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 24 games · 22 pts (2026/26)
- San Diego FC 24 games · 30 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 24 | 53 |
| 2 | Internacional CF Miami | 24 | 44 |
| 3 | New England Revolution | 24 | 40 |
| 4 | Chicago Fire FC | 23 | 39 |
| 5 | Charlotte FC | 24 | 39 |
| 6 | FC Cincinnati | 23 | 31 |
| 7 | Orlando City SC | 24 | 31 |
| 8 | Philadelphia Union | 24 | 30 |
| 9 | New York City FC | 24 | 29 |
| 10 | Toronto FC | 24 | 29 |
| 11 | D.C. United SC | 23 | 28 |
| 12 | New York Red Bulls | 24 | 27 |
| 13 | Columbus Crew SC | 24 | 23 |
| 14 | Atlanta United FC | 24 | 22 |
| 15 | Montreal Impact FC | 24 | 21 |
| 16 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 23 | 46 |
| 17 | Houston Dynamo | 24 | 43 |
| 18 | Los Angeles FC | 25 | 40 |
| 19 | FC Dallas | 24 | 40 |
| 20 | San Jose Earthquakes | 24 | 38 |
| 21 | St. Louis City | 24 | 38 |
| 22 | Portland Timbers | 24 | 32 |
| 23 | Colorado Rapids SC | 24 | 32 |
| 24 | San Diego FC | 24 | 30 |
| 25 | Real Salt Lake | 23 | 29 |
| 26 | Minnesota United FC | 24 | 29 |
| 27 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 25 | 29 |
| 28 | Seattle Sounders FC | 22 | 27 |
| 29 | Austin FC | 24 | 26 |
| 30 | Sporting Kansas City | 23 | 15 |
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 | #24 |
| 22 | Points | 30 |
| 24 | Played | 24 |
| 6 / 4 / 14 | W / D / L | 8 / 6 / 10 |
| 29 | Scored | 42 |
| 43 | Conceded | 37 |
| -14 | GD | +5 |
| 0.92 | PPG | 1.25 |
| 25% | Win % | 33% |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)
H2H (1 games)
0%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
8%
Clean Sheets
Atlanta United FC this season
Atlanta United FC this season
29%
Clean Sheets
San Diego FC this season
San Diego FC this season
Atlanta United FC are 14th (22 pts). San Diego FC are 24th (30 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Atlanta United FC
0-15
1/4
16-30
2/5
31-45
2/5
46-60
3/5
61-75
3/7
76+
5/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
San Diego FC
0-15
5/8
16-30
3/4
31-45
5/8
46-60
4/3
61-75
6/3
76+
6/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Atlanta United FC
| Aleksei Miranchuk | 5 G | 5 A |
San Diego FC
| Marcus Ingvartsen | 11 G | 3 A |
| Anders Dreyer | 9 G | 8 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Mercedes-Benz Stadium!
- 5' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 6' Poor challenge from Hirving Lozano. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 11' Atlanta United FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 16' Miguel Almiron has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 20 appearances with only 3 goals this season.
- 21' With 3 assists to his name this season, Aleksei Miranchuk is clearly more than just a goal scorer for San Diego FC.
- 26' Jamal Thiare has been relatively quiet despite scoring 43 goals in his last 428 appearances.
- 31' Atlanta United FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against San Diego FC's shape.
- 32' A goal from the Denmark international Anders Dreyer! He fires home on 32 to make it 0-1!
- 37' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Jeppe Tverskov made 6 appearances and scored 2 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 42' It looks like no one’s ball. Atlanta United FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 47' San Diego FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 52' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 57' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 61' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Miguel Almiron makes no mistake. 1-1!
- 62' Corey Baird is ready to make an impact after coming on for Amahl Pellegrino at the 62 minute mark.
- 67' Finland international Onni Valakari has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 2 assists in the Array this season.
- 72' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 75' A tactical swap from Atlanta United FC — Luke Brennan on, Saba Lobzhanidze off on 75 minutes.
- 76' The whistle greets Jamal Thiare as he departs to be replaced by Emmanuel Latte Lath.
- 81' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Atlanta United FC and San Diego FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 84' Tristan Muyumba is ready to make an impact after coming on for Aleksei Miranchuk at the 84 minute mark.
- 89' The 25-year-old C.J. dos Santos has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 90' The referee calls foul for Miguel Almiron. He receives a card.
- 90' The San Diego FC bench stirs into life. Hirving Lozano is withdrawn and Alexander Mighten gets his opportunity.
- The final score is 1-1.
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
1.29
Atlanta United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.74
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
58%
Draw or San Diego FC
69%
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
9.1%
0 – 1
7.7%
0 – 2
7.3%
2 – 1
6.7%
0 – 0
6.6%
2 – 2
5.8%
1 – 0
5.4%
1 – 3
5.3%
0 – 3
4.1%
2 – 0
4%
2 – 3
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Atlanta United FC
| Handicap | Atlanta United FC covers | Push | San Diego FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 8% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 15% | 73% |
| -0.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| +0.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +1 | 53% | 21% | 26% |
| +1.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +2 | 74% | 14% | 11% |
| +2.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
Clean Sheet
Atlanta United FC keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
San Diego FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

