San Diego 3-2 Los Angeles FC

Current streaks

Recent form

San Diego

San Diego have shown mixed form in their recent matches, with their last six games resulting in three wins, two draws, and one loss. The team have been particularly impressive in attack, scoring 13 goals in their last six matches, averaging 2.17 goals per game. Defensively, they have been solid, conceding only 0.67 goals per game and keeping three clean sheets. A standout performance came in their friendly match against New York Red Bulls, where San Diego thrashed their opponents 6-0, showcasing their attacking prowess. Despite their recent loss to Austin FC, San Diego have maintained a respectable 4th position in the league table with 8 points from 5 games. Their goal difference of +9 and their ability to score in most matches (both teams scored in 50% of games) suggest that San Diego are a formidable team capable of competing at the top end of the table.

Los Angeles FC

Los Angeles FC have displayed mixed form in their recent fixtures, with a run of three consecutive losses sandwiched between two pairs of victories. Despite their current third-place position in the league, LAFC's inconsistency is evident in their last six matches, which have yielded an equal number of wins and losses. Their defensive record is noteworthy, with three clean sheets in six games, although their 5-2 defeat to Seattle Sounders stands out as a particularly high-scoring affair. LAFC's goal-scoring prowess has been somewhat muted, averaging 1.5 goals per game, whilst their defensive record remains relatively solid at 1.33 goals conceded per match. Interestingly, both teams have scored in only a third of these matches, suggesting LAFC have been involved in several one-sided encounters.

Recent home/away form

San Diego

San Diego's recent home form has been mixed, with the team failing to secure a victory in their last two competitive matches at home, both ending in draws. However, their most impressive performance came in a friendly against New York Red Bulls, where they thrashed their opponents 6-0, showcasing their attacking potential. Despite this high-scoring encounter, San Diego have struggled to find the back of the net in their league matches, managing only one goal in their last two home games. Defensively, the team have shown improvement, keeping a clean sheet in their most recent home fixture against St. Louis CITY. With an average of 3 total goals per game and a 50% rate of matches going over 2.5 goals, San Diego's home matches have provided a balanced mix of defensive stability and offensive output.

Los Angeles FC

Los Angeles FC's recent away form has been rather inconsistent, with the team experiencing a concerning run of three consecutive defeats before bouncing back with a win in their most recent away match. The Black and Gold have struggled defensively on their travels, conceding an average of two goals per game in their last six away fixtures. Notably, their 5-2 loss to Seattle Sounders stands out as a particularly high-scoring encounter. Despite their defensive woes, LAFC have managed to keep two clean sheets during this period. The team's goal-scoring output has been modest, averaging just over one goal per game away from home. Interestingly, 67% of their away matches have seen over 2.5 goals, suggesting that LAFC's away games tend to be entertaining affairs for neutral spectators.