LA Galaxy vs San Diego: match statistics
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LA Galaxy vs San Diego: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
LA Galaxy plays San Diego in MLS (United States). The game is scheduled for October 18, 2026. Venue: Dignity Health Sports Park.
Recent form
LA Galaxy has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. San Diego has 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses, with 0.40 points per game.
Scoring records
LA Galaxy scores 1.34 goals per game and allows 1.72. San Diego scores 1.71 and allows 1.82. Games in this league average 3.26 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 76% of LA Galaxy's games and 57% of San Diego's. The Over 2.5 rates are 66% and 68%, compared with league averages of 64% for BTTS and 64% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
LA Galaxy has the higher season xG average, 1.51 to 1.40 per game. LA Galaxy takes 13.2 shots per game, while San Diego takes 11.9.
First-half and second-half trends
LA Galaxy leads at halftime in 24% of its games and scores 0.72 goals per game after halftime. San Diego leads at halftime in 32% and scores 0.96 after halftime.
When the teams score
LA Galaxy's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (11 goals). For San Diego, it is minutes 46-60 (12 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
MLS games average 3.26 goals. Both teams score in 64% of games, and 64% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| LA Galaxy | San Diego | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 40% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.25 | 0.38 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
LA Galaxy is 250% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - LA Galaxy · 0.4 pts / game - San Diego
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
San Diego is 28% better for: goals scored per game.
1.34 goals / game - LA Galaxy · 1.71 goals / game - San Diego
LA Galaxy is 6% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.72 goals / game - LA Galaxy · 1.82 goals / game - San Diego
LA Galaxy scores in 86% of games (25 of 29 games), while San Diego keeps a clean sheet in 25% (7 of 28 games).
San Diego scores in 82% of games (23 of 28 games), while LA Galaxy keeps a clean sheet in 14% (4 of 29 games).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - LA Galaxy
Over / Under - San Diego
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
San Diego is 21% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.07 pts / game - LA Galaxy · 1.29 pts / game - San Diego
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
LA Galaxy - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 24% of games and wins 31%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
San Diego - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 32% of games and wins 29%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 2.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 2.6 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -7 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.40 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.6 | 1.8 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 3.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -6 | -3 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (11 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (12 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
LA Galaxy
San Diego
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (MLS).
Teams vs league
| LA Galaxy | Liga | San Diego | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 3.07 | 3.26 | ▲ 3.54 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 76% | 64% | ▼ 57% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 66% | 64% | ▲ 68% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 14% | 20% | ▲ 25% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 83% | 78% | ▲ 86% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 79% | 82% | • 82% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from LA Galaxy's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against San Diego. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
When do LA Galaxy and San Diego play?
LA Galaxy face San Diego on October 18, 2026 in MLS at Dignity Health Sports Park. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What do the goal statistics show before LA Galaxy vs San Diego?
LA Galaxy score 1.34 goals per game on average and San Diego 1.71. The MLS average is 3.26 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 64% of games. Both teams score in 76% of LA Galaxy's matches and 57% of San Diego's.
What form are LA Galaxy and San Diego in?
Over the last 5 games LA Galaxy have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and San Diego 0-2-3 (0.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for LA Galaxy vs San Diego?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.