MLS Match Preview: San Diego FC (17-7-5) vs. Minnesota United FC (14-6-9)

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Venue & Match Info

Time: 7:30 PM PT / 10:30 PM ET

Location: Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego, California (Capacity: ~35,000)

Competition: Major League Soccer — Matchday 30

Broadcast: MLS Season Pass (Apple TV) Local radio: San Diego FC Radio Network, SKOR North 1500 AM (MIN)

Weather Outlook (San Diego, CA)

Forecast: Clear skies

Temperature at Kickoff: ~74°F (23°C)

Humidity: ~64%

Wind: Light WSW at 4–6 mph

Precipitation:

Impact: Ideal late-summer coastal conditions; no weather-related disruptions expected

Injury & Availability Report

San Diego FC:

Out: None confirmed

Questionable: None reported; Michael Vargas expected to have full-strength squad

Key Players:

Anders Dreyer — 14 goals, 16 assists (team leader in both categories)

Santiago Giménez — 12 goals, aerial threat in the box

Goalkeeper veteran with 10 clean sheets this season

Minnesota United FC:

Out: None confirmed

Questionable: None reported; full squad expected for Eric Ramsay’s side

Key Players:

Teemu Pukki — 15 goals, clinical finisher

Emanuel Reynoso — 9 assists, creative heartbeat in midfield

Dayne St. Clair — 8 clean sheets, key shot-stopper

Key Splits:

San Diego: 4W‑1D in last 5; unbeaten at home in last 6 matches

Minnesota: Strong travelers — only 2 away losses all season

Recent Form

San Diego FC (Last 5 MLS): W‑D‑W‑W‑W

Sept 1: W 2‑1 @ LAFC

Aug 24: D 0‑0 vs. Portland Timbers

Aug 17: W 2‑1 @ San Jose Earthquakes

Aug 10: W 2‑0 @ Sporting Kansas City

Aug 6: W 2‑0 @ Mazatlán FC (Leagues Cup)

Minnesota United FC (Last 5 MLS): W‑W‑D‑W‑D

Sept 1: W 3‑1 vs. Houston Dynamo

Aug 27: W 2‑0 @ Austin FC

Aug 23: D 1‑1 vs. Portland Timbers

Aug 16: W 2‑1 @ Vancouver Whitecaps

Aug 10: D 0‑0 vs. Seattle Sounders

Series History

All‑Time Meetings: San Diego leads 1W – 0D – 0L

Last Meeting: San Diego 4‑2 Minnesota (earlier this season)

Notable: This is only the second-ever MLS meeting between the clubs

Betting Trends

San Diego: Won 4 of last 5; scored 2+ goals in 3 of those matches

Minnesota: Unbeaten in last 5 away matches; conceded 1 goal or fewer in 4 of last 5

Over 2.5 goals in 3 of San Diego’s last 5; 2 of Minnesota’s last 5

Both teams have scored in 3 of San Diego’s last 5

MATCH ODDS

San Diego FC – 120          Draw + 275         Minnesota United FC + 270

Over 3.5 + 115                  Under 3.5 – 150

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, September 12, 2025