Orlando City SC vs San Diego
Griezmann seals narrow win for Orlando City
A single strike from A. Griezmann was enough to edge out San Diego.
Orlando City SC secured a tight 1-0 victory over San Diego thanks to A. Griezmann's first-half goal. The match was a close contest, with the solitary goal proving decisive. Fipster's prediction of a home win was spot on, though the exact scoreline was a bit more modest than expected.
Fipster’s pre-match call
Predicted
2-0 Orlando City SC win
Actual
1–0
Outcome probability
Orlando City SC face San Diego in what promises to be a tightly contested regular season match. Both teams will be looking to improve their standings, but the home side appears poised to take control early and maintain their advantage.
Match factors
Orlando City SC missing key attackers
Martín Ojeda and Braian Ojeda are confirmed out, reducing Orlando's attacking options and creativity
San Diego's creative midfield edge
Anders Dreyer leads assists with 7, providing a creative advantage for San Diego
Griffin Dorsey's goal threat from defense
Dorsey has 3 goals this season, well above average for defenders, adding scoring depth
Tyrese Spicer's recent scoring form
Spicer scored 3 goals in last 5 games, showing strong finishing form
Doubt over Marcus Ingvartsen's availability
Ingvartsen is doubtful due to injury, capping his scoring probability despite strong season tally
The context
San Diego currently sit 11th in their league with 27 points from 21 games, reflecting a mixed bag of results. Orlando City SC, meanwhile, have the home advantage and a squad with key players in good form, despite some injury concerns.
Key insights
Griffin Dorsey
Orlando City SC
Dorsey’s 3 goals this season make him a notable scoring threat from defence, especially at home.
Major League Soccer 26/273 goals in 16 appearances, 0.19 goals/game
Tyrese Spicer
Orlando City SC
Spicer’s recent form with 3 goals in 5 games adds attacking momentum for Orlando.
Major League Soccer 26/273 goals in 16 appearances, 0.19 goals/game
Anders Laustrup Dreyer
San Diego
Dreyer’s 7 assists lead San Diego’s creativity, making him a key player to watch.
Major League Soccer 26/277 assists in 18 appearances, 0.39 assists/game
Analysis
Orlando City SC are expected to start strong, leading 1-0 at halftime and extending that to a 2-0 victory by fulltime. Griffin Dorsey, a defender with an impressive goal tally for his position, is a likely contributor to the scoreline. Tyrese Spicer's recent scoring streak also adds firepower to the home side's attack. San Diego's creative midfielder Anders Dreyer, leading his team with 7 assists, will be a threat but may struggle to break down Orlando's defence. The absence of key Orlando attackers Martín Ojeda and Braian Ojeda could limit creativity, but the home side's overall form and defensive solidity should see them through.
Key facts
- 1.Orlando City SC predicted to win 2-0 with a 1-0 halftime lead.
- 2.San Diego currently 11th in the league with 27 points from 21 games.
- 3.Griffin Dorsey has scored 3 goals this season, an impressive tally for a defender.
- 4.Tyrese Spicer has scored 3 goals in his last 5 games, showing strong form.
- 5.Anders Dreyer leads San Diego with 7 assists this season.
- 6.Orlando City SC missing key attackers Martín Ojeda and Braian Ojeda due to injury.
- 7.Three cards are expected in the match, indicating a competitive game.
Prediction
We predict Orlando City SC to win 2-0, with a halftime score of 1-0. The match is expected to feature three cards, reflecting a competitive but controlled encounter. The home side's scoring depth and defensive resilience are likely to be decisive factors.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Orlando City SC
Away — San Diego
The verdict
Orlando City SC look set to secure a comfortable win over San Diego, building on a strong first-half performance and maintaining control throughout. San Diego will need to find a way to counter Orlando's attacking threats and tighten their defence to avoid a shutout.
