Sunday, March 1, 2026 – 9:15 p.m. ET / 6:15 p.m. PT
Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego, California
TV/Streaming: Apple TV (MLS Season Pass – free for all MLS games in 2026), FS1
San Diego FC hosts St. Louis City SC in their first home match of the 2026 MLS regular season at Snapdragon Stadium, following a dominant season-opening rout. The expansion side (in its second year) looks to build on a historic 5-0 thrashing of CF Montréal, while St. Louis aims to bounce back from a gritty 1-1 draw at home against Charlotte FC. This Western Conference clash pits San Diego’s explosive early-season form against St. Louis’ road resilience under new head coach Yoann Damet.
Weather Updates
Predicted conditions: Mild San Diego evening—highs in the mid-60s°F (18-19°C) during the day, cooling to upper 50s°F (14-15°C) by kickoff. Light winds (5-10 mph), mostly clear to partly cloudy skies, no precipitation expected. Comfortable conditions at Snapdragon Stadium (natural grass surface)—fast pitch, excellent visibility, and supportive of high-tempo, attacking soccer with minimal weather impact.
Team Context
- San Diego FC (1-0-0, Western Conference): Explosive start with a 5-0 home win in Week 1. The second-year club emphasizes dynamic attacking play, depth, and home dominance at Snapdragon Stadium after a strong inaugural 2025.
- St. Louis City SC (0-0-1, Western Conference): Earned a point in opener (1-1 draw vs. Charlotte FC at Energizer Park). New sporting director Corey Wray and coach Yoann Damet focus on tactical discipline and road grit after missing playoffs in recent years.
Recent Team Forms (Last Match – Week 1)
San Diego FC: 1-0-0 (5-0 win vs. CF Montréal on Feb. 21 at Snapdragon Stadium). Historic debut rout—five different goalscorers, clean sheet, dominant possession, and clinical finishing in front of 25,412 fans. Showed attacking depth and defensive solidity.
St. Louis City SC: 0-0-1 (1-1 draw vs. Charlotte FC on Feb. 21 at Energizer Park). Resilient performance—equalized after conceding early, strong second-half response, and defensive organization. Undefeated in season openers/home openers streak continues (1-3-0 all-time in such games).
Injury Report
San Diego FC:
- No major reported injuries from opener. Full squad depth available; core attackers and new signings fit and expected to feature prominently.
St. Louis City SC:
- Tomás Ostrák (M) – Out (injury; status ongoing).
- Others minimal (e.g., Eduard Löwen GTD personal issue in prior notes but not confirmed current); key pieces like Rasmus Alm, João Klauss if rostered, or current forwards available. Depth solid despite changes.
Both teams relatively healthy early; final checks closer to kickoff.
Key Player Matchups
- San Diego attackers (multiple goalscorers from opener) vs. St. Louis center-backs: San Diego’s depth and finishing prowess (five scorers in Week 1) test St. Louis’ backline—expect high-volume chances at home.
- St. Louis forwards / creators vs. San Diego defense: St. Louis needs clinical response after drawing; road counters could exploit if San Diego pushes forward aggressively.
- Midfield control: San Diego’s pressing vs. St. Louis’ possession—dictates tempo and transition opportunities.
- Set Pieces & Home Energy: San Diego strong at Snapdragon on corners/free kicks; St. Louis resilient on the road.
Series History
Early rivalry as expansion foes. San Diego unbeaten in meetings (1 win, 1 draw in prior 2025 encounters; e.g., 2-1 win and draw). Games competitive with moderate scoring (average ~1.5-2 goals); San Diego holds edge, especially at home.
Betting Trends
- San Diego heavy home favorites (~55-60% win prob) after 5-0 rout.
- St. Louis solid drawers/road points (opener resilience); value as underdogs.
- Early H2H moderate/low-scoring; but San Diego’s attack pushes overs.
- BTTS possible (~50%); overs in high-form home games.
MATCH ODDS
St. Louis City SC + 330
San Diego Fc – 160
Draw + 310
Over 3.5 + 115 Under 3.5 – 150
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, February 28, 2026
