Atlanta United FC vs San Diego FC, MLS 2025 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Atlanta United FC vs San Diego FC — MLS at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
- Atlanta United FC 27 games · 27 pts (2026/26)
- San Diego FC 27 games · 32 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 27 | 60 |
| 2 | Internacional CF Miami | 27 | 46 |
| 3 | New England Revolution | 27 | 46 |
| 4 | Charlotte FC | 27 | 43 |
| 5 | Chicago Fire FC | 26 | 42 |
| 6 | Philadelphia Union | 27 | 39 |
| 7 | New York Red Bulls | 27 | 34 |
| 8 | Orlando City SC | 27 | 34 |
| 9 | New York City FC | 27 | 33 |
| 10 | FC Cincinnati | 26 | 33 |
| 11 | D.C. United SC | 26 | 30 |
| 12 | Columbus Crew SC | 27 | 29 |
| 13 | Toronto FC | 27 | 29 |
| 14 | Atlanta United FC | 27 | 27 |
| 15 | Montreal Impact FC | 27 | 24 |
| 16 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 26 | 50 |
| 17 | FC Dallas | 27 | 47 |
| 18 | San Jose Earthquakes | 27 | 45 |
| 19 | St. Louis City | 27 | 45 |
| 20 | Houston Dynamo | 27 | 44 |
| 21 | Los Angeles FC | 28 | 41 |
| 22 | Colorado Rapids SC | 27 | 36 |
| 23 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 28 | 36 |
| 24 | Seattle Sounders FC | 26 | 35 |
| 25 | San Diego FC | 27 | 32 |
| 26 | Portland Timbers | 27 | 32 |
| 27 | Real Salt Lake | 27 | 32 |
| 28 | Austin FC | 27 | 31 |
| 29 | Minnesota United FC | 27 | 29 |
| 30 | Sporting Kansas City | 26 | 21 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Sep | San Diego FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 13 Sep | Columbus Crew SC | H | 4–5 | L |
| 31 Aug | Nashville SC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 24 Aug | Toronto FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 17 Aug | Colorado Rapids SC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 09 Aug | Montreal Impact FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Sep | Atlanta United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 14 Sep | Minnesota United FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 01 Sep | Los Angeles FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 24 Aug | Portland Timbers | H | 0–0 | D |
| 17 Aug | San Jose Earthquakes | A | 2–1 | W |
| 10 Aug | Sporting Kansas City | A | 2–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Atlanta United FC | San Diego FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #14 | Position | #25 |
| 27 | Points | 32 |
| 27 | Played | 27 |
| 7 / 6 / 14 | W / D / L | 8 / 8 / 11 |
| 32 | Scored | 47 |
| 45 | Conceded | 47 |
| -13 | GD | +0 |
| 1.00 | PPG | 1.19 |
| 26% | Win % | 30% |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)
H2H (1 games)
0%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
15%
Clean Sheets
Atlanta United FC this season
Atlanta United FC this season
26%
Clean Sheets
San Diego FC this season
San Diego FC this season
Atlanta United FC are 14th (27 pts). San Diego FC are 25th (32 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Atlanta United FC
0-15
2/4
16-30
3/5
31-45
2/5
46-60
3/6
61-75
4/7
76+
5/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
San Diego FC
0-15
6/8
16-30
3/5
31-45
5/9
46-60
5/3
61-75
7/7
76+
7/9
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Atlanta United FC
| Aleksei Miranchuk | 6 G | 6 A |
San Diego FC
| Marcus Ingvartsen | 12 G | 3 A |
| Anders Dreyer | 11 G | 9 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Atlanta United FC and San Diego FC has kicked off!
- 5' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 6' Hirving Lozano is having his name booked by the referee on 6.
- 11' Over 11 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 16' The 33-year-old Jeppe Tverskov has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 2 assists is a remarkable return.
- 21' Atlanta United FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 26' San Diego FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 31' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 32' Anders Dreyer does the damage! The net is bulging and San Diego FC surge ahead!
