San Diego vs Los Angeles FC: match statistics
San Diego vs Los Angeles FC: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
San Diego played against Los Angeles FC in MLS (United States). The game was played on May 3, 2026. Final score: 2:2.
Recent form
San Diego has 0 wins, 0 draws and 5 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.00 points per game. Los Angeles FC has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
San Diego scores 1.70 goals per game and allows 1.70. Los Angeles FC scores 1.70 and allows 0.60. Games in this league average 3.20 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of San Diego's games and 20% of Los Angeles FC's. The Over 2.5 rates are 70% and 40%, compared with league averages of 58% for BTTS and 61% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Los Angeles FC has the higher season xG average, 1.46 to 1.28 per game. San Diego takes 10.4 shots per game, while Los Angeles FC takes 13.2.
First-half and second-half trends
San Diego leads at halftime in 40% of its games and scores 0.70 goals per game after halftime. Los Angeles FC leads at halftime in 30% and scores 1.00 after halftime.
When the teams score
San Diego's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (5 goals). For Los Angeles FC, it is minutes 61-75 (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
MLS games average 3.20 goals. Both teams score in 58% of games, and 61% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Los Angeles FC are the favorites for this match: this season the visitors have 6 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses compared to San Diego’s 3 wins, 2 draws and 5 losses, and LAFC have conceded only 6 goals this season versus 17 conceded by the hosts. Recent form favors Los Angeles — San Diego have lost their last five matches (0-0-5), scoring 4 and conceding 12 (averaging 0.8 scored and 2.4 conceded per game over the last five), while LAFC in their last five have 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, scoring 5 and conceding 6, which gives the visitors an average of 1.6 points per game versus 0 points for San Diego. San Diego’s home metrics show they score 2.2 goals per game, average 65% possession, 5.6 shots on target and a conversion rate of 18%, but they also concede 1.2 goals per game, whereas LAFC away average 1.0 goals scored, have xG 1.52, concede only 0.5 goals per game and maintain 75% clean sheets. xG are similar (1.48 San Diego vs 1.52 LAFC), suggesting comparable chance creation, but differences in finishing efficiency (18% vs 7% conversion) and LAFC’s significantly better defensive record (6 vs 17 goals conceded this season) tip the balance towards the visitors. Considering the superior win record, solid away defense and better last-five form, I predict a Los Angeles FC win.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
Seasonal metrics indicate a bias toward clean sheets: San Diego has BTTS in 17% of matches and a clean sheet in 83%, while Los Angeles FC has BTTS in 25% and a clean sheet in 75%. In the last 5 meetings both teams recorded BTTS at 60% (3/5), but San Diego during that span conceded on average 2.4 goals and scored 0.8, whereas LAFC conceded 1.2 and scored 1.0, producing mixed signals. xG shows a similar chance creation level (offensive xG 1.42 vs 1.52), but shot conversion favors San Diego (17% vs 7%), explaining the season figures of 2.17 vs 1.00 goals per game. Although the league average for BTTS is 57%, the team-level seasonal numbers (83% and 75% clean sheets; 17% and 25% BTTS) are stronger, so I predict a No Goal / clean sheet expected scenario (BTTS - No).
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
I expect approximately 3.00 total expected goals (1.70 for San Diego and 1.30 for Los Angeles FC). Based on xG: the home side has xG 1.42 while LAFC’s defense concedes xG 1.56 (average 1.49), but San Diego’s season scoring of 2.17 goals—driven by a high shot conversion rate of 17% versus LAFC’s 7%—boosts the hosts’ likelihood to score. LAFC’s defensive metrics are strong—only 0.5 goals conceded on the road and 75% clean sheets away—but San Diego’s last 5 matches have seen 12 goals conceded and 80% of those games go Over 2.5 goals, which offsets the defensive numbers. Additionally, season-long both teams scoring together is rare (17% of San Diego’s games and 25% of LAFC’s), yet in the last 5 matches both teams scored in 60% of cases, increasing outcome variance. Considering these figures and the league average goals of 3.23, the strongest signal is Over at the 2.5 line; therefore I recommend an Over 2.5 goals bet.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
Seasonally San Diego looks better offensively: average goals 2.17 versus 1.00 for LAFC and an average of 1.00 goal at half-time vs 0.25 for LAFC, and the hosts have 100% clean sheets at the break this season. However, San Diego’s last 5 matches are five defeats (form_l5 = 'lllll'), only 0.0 points in that period (last5_seasonPPG_overall_home = 0.0) and they trailed at the break in 80% of cases (last5_trailingAtHTPercentage_overall_home = 80.0), conceding on average 2.2 goals by half-time (last5_concededAVGHT_overall_home = 2.2). LAFC in their last 5 have form 'dldww', earn an average 1.6 points per game (last5_seasonPPG_overall_away = 1.6) and practically do not concede by half-time (last5_concededAVGHT_overall_away = 0.2), which favors their advantage in the first half. xG and shot counts are similar (xG 1.42 vs 1.52, on average 12.83 vs 13.75 shots), but San Diego has a higher conversion rate (17% vs 7%), which explains the hosts’ seasonal strength; nevertheless the weight of the last-5 signal (0.0 ppg and 80% trailing at HT) leads to predicting that LAFC will lead at the break and win the match. Therefore I assign the highest probability to the 2/2 scenario (28%), with significant shares for X/2 (20%) and X/X (12%).
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
Game stats
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
| San Diego | Los Angeles FC | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 42% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.39 | 0.37 |
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.
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 183% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.7 goals / game - San Diego · 0.6 goals / game - Los Angeles FC
San Diego scores in 80% of games (8 of 10 meczów), while Los Angeles FC keeps a clean sheet in 80% (8 of 10 meczów).
Los Angeles FC scores in 80% of games (8 of 10 meczów), while San Diego keeps a clean sheet in 30% (3 of 10 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 - San Diego
Over / Under - Los Angeles FC
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.
Los Angeles FC is 7% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.4 pts / game - San Diego · 1.5 pts / game - Los Angeles FC
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
San Diego - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 40% of games and wins 30%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Los Angeles FC - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 30% of games and wins 60%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.20 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 2.2 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 2.8 | 0.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 60% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -8 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +5 | -2 |
* 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 46-60 (5 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (4 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
* 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
San Diego
Los Angeles FC
* 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
| San Diego | Liga | Los Angeles FC | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.40 | 3.20 | ▼ 2.30 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 50% | 58% | ▼ 20% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 70% | 61% | ▼ 40% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 30% | 24% | ▲ 80% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 74% | ▼ 40% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 60% | 77% | ▼ 70% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
FAQ
What was the result of San Diego vs Los Angeles FC?
The MLS match finished San Diego 2:2 Los Angeles FC. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before San Diego vs Los Angeles FC?
San Diego score 1.70 goals per game on average and Los Angeles FC 1.70. The MLS average is 3.20 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 61% of games. Both teams score in 50% of San Diego's matches and 20% of Los Angeles FC's.
What form are San Diego and Los Angeles FC in?
Over the last 5 games San Diego have a 0-0-5 record (0.00 points per game) and Los Angeles FC 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for San Diego vs Los Angeles FC?
The statistical background for San Diego vs Los Angeles FC — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.