Kickoff: 1:30 PM ET
Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia (Capacity: ~71,000)
Broadcast: MLS Season Pass on Apple TV
Weather Forecast (Atlanta, GA)
Temperature: ~82°F (28°C) at kickoff, humid conditions
Conditions: Partly cloudy, light winds (5–8 mph)
Impact: Indoor stadium with retractable roof, so weather will not directly affect play.
Injury Report
Atlanta United:
No major injuries reported, but squad rotation expected after a 4–5 loss to Columbus Crew in their last outing.
Miguel Almirón – Fit, scored from the penalty spot vs. Columbus.
Pedro Amador – Fit, bagged a brace in that same match.
San Diego FC:
No significant injuries reported.
Jeppe Tverskov – Fit, scored a late consolation vs. Minnesota United.
Hirving Lozano – Healthy, continues to be the creative spark.
Key Player Matchups
Miguel Almirón (ATL) vs. San Diego Midfield
Almirón’s creativity and penalty threat against San Diego’s pressing midfield.
Pedro Amador (ATL) vs. San Diego Backline
Amador’s brace vs. Columbus shows he’s in form; San Diego must contain his runs.
Hirving Lozano (SD) vs. Atlanta Defense
Lozano’s pace and delivery could exploit Atlanta’s shaky back line (54 goals conceded this season).
Goalkeepers:
Brad Guzan (ATL) vs. San Diego’s starter – both will be tested in a high-chance game.
Recent Team Form
Atlanta United (13th in East, 26 pts):
Record: 5W–11D–13L (36 GF, 54 GA, -18 GD)
Last 5: W–D–L–D–L
Last match: 4–5 loss vs. Columbus Crew
Trend: Only 1 win since June; second-worst defense in East.
San Diego FC (1st in West, 55 pts):
Record: 17W–6D–7L (55 GF, 37 GA)
Last 5: W–W–D–W–L
Last match: 1–3 loss vs. Minnesota United
Trend: Best attack in West, seven straight away wins before last defeat.
Series History
First-ever meeting between Atlanta United and San Diego FC.
Betting Trends
Atlanta United:
1 win in last 10 MLS matches.
Conceded 2+ goals in 6 of last 7 home games.
Overs hit in 6 of last 7 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
San Diego FC:
Won 7 of last 8 away matches.
Scored 20 goals in last 7 away games.
Best goalscoring record in Western Conference (55 goals).
Historical Betting Results
Atlanta: Poor ATS at home, especially against top-half teams.
San Diego: Excellent ATS on the road; overs frequent due to attacking style.
Trend: Both teams to score has hit in 5 of Atlanta’s last 6 home games.
MATCH ODDS
Atlanta United FC + 300 Draw + 260 San Diego FC – 120
Over 2.5 – 150 Under 2.5 + 120
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
