Los Angeles FC vs San Diego preview
2026 Major League Soccer, United States
BMO Stadium
Today - 2:30 AM
Regular Season
STANDINGS
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Promotion
Promotion Playoffs
Relegation
Data last checked: Aug 16
CONTEXT
Los Angeles FC hosted San Diego in a match that concluded with a 0-1 final score after a scoreless first half. The home side held 40 percent possession but managed only 0.93 expected goals compared to the visitors 1.19. San Diego played with ten men after receiving a red card yet secured the victory. The stronger team on paper fell short as the outcome remained consistent with the underlying metrics. Possession favored the away side at 60 percent throughout the contest. The significant deviation came from San Diego despite the numerical disadvantage in the second half.
TL;DR
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Structural deviation: Final score: Los Angeles FC 0-1 San Diego. San Diego showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
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Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift remained in line with the overall performance.
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xG alignment: The outcome proved consistent with the xG values of 0.93 to 1.19.
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Market alignment: The result aligned with the pre match indicators.
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xG expectations: Los Angeles FC generated 0.93 xG while San Diego posted 1.19 xG.
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Event impact: The away victory occurred after the second half red card.
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Red card distortion: The away team red card introduced clear distortion to the second half.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)
Quality vs Volume
Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11
Open Play vs Set Play
Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%
Expected Points
| Team | xPts |
|---|---|
| Home | 1.8 |
| Away | 1.2 |
ℹ️
Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
I. Elfath
Referee
•
25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee
30.4
League Avg
0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee
4
League Avg
0
Red Cards / Match
Referee
0.36
League Avg
0
Penalties / Match
Referee
0.36
League Avg
0
M. Dos Santos
VS
M. Varas
1.79
Avg Points / Game
(Last 100 Matches)
1.17
2.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
Vancouver Whitecaps
Rank: 75
D
Sporting KC
Rank: 53
W
Real Salt Lake
Rank: 65
W
LA Galaxy
Rank: 61
W
Seattle Sounders
Rank: 67
W
Nashville SC
Rank: 72
L
Avg Points / Game
(Last 6 Matches)
1.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Minnesota United
Rank: 67
D
Dallas
Rank: 67
W
Colorado Rapids
Rank: 61
L
Vancouver Whitecaps
Rank: 73
L
Cincinnati
Rank: 69
D
Austin
Rank: 58
W
0
Head to Head
(Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 1 - 2
2
Team Power Ranking
iWhat is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
72.98
66.75
0 (Weakest)
100 (Strongest)
Metric
Los Angeles FC
San Diego
Power Score
72.98
66.75
League Position
2
13
Global Rank
196
356
Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted
Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.
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Los Angeles FC
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Opponent-weighted form score
San Diego
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Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts)
Draw (1 pt)
Loss (0 pts)
Los Angeles FC San Diego
Heatmaps Ball coordinates
Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.
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Los Angeles FC
Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
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Own half density —
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San Diego
Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
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Own half density —
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Possession Efficiency data not available for this match.
Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence
Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.
Los Angeles FC
vs
San Diego
Created
Set-piece attacking threat
Los Angeles FC
San Diego
Set-piece xG Share
Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
46%
Goals per Match
Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00
1.00
vs Expected (xG)
Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
-0.43
vs
+0.08
Conceded
Set-piece defensive exposure
Los Angeles FC
San Diego
Set-piece xGA Share
Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
77%
Conceded per Match
Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
1.00
0.00
vs Expected (xGA)
Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
+0.08
vs
-0.43
Los Angeles FC
San Diego
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG
Counter / Transition Attack & Defence
What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.
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Los Angeles FC
vs
San Diego
Attack After Winning
Possession transition → offence
Los Angeles FC
San Diego
Goals per Match
Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match.
↑ better
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Shots per Match
Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match.
↑ better
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Dangerous Attacks
Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match.
↑ better
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Transition Efficiency Index
Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition.
Higher = stronger on the counter
Los Angeles FC
0.00
San Diego
0.00
Defence After Losing
Possession loss → defensive exposure
Los Angeles FC
San Diego
Goals Conceded
Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match.
