWWWW
3
New England Revolution
179352821730
DWDLW
3
San Jose Earthquakes
18103537241333
LDLWL
6
FC Dallas
187653225727
DLDWW
13
San Diego
185673229321
DWLLD
14
Austin
184592236-1417
LLWLL
15
Atlanta United FC
1833121933-1412
LLDLL
15
Sporting Kansas City
1842121846-2814
LLWLL

Venue Record

Current season at home / on the road
San DiegoHome
4W3D3L
10 playedGF 24 · GA 151.50 pts/game
FC DallasAway
4W2D3L
9 playedGF 14 · GA 91.56 pts/game

Key Statistics

2026 Season
San DiegoFC Dallas
1.81Goals p.g.1.92
1.54Goals conceded p.g.1.15
31%Clean sheets35%
38%Win rate46%
3.35Avg goals in match3.08
1.43xG per game1.37
-0.09xGA per game0.17
61%Possession %40%
4.2Shots on target / game3.9
4.4Corners per game4.5
San Diego
Recent Form

San Diego have won 9 of their last 16 matches at home, drawing 3 and losing 4. Their recent home fixtures include beat San Diego 1-0 and lost to San Diego 2-4.

Overall, the wider run reads 10W 6D 10L from the last 26 games (38% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: San DiegoAll competitions
02 Aug
Minnesota United FC
1-1
San Diego
Major League Soccer
26 Jul
San Diego
1-0
FC Dallas
Major League Soccer
23 Jul
Colorado Rapids
1-0
San Diego
Major League Soccer
24 May
San Diego
2-4
Vancouver Whitecaps
Major League Soccer
17 May
San Diego
3-3
FC Cincinnati
Major League Soccer
14 May
San Diego
5-0
Austin
Major League Soccer
10
Win
38%
6
Draw
23%
10
Lost
38%
FC Dallas
Recent Form

FC Dallas have won 8 of their last 14 matches on the road, drawing 3 and losing 3. Their recent away fixtures include drew with Los Angeles Galaxy 0-0 and lost to San Diego 1-0.

Overall, the wider run reads 12W 8D 6L from the last 26 games (46% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: FC DallasAll competitions
06 Aug
FC Dallas
2-0
Club Queretaro
Leagues Cup
02 Aug
Los Angeles Galaxy
0-0
FC Dallas
Major League Soccer
26 Jul
San Diego
1-0
FC Dallas
Major League Soccer
23 Jul
Portland Timbers
2-2
FC Dallas
Major League Soccer
24 May
Colorado Rapids
1-2
FC Dallas
Major League Soccer
17 May
San Jose Earthquakes
2-3
FC Dallas
Major League Soccer
12
Win
46%
8
Draw
31%
6
Lost
23%

Lineups

📋

Lineups not yet announced

Starting lineups are usually confirmed approximately 1 hour before kick-off.

Unavailable Players

5 players

San Diego3

A. Pellegrino
Missing FixtureLower-Body Injury
A. Reyes
Missing FixtureLeg Injury
P. Sisniega
Missing FixtureBack Injury

FC Dallas2

Geovane Jesus
Missing FixtureKnee Injury
Ramiro
Missing FixtureLower-Body Injury

Betting Strategy

High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.

High Probability
Over 2.5 Goals1.40 (65.1%)
Both Teams Score1.36 (66.5%)
Value Bets
San Diego Win2.27 (41.7%)
FC Dallas Win2.75 (37.1%)
Under 2.5 Goals2.86 (34.9%)
BTTS No2.94 (33.5%)
Speculative
Draw3.83 (21.2%)

Yellow Card Prediction

Victor Rivas has averaged 2.0 yellow cards per match across 1 recent fixtures we have data for. Our pick is under 3.5 yellow cards at 1.95.

Corner Prediction

San Diego have averaged 4.4 corners per match at home; FC Dallas 4.5 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 5.5 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

San Diego have generated 1.43 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 38% of them. They put 4.2 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. San Diego player to score at 1.85 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
Both Teams to Score Yes

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The Daily Punt Analysis Team

Data-driven football predictions and betting tips

This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.

Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.