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
Griezmann
Assist: Ellis
Rhein Goncalves
Murphy
Verhoeven
Alvarado
Dike
Gerbet
Ellis
Atuesta
Valakari
Vazquez
Yellow Card
Luis Otávio
Yellow Card
Pirani
Sargeant
Yellow Card
Brekalo
Yellow Card
Angulo
Yellow Card
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Vancouver Whitecaps | 21 | 13 | 4 | 4 | +30 | 43 |
| 7 |  Colorado Rapids | 22 | 10 | 1 | 11 | +3 | 31 |
| 8 |  San Diego | 22 | 8 | 6 | 8 | +7 | 30 |
| 9 |  Minnesota United FC | 22 | 7 | 8 | 7 | -2 | 29 |
Match Statistics
Orlando City SC
4-4-2Starting XI
- 4D. BrekaloD
- 6R. JanssonD
- 7A. GriezmannF
- 9D. DikeF
- 20E. AtuestaM
- 22Justin EllisM
- 24G. DorseyD
- 35Joran GerbetM
- 44Bernardo Rhein GoncalvesD
- 71M. CrépeauG
- 77I. AnguloM
Substitutes
- 5Luis OtávioM
- 10M. OjedaM
- 11TiagoF
- 12Javier OteroG
- 14T. SpicerF
- 16W. CartagenaM
- 19Z. TaifiM
- 57IagoD
- 87Marco PasalicF
San Diego
4-3-3Starting XI
- 1C. dos SantosG
- 5Kieran SargeantD
- 8O. ValakariF
- 10A. DreyerF
- 12Gabriel PiraniM
- 20A. GodoyM
- 26M. DuahD
- 32I. MurphyD
- 33O. VerhoevenD
- 70A. AlvaradoM
- 99E. AchouriF
Substitutes
- 3D. ÞórhallssonD
- 14B. B. ZambleF
- 18D. FerreeG
- 19D. VazquezM
- 21B. DukeM
- 25I. PilcherD
- 77A. MightenF
- 90A. PellegrinoF
- 97C. McVeyD
Orlando City SC
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Griezmann | F | 90 | 7.8 | 1 | — | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2/4 |
| Justin Ellis | M | 75 | 7.7 | — | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | 0/2 |
| G. Dorsey | D | 90 | 7.7 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1/1 |
| R. Jansson | D | 90 | 7.4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Bernardo Rhein Goncalves | D | 51 | 7.3 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| M. Ojeda | M | 39 | 7.2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1/2 |
| W. Cartagena | M | 24 | 7.1 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| D. Brekalo | D | 90 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Joran Gerbet | M | 66 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| E. Atuesta | M | 75 | 6.8 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2/3 |
| M. Crépeau | G | 90 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| T. Spicer | F | 24 | 6.7 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2/2 |
| Luis Otávio | M | 15 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Marco Pasalic | F | 15 | 6.6 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1/1 |
| I. Angulo | M | 90 | 6.5 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2/3 |
| D. Dike | F | 66 | 6.3 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| Tiago | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Z. Taifi | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Iago | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Javier Otero | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
San Diego
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Godoy | M | 90 | 7.2 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| M. Duah | D | 90 | 7.1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2/2 |
| A. Alvarado | M | 62 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Gabriel Pirani | M | 92 | 6.8 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 0/2 |
| C. McVey | D | 28 | 6.8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| I. Murphy | D | 62 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| C. dos Santos | G | 90 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| O. Verhoeven | D | 62 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| A. Dreyer | F | 90 | 6.4 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1/1 |
| A. Pellegrino | F | 28 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| D. Þórhallsson | D | 28 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| E. Achouri | F | 90 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 4/8 |
| D. Vazquez | M | 11 | 6.1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| O. Valakari | F | 79 | 6.0 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Kieran Sargeant | D | 90 | 6.0 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| A. Mighten | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| D. Ferree | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| I. Pilcher | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| B. Duke | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| B. B. Zamble | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |