MLS: LAFC vs. San Diego Picks — Visitors to Extend Advantage at Conference Summit? (Aug 31)
Leading clubs in the race for a Western Conference playoff spot collide in Los Angeles on Sunday evening. But, which...

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Leading clubs in the race for a Western Conference playoff spot collide in Los Angeles on Sunday evening. But, which team will maintain their form? You can find our LAFC vs. San Diego picks here.
LAFC will have the crucial home advantage on Sunday. They have won eleven of their 25 matches this season, but they come into this round following a disappointing draw on the road against FC Dallas.
San Diego were also held in their latest outing, as they couldn’t break the deadlock against Portland. However, the visitors remain the leaders of the Western Conference, and they could stretch their three-point advantage on Sunday.
LAFC vs. San Diego Overview
Stat | Information |
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Date & Time | Sunday, August 31, 2025 @ 10:45 PM ET |
Where | BMO Stadium, Los Angeles |
How to Watch | Apple TV |
Odds
Match Result | Odds |
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LAFC | -140 |
Draw | +325 |
San Diego | +331 |
LAFC vs. San Diego Head-to-Head Record
Total | LAFC | San Diego | Draws | |
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Wins | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
MLS Games | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Goals | 5 | 2 | 3 |
The first ever meeting between these sides was staged earlier in the season, with San Diego claiming a thrilling 3-2 win on home soil.
LAFC Team News
Heung Min Son will once again lead the line after opening his MLS account for his new team in the draw in Dallas last weekend. Artem Smolyakov could be recalled to the starting eleven.
Possible Lineup
H. Lloris (GK); R. Hollingshead, E. Segura, N. Tafari, S. Palencia, M. Delgado, I. Jesus, T. Tillman, A. Smolyakov, H. M. Son, D. Bouanga
San Diego Team News
Tyler Heaps would have been frustrated following a 0-0 draw against the Timbers last weekend. However, he is unlikely to make many changes to his preferred starting eleven on Sunday.
Possible Lineup
C. dos Santos (GK); L. Bombino, M. Duah, C. McVey, F. Negri, O. Valakari, J. Tverskov, L. De La Torre, A. Dreyer, C. Baird, H. Lozano
LAFC vs. San Diego Picks
There is certainly value in the betting this weekend for the away win. San Diego have recorded wins in 69% of their away matches in the MLS this season, and they have scored an average of 2.15 goals per game. Despite a shaky defensive record, at the prices, the away victory is preferred when making LAFC vs. San Diego picks.
Pick
San Diego FC (+331)
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