↓ better
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Shots Conceded
Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match.
↓ better
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Dangerous Attacks Conceded
Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match.
↓ better
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Vulnerability Index
Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks.
Lower = better transition defence
Los Angeles FC
0.00
San Diego
0.00
Los Angeles FC
San Diego
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score
PRESSURE INDEX
Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.
- SDL had peak pressure around 93'.
- LAF started the game with stronger pressure.
LAF Pressure
SDL Pressure
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Pressure Index:
SDL reached the top pressure at 93' (91.38).
Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons
Summary of 3 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.
Los Angeles FC
LAF
Home
3
matches
San Diego
SDL
Away
Match Record
0
Wins
2
1
Draws
1
2
Losses
0
Goals
5
Goals Scored
7
7
Goals Conceded
5
-2
Goal Difference
+2
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0
Data last updated: 2026-08-16T02:00:18+00:00
STARTING XI
Match Formation
4-3-3
Match Formation
4-3-3
General Information
Date & Time
Aug 16, 2026, 02:30 AM
Competition
2026 Major League Soccer, United States · Regular Season
Stadium
BMO Stadium
Capacity
22000
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Ismail Elfath
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vs
Colorado Rapids
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Venue: Dick's Sporting Goods Park
San Diego
vs
Portland Timbers
League: Major League Soccer
Kickoff: Thu, 20 Aug - 2:30 AM
Venue: Providence Park
Statistics
Possession
LAF
43%
SDL
57%
Top Statistics
0
Goals
1
1
Big Chances Created
1
7
Shots
4
19
Dangerous attacks
46
40
Possession
60
9
Corners
7
12
Free kicks
20
4
Yellow Cards
4
0
Red Cards
1
Match Overview
0
Penalties
1
5
Goal Kicks
7
4
Substitutions
5
11
Throwins
13
9
Successful Headers
9
12
Dribble Attempts
11
6
Successful Dribbles
3
50
Successful Dribbles Percentage
27
Attacking
52
Attacks
88
1
Big Chances Missed
0
Possession
56
Long Passes
31
398
Passes
593
325
Successful Passes
524
82
Successful Passes Percentage
88
11
Key Passes
8
20
Successful Long Passes
17
36
Successful Long Passes Percentage
55
Defensive
1
Saves
3
20
Tackles
11
7
Interceptions
11
46
Duels Won
42
Build-up
13
Total Crosses
15
4
Accurate Crosses
4
Discipline
4
Offsides
4
21
Fouls
12
Lineup
Referee :
Ismail Elfath
Manager ▼
M. Dos Santos
Coach
Starting XI ▼
Substitutes ▼
Referee :
Ismail Elfath
Manager ▼
M. Varas
Coach
Starting XI ▼
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Marcus Ingvartsen
85'
Substitutes ▼
Events
2ND-HALF
Argument / 7th Yellowcard
90+7'
90+6'
Foul / 1st Yellow/red Card
8th Substitution
90'
9th Substitution
90'
90'
6th Yellowcard
89'
Left foot shot / 1st Penalty
88'
Penalty awarded
85'
6th Substitution
85'
Amahl Pellegrino → Marcus Ingvartsen
7th Substitution
Foul / 5th Yellowcard
84'
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
80'
75'
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
73'
4th Substitution
73'
5th Substitution
2nd Substitution
65'
3rd Substitution
65'
Argument / 2nd Yellowcard
62'
53'
Elias Achouri → Lewis Morgan
1st Substitution
1ST-HALF
29'
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
Goal disallowed
21'
CONCLUSION
Final score detail: Los Angeles FC 0-1 San Diego. Structural assessment: San Diego exhibited a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline. Efficiency outcome: Possession-adjusted chance creation finished in line with projected levels. Result alignment: The final score was consistent with the pre-match probability model. Structural distortion: The match was materially influenced by red card(s), altering baseline dynamics. Market alignment: The match result was within the projected probability range.
Match Commentary