Date: Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Kickoff: 7:30 PM PT / 10:30 PM ET
Venue: Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego, California
Competition: Leagues Cup 2025 – Group Stage, Matchday 3
Broadcast: Apple TV (MLS Season Pass), FOX Sports, TUDN
Match Overview
The final group-stage clash of Leagues Cup 2025 pits Mazatlán FC, one of Liga MX’s rising clubs, against San Diego FC, the ambitious MLS expansion team. With Mazatlán unbeaten and San Diego winless, this match could seal Mazatlán’s place in the knockout rounds and mark the end of San Diego’s tournament debut.
Mazatlán FC: Beat Houston Dynamo (2-0), drew with LAFC (1-1, won on penalties)
San Diego FC: Lost to Pachuca (3-2), lost to Tigres UANL (2-1) Mazatlán sits atop the group with 5 points, while San Diego has 0 and is already eliminated from contention.
Team Form & Key Stats
| Team | Last 5 Matches (All Competitions) | Goals Scored | Top Scorer | Win Probability |
| Mazatlán FC | W-W-D-L-D | 7 | Nicolás Benedetti (4) | 27.9% |
| San Diego FC | L-L-W-D-L | 6 | Anders Dreyer (11) | 46.4% |
Mazatlán has scored in 6 straight matches
San Diego has conceded 5 goals in 2 Leagues Cup games
Hirving Lozano averages 4.5 shots per 90 minutes for San Diego
Tactical Breakdown
Mazatlán FC
Coach: Víctor Manuel Vucetich
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Style: Compact defense, set-piece threats, counter-attacking
Key Players:
Nicolás Benedetti – 4 goals, 3 assists in last 5 matches
Fabio Gomes – physical striker with aerial dominance
Facundo Almada – scored vs Houston, leads in clearances
San Diego FC
Coach: Mikey Varas
Formation: 4-3-3
Style: Possession-heavy, wide play, high pressing
Key Players:
Hirving Lozano – 7 goals this season, explosive pace
Anders Dreyer – 11 goals, 13 assists, MLS All-Star
Jeppe Tverskov – midfield anchor, 85% pass accuracy
Predicted Lineups
Mazatlán FC
GK: R. Gutierrez DEF: Colula, Merolla, Almada, Herrera MID: Sierra, Torres; Gonzalez, Benedetti, Hernandez FWD: Fabio Gomes
San Diego FC
GK: Sisniega DEF: Harangi, Duah, Pilcher, Negri MID: Tverskov, Valakari, De La Torre FWD: Lozano, Dreyer, Angel
Injuries/Suspensions:
San Diego: Jeppe Tverskov (doubtful), Anders Dreyer (returned from suspension)
Mazatlán: Full-strength squad expected
MATCH ODDS
Mazatlan + 235 Draw + 265 San Diego FC – 105
Over 2.5 – 150 Under 2.5 + 115
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, August 4, 2025
