San Diego FC hosts Sporting Kansas City in a crucial Western Conference matchup at Snapdragon Stadium. San Diego enters the game on a three-match winning streak, while Kansas City is winless in their last three fixtures and struggling defensively.
Team Form & Standings
- San Diego FC (7-4-2, 24 PTS, 2nd in Western Conference) – San Diego has been dominant at home, winning four of their last five matches. Their most recent victory was a 2-0 win over Colorado Rapids, showcasing their defensive strength.
- Sporting Kansas City (3-8-2, 11 PTS, 13th in Western Conference) – Kansas City has struggled on the road, winning just one of their last seven away matches. They most recently played to a 2-2 draw against St. Louis City, but their defense has been a major concern, conceding 24 goals this season, the second-worst defensive record in the West.
San Diego has been one of the surprise teams in their inaugural MLS season, while Kansas City is looking to turn things around after a rough start.
Key Players to Watch
San Diego FC
- Carlos Dos Santos (GK) – Leads MLS with five clean sheets, boasting a 73.8% save percentage.
- Marcus Ingvartsen (FW) – Unavailable due to injury, but has been a key attacking presence when healthy.
- Andres Reyes (DF) – Out with a hip injury, leaving San Diego’s defense slightly weakened.
Sporting Kansas City
- Dejan Joveljic (FW) – Scored in Kansas City’s last match, breaking a four-game goal drought.
- Daniel Salloi (MF) – Has four goals and two assists, providing attacking creativity.
- Joaquin Fernandez (DF) – Out with a muscle injury, further weakening Kansas City’s defense.
Game Strategy & Predictions
- San Diego FC’s Game Plan:
- Continue their strong home form, having won four of their last five matches.
- Utilize Dos Santos’ goalkeeping ability to maintain defensive stability.
- Exploit Kansas City’s porous defense, which has conceded 24 goals in 13 matches.
- Sporting Kansas City’s Game Plan:
- Improve defensive structure after conceding five goals to San Jose Earthquakes earlier this season.
- Utilize Joveljic and Salloi’s attacking presence to challenge San Diego’s backline.
- Find consistency in midfield to control possession and limit San Diego’s attacking chances.
MATCH ODDS
San Diego FC – 180 Draw + 330 Sporting Kansas City + 400
Over 2.5 – 180 Under 2.5 + 140
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, May 16, 2025