- 37' The travelling San Diego FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 42' The energy levels are beginning to show. Ronny Deila might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 47' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 52' Atlanta United FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 52.
- 57' It is a cagey affair so far. Atlanta United FC in their trying to find a way past San Diego FC's compact .
- 61' What a moment for Miguel Almiron! That strike on 61 puts his side firmly in control.
- 62' San Diego FC ring the changes. Amahl Pellegrino has done his job and it is now time for Corey Baird to step up.
- 67' San Diego FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 72' Atlanta United FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 75' Luke Brennan has so much to prove this time. He replaces Saba Lobzhanidze on 75 minute.
- 76' Another change for Atlanta United FC made on 76 minute. Jamal Thiare leaves to be changed by Emmanuel Latte Lath.
- 81' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Jason Grubb will be considering his options from the bench.
- 84' Another change for Atlanta United FC made on 84 minute. Aleksei Miranchuk leaves to be changed by Tristan Muyumba.
- 89' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 89 minutes.
- 90' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Miguel Almiron on 90 minutes.
- 90' Another change for San Diego FC made on 90 minute. Hirving Lozano leaves to be changed by Alexander Mighten.
- celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Atlanta United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 14
- 6
- 59
- 10
- 5
- 2
- 18
- 99
-
9
Saba Lobzhanidze ↓ Luke Brennan 75'
- 42
Bench
-
19
Emmanuel Latte Lath ↑ 76'
- 30
-
11
Brooks Lennon ↑ 76'
- 1
- 4
-
8
Tristan Muyumba ↑ 84'
-
20
Luke Brennan ↑ 75'
- 13
- 48
Coach
Ronny Deila
San Diego FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
-
14
Luca de la Torre ↓ Anibal Godoy 62'
-
17
Paddy McNair ↓ Willy Kumado 62'
- 10
- 8
- 97
- 1
-
90
Amahl Pellegrino ↓ Corey Baird 62'
- 6
-
27
Luca Bombino ↓ Ian Pilcher 84'
- 26
Bench
-
21
Corey Baird ↑ 62'
-
20
Anibal Godoy ↑ 62'
- 13
-
77
Alexander Mighten ↑ 90'
-
2
Willy Kumado ↑ 62'
- 19
-
25
Ian Pilcher ↑ 84'
- 23
- 15
Coach
Jason Grubb
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Miguel Almiron | 1 |
| Anders Dreyer | 1 |
Head to Head
Atlanta United FC Form
2025-09-20
Atlanta United FC
1–1
San Diego FC
D
2025-09-13
Atlanta United FC
4–5
Columbus Crew SC
L
2025-08-31
Nashville SC
0–1
Atlanta United FC
W
2025-08-24
Atlanta United FC
0–0
Toronto FC
D
2025-08-17
Colorado Rapids SC
3–1
Atlanta United FC
L
2025-08-09
Montreal Impact FC
1–1
Atlanta United FC
D
San Diego FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.36
Atlanta United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.67
San Diego FC xG
I would bet for:
Atlanta United FC or San Diego FC 73% + Both teams to score 60%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.03
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 3.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 4.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
Double Chance
Atlanta United FC or Draw
60%
Draw or San Diego FC
67%
Atlanta United FC or San Diego FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: San Diego FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
8.8%
0 – 1
7.3%
2 – 1
7.2%
0 – 2
6.7%
0 – 0
6.6%
2 – 2
6%
1 – 0
5.8%
1 – 3
4.9%
2 – 0
4.4%
0 – 3
3.6%
2 – 3
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Atlanta United FC
| Handicap | Atlanta United FC covers | Push | San Diego FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 9% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 16% | 70% |
| -0.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| +0.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +1 | 56% | 20% | 23% |
| +1.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +2 | 77% | 13% | 10% |
| +2.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
Clean Sheet
Atlanta United FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
San Diego FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

