Prediction: San Diego FC vs FC Dallas

Two camps who are scrapping it out at opposite ends of the Western Conference standings, Dallas will travel to California in the early hours of Sunday when they meet San Diego.

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San Diego FC

Starting with the hosts, while San Diego might have shattered a string of records last season as they were crowned Western Conference champions, Mikey Varas’ camp have come crashing back down to earth in an infamous fashion this time around. Last seen marking their return from the MLS’ summer interval with a toothless 1-0 defeat at the hands of Colorado, the California-based outfit have come under a tremendous amount of scrutiny this year. Heading into the summer break with a frantic 4-2 loss at home against Vancouver on May 24th, San Diego have astonishingly claimed just a sole win from any of their previous 14 consecutive appearances across all competitions – a rut that stems all the way back to March 12th. It should also be noted, Varas’ side have shipped seven strikes in their back-to-back showdowns in California.

Still dealing with an extended back issue and not making a single appearance since the middle of March, San Diego will once again be without Mexican shot-stopper Pablo Eduardo Fink this weekend. However, serving a one-match MLS suspension in midweek, Luca Bombino will return to Varas’ squad here.

Despite enduring a disappointing time since arriving from the New York Red Bulls ahead of the 2026 campaign, one-time Inter Miami star Lewis Morgan should get some more minutes under his belt on Sunday.

FC Dallas

As for the visitors, putting in another gritty performance earlier in the week as they snatched a thrilling 2-2 stalemate away at Portland, Dallas have rightfully received a string of plaudits this season. Heading into the MLS’ summer interval with a 2-1 victory against Colorado, Eric Quill’s camp are sat firmly in the driving seat to punch another play-off ticket this season. Including a rollercoaster 3-2 win away at San Jose on May 17th, the Burn have registered seven points from their previous three MLS appearances. Likewise, Sunday’s guests have also tasted just a single defeat from any of their last six straight outings and they could be smelling the chance to make another public statement here. It should also be highlighted, Dallas are unbeaten in all of their previous four straight showdowns away from the Toyota Stadium (three wins, one draw).

Still dealing with a long-term knee injury and yet to make a single appearance across any competition so far this season, Dallas will once again be unable to call upon the services of Brazilian defender Geovane Jesus in the early hours of Sunday.

Coming off the bench and finding the net against Portland earlier in the week, Croatian international Petar Musa could be handed a full recall. Despite not receiving A World Cup call-up by the United States this summer, Shaq Moore will start at the heart of Dallas’ defence here.

San Diego FC vs FC Dallas Key Factors to Consider

• When San Diego and FC Dallas last met for an MLS showdown back on March 15th, Sunday’s opponents played out a thrilling 3-3 stalemate in Texas.
• San Diego have remarkably claimed just a sole win from any of their previous 14 consecutive appearances across all competitions – a rut that stems all the way back to March 12th.
• Dallas have registered 10 points from their last four MLS showdown outside of Texas.
• The three historic showdowns between San Diego and Dallas have produced 16 goals at both ends of the pitch.
• Varas’ side have shipped seven strikes in their back-to-back showdowns in California.

Watching San Diego and Dallas play out a pulsating 3-3 stalemate when they last met for an MLS showdown back on March 15th, neutrals will be hoping for another thriller this weekend. Watching Sunday’s hosts continue to show a string of glaring issues this season, the reigning Western Conference champions should be bracing themselves for a stern examination here. It should be noted, with San Diego and Dallas seeing their three historic battles produce a staggering 16 goals at both ends of the pitch, chances could come thick and fast in California.

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