San Diego vs FC Dallas
San Diego edges Dallas in tight clash
A solitary strike from A. Alvarado secures a narrow victory for San Diego.
San Diego managed to break the deadlock shortly after the break with a goal from A. Alvarado, holding on to claim a 1-0 win over FC Dallas. The match was a closely contested affair, with neither side able to find the net beyond that decisive moment. Fipster's prediction of a home win was on the money, though the expected goal-fest never materialised.
Analysis
San Diego and FC Dallas are set for a mouth-watering encounter in the 19th round of the regular season. Both teams have shown attacking flair in their recent meetings, promising an entertaining match for the fans.
In their three previous head-to-head clashes, San Diego have the upper hand with two wins and a draw. These matches have been goal fests, averaging over five goals per game, highlighting the offensive strengths of both sides. FC Dallas currently sit 5th in the league with 25 points, while San Diego are 12th with 17 points, indicating a gap in league form but not necessarily in firepower.
San Diego will be without key defenders Bombino and Kumado, which could leave their backline a bit wobbly. However, their attack, led by Marcus Ingvartsen, who has been consistently finding the net, remains potent. Anders Dreyer’s creativity will be crucial in unlocking FC Dallas’s defence. On the other side, FC Dallas rely heavily on Petar Musa, their top scorer, who has been in fine form recently. The match promises to be a high-scoring affair given the offensive talents on display and the defensive absences.
Prediction
Expect a thrilling 4-3 victory for San Diego. Despite FC Dallas’s better league standing and Musa’s goal threat, San Diego’s home advantage and attacking depth should see them edge this one. The predicted total of four cards suggests a competitive and possibly feisty encounter.
Outcome probability
Key Insights
San Diego's defense weakened by confirmed absences
San Diego misses key defenders Bombino and Kumado, reducing defensive solidity
FC Dallas' striker Musa poses major scoring threat
Musa's consistent goal scoring and recent form give FC Dallas a strong attacking edge
San Diego's Dreyer excels in creating chances
Dreyer leads San Diego in assists and key passes, crucial for unlocking defenses
FC Dallas maintains scoring streak in recent matches
FC Dallas has scored in last 5 matches, showing strong offensive momentum
San Diego's Ingvartsen is pivotal in attack
Ingvartsen's goal scoring and involvement make him a key player to watch
Key Takeaways
This fixture is shaping up to be a classic shootout with plenty of goals and drama. San Diego’s resilience and attacking flair might just be enough to overcome FC Dallas’s momentum and secure a vital win.
- San Diego lead head-to-head with 2 wins and 1 draw in 3 meetings against FC Dallas.
- Previous matches between these teams average 5.3 goals per game, indicating high-scoring affairs.
- FC Dallas sit 5th in the league with 25 points; San Diego are 12th with 17 points.
- San Diego will miss key defenders Luca Bombino and Kumado, impacting their defensive solidity.
- Marcus Ingvartsen is San Diego’s top scorer with multiple recent goals and high shot involvement.
- Petar Musa is FC Dallas’s leading scorer, showing strong recent form and goal conversion.
- Anders Dreyer leads San Diego in assists and key passes, vital for creating chances.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — San Diego
Away — FC Dallas
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
Daniel
Valiente
Alvarado
Assist: Duah
Binyamin
Delgado
Alvarado
Ingvartsen
Ibeagha
Kamungo
Yellow Card
Unknown
Valakari
Julio
Yellow Card
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Vancouver Whitecaps | 17 | 10 | 4 | 3 | +21 | 34 |
| 5 |  Real Salt Lake | 17 | 8 | 3 | 6 | +4 | 27 |
| 6 |  FC Dallas | 17 | 7 | 5 | 5 | +7 | 26 |
| 7 |  St. Louis City | 18 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 26 |
| 11 |  Portland Timbers | 17 | 6 | 3 | 8 | -1 | 21 |
| 12 |  San Diego | 18 | 5 | 6 | 7 | +3 | 21 |
| 13 |  Los Angeles Galaxy | 18 | 5 | 6 | 7 | -5 | 21 |
Match Statistics
San Diego
4-3-3Starting XI
- 1C. dos SantosG
- 5Kieran SargeantD
- 6J. TverskovM
- 7M. IngvartsenF
- 8O. ValakariM
- 10A. DreyerF
- 26M. DuahD
- 33O. VerhoevenD
- 70A. AlvaradoM
- 77A. MightenF
- 97C. McVeyD
Substitutes
- 3D. ÞórhallssonD
- 9L. MorganF
- 14B. B. ZambleF
- 15P. SomaM
- 18D. FerreeG
- 19D. VazquezM
- 20A. GodoyM
- 27L. BombinoD
- 32I. MurphyD
FC Dallas
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 3O. UrhoghideD
- 6R. BinyaminM
- 8P. DelgadoM
- 9P. MusaF
- 12C. CappisM
- 18S. MooreD
- 21J. ValienteM
- 25S. IbeaghaD
- 32N. NorrisD
- 42DanielG
- 55KaickM
Substitutes
- 5L. AbubakarD
- 10S. MorenoF
- 11A. JulioF
- 14H. JohanssonM
- 23L. FarringtonF
- 27C. SwannM
- 28Samuel SarverF
- 40J. SiroisG
- 77B. KamungoF
San Diego
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeppe Tverskov(C) | M | 91 | 8.3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Alejandro Alvarado Jr | M | 73 | 8.3 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1/2 |
| Kieran Sargeant | D | 86 | 7.6 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Manu Duah | D | 91 | 7.3 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — |
| Anders Dreyer | F | 91 | 7.2 | — | — | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0/1 |
| Christopher McVey | D | 91 | 7.0 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| CJ Dos Santos | G | 91 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Onni Valakari | M | 87 | 6.9 | — | — | 3 | 2 | 6 | — |
| Marcus Ingvartsen | F | 73 | 6.7 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0/1 |
| Oscar Verhoeven | D | 91 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Alex Mighten | F | 91 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1/4 |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Ian Murphy | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Dagur Dan Þórhallsson | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Lewis Morgan | F | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Bryan Zamblé | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Luca Bombino | D | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Pedro Soma | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Duran Ferree | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| David Vazquez | M | 18 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/2 |
| Aníbal Godoy | M | 18 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
FC Dallas
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel | G | 19 | 7.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sebastien Ibeagha | D | 79 | 7.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Osaze Urhoghide | D | 91 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Ran Binyamin | M | 61 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1/1 |
| Petar Musa | F | 91 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
| Christian Cappis | M | 91 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/2 |
| Shaq Moore(C) | D | 91 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Kaick | M | 91 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| Joaquín Valiente | M | 45 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/2 |
| Patrickson Delgado | M | 61 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 0/1 |
| Nolan Norris | D | 91 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Caleb Swann | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sam Sarver | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Lalas Abubakar | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Herman Johansson | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jonathan Sirois | G | 72 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Santiago Moreno | F | 30 | 6.7 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Logan Farrington | F | 12 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Bernard Kamungo | F | 46 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/2 |
| Anderson Julio | F | 30 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |