Venue: Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego, California
Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. PT / 9:30 p.m. CT / 10:30 p.m. ET
Surface: Natural grass
Broadcast: MLS Season Pass (Apple TV)
Weather Report — San Diego, CA
- Temperature: 64–68°F at kickoff
- Conditions: Clear skies, coastal breeze
- Wind: 7–11 mph blowing toward the east goal
- Impact: Ideal playing conditions; slight boost for long‑range shots and wide‑area service.
Injury Report
San Diego FC
- Elye Wahi — Probable (ankle soreness; expected to start)
- Chad Bibby — Healthy
- Carlos Harvey — Out (hamstring)
- Guido Pizarro — Probable (illness)
- Alejandro Guido — Out (knee)
San Diego’s attack is intact with Wahi available, but midfield depth is thin without Harvey and Guido.
Austin FC
- Sebastián Driussi — Probable (groin tightness; expected to play 60–75 minutes)
- Gyasi Zardes — Healthy
- Leo Väisänen — Out (knee)
- Jhojan Valencia — Out (ankle)
- Matt Hedges — Probable (illness)
Austin’s midfield is weakened without Valencia, and the back line remains unstable without Väisänen.
Team Records & Context
- Austin FC: 3‑4‑5 (14 points, 10th in West)
- San Diego FC: 3‑5‑4 (14 points, 11th in West)
- Goal Differential: AUS -4, SDFC -3
- Stakes: A mid‑table Western Conference clash with both clubs trying to climb into playoff position.
Recent Team Form
Austin FC
- Last 5: D–L–W–D–L
- Goals For: 6
- Goals Against: 9
- Trend: Austin remains inconsistent. Driussi’s return boosts creativity, but defensive issues persist, especially in transition.
San Diego FC
- Last 5: L–D–W–L–D
- Goals For: 5
- Goals Against: 7
- Trend: San Diego is competitive but lacks finishing consistency. Wahi’s form is improving, but midfield control has been inconsistent.
Key Player Matchups
1. Elye Wahi (SDFC) vs. Julio Cascante (AUS)
Wahi’s pace and 1v1 ability are San Diego’s biggest threat. Cascante must avoid being isolated or pulled out of position.
2. Sebastián Driussi (AUS) vs. Pizarro (SDFC)
Driussi’s creativity and late runs into the box can break San Diego’s defensive shape. Pizarro must track him closely and deny space between the lines.
3. Diego Rubio (AUS) vs. San Diego center‑backs
Rubio’s hold‑up play and link‑up ability are crucial for Austin, especially with Driussi not yet at full fitness.
4. Chad Bibby (SDFC) vs. Austin’s left flank
Bibby’s pace and directness can exploit Austin’s defensive vulnerabilities on the wings.
Series History
- All‑time: First meeting in MLS history
- At Snapdragon Stadium: First meeting
- Trend: Expansion‑era unpredictability favors high‑variance outcomes.
Betting Trends
Austin FC
- 1–2–2 in last 5 matches
- Overs in 3 of last 5
- 1–3–1 in last 5 away matches
San Diego FC
- 1–2–2 in last 5 matches
- Unders in 3 of last 5
- 2–2–2 at home this season
Matchup Trends (Team Profiles)
- Austin concedes 1.6 goals per match
- San Diego concedes 1.4 goals per match
- Both teams struggle to protect leads and often concede late
MATCH ODDS
Austin FC + 340
San Diego FC – 145
Draw + 335
Over 3 – 135 Under 3 + 115
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, May 12, 2026
