Austin FC vs San Diego FC Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

This will be the first confrontation between the two teams.

Austin FC are set to host San Diego FC in round five of the Major League Soccer 2025 season. The hosts are in seventh place in the Western Conference points table, having won two games in four matches. The visitors are on the second spot. They have also won two games but have lost none.

Austin FC will be at home feeling confident as they are coming in after securing a win over Los Angeles FC in their last Major League Soccer contest. It was a close game but the Verde and Black scored an early goal. They later defended well and did not concede any goals which helped them earn those three points.

San Diego FC will be looking to continue their undefeated run in the MLS. They secured a draw in the last league game but dropped points in the process. It is the start of the season and the confidence levels for the team will still be good. The Azules will be looking to get to the top spot on the Western Conference points table.

Kick-off:

• Location: Austin, Texas
• Stadium: Q2 Stadium
• Date: Monday, March 24
• Kick-off Time: 01:30 IST / Sunday, March 23: 20:00 GMT/ 15:00 ET/ 12:00 PT
• Referee: Filip Dujic
• VAR: In use

Form:

Austin FC: W-W-L-L-W

San Diego FC: W-W-D-W-D

Players to Watch

Osman Bukari (Austin FC)

Hailing from Ghana, Osman Bukari will be one of the important players on the attacking front for the hosts here. Although he has only been able to score a single goal as of now, Bukari might create some problems for the San Diego FC’s defence. He will be looking to step up and score some goals here.

Anders Dreyer (San Diego FC)

The 26-year-old midfielder will be in for a crucial role for the visitors. Anders Dreyer is the top goal-scorer for San Diego FC in the MLS as of now and will be looking to add more to his tally. He has scored three goals in four league matches for the Azules till now. Dreyer can definitely score goals and with some strong midfield play, he can help his side prevail.

Match Facts

• Both sides have never battled one another in the past.
• San Diego FC are on a five-match unbeaten streak.
• Austin FC did not concede any goals in their two wins in the MLS 2025 season.

Austin FC vs San Diego FC: Betting Tips and Odds

• Match to end in a draw @11/4 Betfair Sportsbook
• Goals under 2.5 @11/10 Unibet
• Anders Dreyer to score @17/2 Betfair Sportsbook

Injury and Team News

Julio Cascante and Mikkel Desler are injured and will not be a part of Austin FC’s squad.

San Diego FC will be without the services of Hirving Lozano because of an injury.

Head-to-Head

This will be the first time that Austin FC vs San Diego FC is going to take place.

Predicted Lineups

Austin FC predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Stuver (GK); Gallagher, Svatok, Hines-Ike, Biro; Wolff, Sabovic, Sanchez, Bukari; Uzuni, Vazquez

San Diego FC predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Dos Santos (GK); Kumado, McVey, McNair, Bombino; Godoy, Tverskov, De la Torre; Dreyer, Ingvartsen, Angel

Match Prediction

This is the start of the season and both teams will be looking to be on the top. However, the Austin FC vs San Diego FC MLS 2025 fixture is likely to end in a draw.

Prediction: Austin FC 1-1 San Diego FC

Telecast Details

All MLS 2025 matches are telecasted on Apple TV worldwide.

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