Explore My Football Facts' detailed preview for San Diego vs Austin in the Major League Soccer. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 02:30 BST match.
Fixture Information
| Fixture | San Diego vs Austin |
|---|---|
| Competition | Major League Soccer |
| Date | Thursday, 14 May 2026 |
| Kick-off | 02:30 BST |
| Venue | Snapdragon Stadium |
Match Prediction: San Diego 2-1 Austin
Prediction Stats
Fulltime Result Probability
Both Teams To Score Probability
Over/Under 2.5 Probability
Last 5 Meetings
| League | Date | Match | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 01 Jun 2025 |  San Diego vs  Austin |
2 – 0 | Snapdragon Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 23 Mar 2025 | Austin vs San Diego |
2 – 1 | Q2 Stadium |
San Diego come into this one with a run of draws and narrow defeats, but the recent 2-2 against Los Angeles FC and 1-1 at Seattle Sounders suggest they can stay competitive. Austin have shown a bit more punch in front of goal with back-to-back 2-0 wins, although their away form has also included a 5-1 loss at SJ Earthquakes and a 3-3 draw at Toronto.
With no xG data available, the clearest angle is that both sides have been involved in games with goals at both ends, and San Diego’s home record in the recent sample has been mixed rather than secure. Austin’s away results point to a team that can score but can also be opened up, which makes a narrow home win plausible if San Diego make their pressure count. Match Prediction: San Diego 2-1 Austin
Form Guide & Team Overview
San Diego
San Diego’s recent league form shows just one point from their last five matches, with draws against Seattle Sounders and Los Angeles FC coming either side of three defeats. The results have been tight at times, but they have still conceded in every game in that run and have not managed a win.
At home, the 2-2 draw with Los Angeles FC and the 1-2 loss to Portland Timbers show they have been competitive without quite getting over the line. That makes their current form look steady enough to stay in games, but not strong enough to be trusted as a side that is finishing matches off cleanly.
San Diego Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 10 May 2026 |  Seattle Sounders vs San Diego |
1 – 1 | D | Lumen Field |
| Major League Soccer | 3 May 2026 | San Diego vs  Los Angeles FC |
2 – 2 | D | Snapdragon Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 26 Apr 2026 | San Diego vs  Portland Timbers |
1 – 2 | L | Snapdragon Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 23 Apr 2026 |  Houston Dynamo vs San Diego |
1 – 0 | L | Shell Energy Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 19 Apr 2026 |  Real Salt Lake vs San Diego |
4 – 2 | L | America First Field |
Austin
Austin’s recent league form is more positive overall, with wins over St. Louis City and Houston Dynamo in their last two outings. Before that, though, they were beaten 1-5 by SJ Earthquakes and drew 3-3 with Toronto, so there has been a clear swing in their results.
Their away numbers in this sample are less convincing than their home form, with the heavy defeat at SJ Earthquakes and the high-scoring draw at Toronto showing they can be exposed on the road. Even so, the recent wins suggest they arrive with more momentum than San Diego, particularly in terms of results.
Austin Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 3 May 2026 | Austin vs  St. Louis City |
2 – 0 | W | Q2 Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 26 Apr 2026 | Austin vs Houston Dynamo |
2 – 0 | W | Q2 Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 23 Apr 2026 |  SJ Earthquakes vs Austin |
5 – 1 | L | PayPal Park |
| Major League Soccer | 18 Apr 2026 |  Toronto vs Austin |
3 – 3 | D | BMO Field |
| Major League Soccer | 11 Apr 2026 | Austin vs  LA Galaxy |
1 – 2 | L | Q2 Stadium |
Team News & Injury Report
San Diego
- Hirving Lozano (Hamstring Injury)
Austin
- No injuries have been reported for the current season.
Lineups & Tactical Setup
San Diego (4-3-3)
Predicted lineup: Duran Ferree (Goalkeeper), Christopher McVey (Defender), Luca Bombino (Defender), Manu Duah (Defender), Oscar Verhoeven (Defender), Aníbal Godoy (Midfielder), David Vazquez (Midfielder), Onni Valakari (Midfielder), Amahl Pellegrino (Attacker), Anders Dreyer (Attacker), Marcus Ingvartsen (Attacker)
San Diego’s expected 4-3-3 should give them width and enough bodies in advanced areas to support the front three. With Aníbal Godoy anchoring midfield, they can try to keep the shape compact while still getting runners forward from deeper positions.
Austin (4-2-3-1)
Predicted lineup: Brad Stuver (Goalkeeper), Brendan Hines-Ike (Defender), Guilherme Biro (Defender), Mikkel Desler (Defender), Oleksandr Svatok (Defender), Christian Ramirez (Midfielder), Facundo Torres (Midfielder), Ilie Sánchez (Midfielder), J. Rosales (Midfielder), Jon Gallagher (Midfielder), Myrto Uzuni (Attacker)
Austin’s expected 4-2-3-1 should provide a solid base with two midfielders screening the defence and allowing the attacking line to play higher up. That shape also gives Myrto Uzuni a clear focal point up front, with support arriving from the three behind him.
Key Battles & Players to Watch
| San Diego | Austin | Key Battle Overview |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego | Austin | Amahl Pellegrino against Brendan Hines-Ike could be important if San Diego look to isolate the wide attacker and create openings on that side. |
| San Diego | Austin | Aníbal Godoy against Christian Ramirez should shape the midfield-to-forward link and decide how much control Austin get between the lines. |
| San Diego | Austin | Amahl Pellegrino is key for San Diego because he offers a direct attacking threat in a side that has been involved in several tight, low-margin games. |
| San Diego | Austin | Myrto Uzuni is key for Austin because he gives them a central finishing option and a clear outlet in a 4-2-3-1 system. |
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