Los Angeles FC vs San Diego: match statistics
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Los Angeles FC vs San Diego: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Los Angeles FC plays San Diego in MLS (United States). The game is scheduled for August 16, 2026. Venue: BMO Stadium.
Recent form
Los Angeles FC has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.60 points per game. San Diego has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Los Angeles FC scores 1.84 goals per game and allows 1.00. San Diego scores 1.78 and allows 1.61. Games in this league average 3.22 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 42% of Los Angeles FC's games and 56% of San Diego's. The Over 2.5 rates are 58% and 61%, compared with league averages of 61% for BTTS and 61% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Los Angeles FC has the higher season xG average, 1.50 to 1.40 per game. Los Angeles FC takes 13.3 shots per game, while San Diego takes 11.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Los Angeles FC leads at halftime in 37% of its games and scores 0.95 goals per game after halftime. San Diego leads at halftime in 39% and scores 0.94 after halftime.
When the teams score
Los Angeles FC's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (8 goals). For San Diego, it is minutes 46-60 (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
MLS games average 3.22 goals. Both teams score in 61% of games, and 61% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. 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
| Los Angeles FC | San Diego | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.41 | 0.39 |
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.
Los Angeles FC is 160% better for: last-5 form.
2.6 pts / game - Los Angeles FC · 1 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.
Los Angeles FC is 61% better for: goals allowed per game.
1 goals / game - Los Angeles FC · 1.61 goals / game - San Diego
Los Angeles FC scores in 89% of games (17 of 19 meczów), while San Diego keeps a clean sheet in 28% (5 of 18 meczów).
San Diego scores in 83% of games (15 of 18 meczów), while Los Angeles FC keeps a clean sheet in 58% (11 of 19 meczów).
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 - Los Angeles FC
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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Los Angeles FC - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 37% of games and wins 53%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
San Diego - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 39% of games and wins 28%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.60 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +8 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -3 | +1 |
* 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 31-45 (8 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (8 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - 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
Los Angeles FC
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
| Los Angeles FC | Liga | San Diego | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.84 | 3.22 | ▲ 3.39 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 42% | 61% | ▼ 56% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 58% | 61% | • 61% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 58% | 22% | ▲ 28% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 63% | 77% | ▲ 89% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 84% | 80% | ▼ 78% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Los Angeles FC's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against San Diego. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
When do Los Angeles FC and San Diego play?
Los Angeles FC face San Diego on August 16, 2026 in MLS at BMO Stadium. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What do the goal statistics show before Los Angeles FC vs San Diego?
Los Angeles FC score 1.84 goals per game on average and San Diego 1.78. The MLS average is 3.22 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 61% of games. Both teams score in 42% of Los Angeles FC's matches and 56% of San Diego's.
What form are Los Angeles FC and San Diego in?
Over the last 5 games Los Angeles FC have a 4-1-0 record (2.60 points per game) and San Diego 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Los Angeles FC 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.