- San Diego FC are riding high in third place with 33 points from 18 games FC Dallas are 21st with 21 points from 17 MLS 2025 games.
San Deigo can take the points
San Diego FC should take the victory when they travel to Texas to face FC Dallas on Sunday in what could be an intriguing matchup of two teams with contrasting styles.
The visitors have enjoyed a sensational maiden season in the MLS 2025, riding high in third spot, while Dallas are sitting in 21st place with 21 points.
Mikey Varas has done a tremendous job to get his team in the playoff shake-up just six months after taking over as manager in September 2024. The Spaniard has constructed a bold, high-tempo, possession-based team that will press opponents all over the field.
Dallas have different priorities
San Diego FC are likely to win this contest because of their excellent form and balance in the front third, but Dallas are likely to make it a very close game.
Eric Quill’s team has had a much different set of priorities since he took charge in November 2024.
His compact, risk-averse system focuses on defensive structure and building from the back in a measured way, but Dallas are inconsistent in the MLS 2025.
Their 4-2 away win over Sporting Kansas City was full of promise, but the game before that was a 0-0 draw at home to the Philadelphia Union.
Dallas are without a win in six home games, but a 5-0 defeat to San Diego FC in the only previous MLS 2025 meeting between these two teams seems like a long time ago.
Back goals in a tight game
In Milan Iloski, San Diego FC have a man in form who has scored three of his side’s last eight goals and will keep Dallas defenders up all night with his movement.
Luciano Acosta is the focal point of Dallas’ attack with five goals in 16 MLS 2025 appearances and three of his team’s last nine.
Anders Dreyer is the top scorer for San Diego FC with eight in 18 appearances, but has chipped in with three assists in his last five appearances.
San Diego FC are a short price at 2.33 for this away game while FC Dallas are 3.05 and the draw 3.70.
The visitors will be looking for the win as they try to secure a playoff spot in their debut season, while a victory for Dallas would be a huge statement.
But our recommendation is to take the odds-on price for over 2.5 goals in a game where the hosts need to come forward to be in it and the visiting team like to play and score goals.
