San Diego FC vs Seattle Sounders FC Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds

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Fan Appreciation Night at Snapdragon Stadium brings a Western Conference matchup with real playoff stakes, and the home side enters as modest favorites despite a rough run of form.

San Diego sit five points below the Western Conference playoff line, and a defense that keeps leaking goals is the main reason their postseason hopes are hanging by a thread.

Seattle sit seventh in the West and are chasing a playoff berth. Brian Schmetzer's side carry the better form into this one, even with their four-game winning streak now over.

There is nothing to split these clubs in their previous meetings: each has won once, and they have shared a tie. With playoff positioning at stake, someone gets the upper hand Saturday.

San Diego FC vs Seattle Sounders FC Recent Results

San Diego have failed to win their last eight games in Major League Soccer, and the defense is the culprit. They have conceded at least two goals in each of their last seven MLS games. They showed some spine last weekend, coming from behind at Dignity Health Sports Park for a point. Anders Dreyer remains their most dangerous outlet.

Seattle are undefeated in 10 of their last 11 games in Major League Soccer, and they bring the steadier profile into this matchup. Their four-game winning streak has ended, but they showed resolve last time out, fighting back against CF Montreal for a point. Substitute Sebastian Gomez came off the bench to score the goal that earned it.

San Diego FC vs Seattle Sounders FC Lineups & Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

San Diego FC: O. Søe (Injured/out), K. Sargeant (Injured/doubtful)

Seattle Sounders FC: P. d. l. Vega (Injured/out), N. Petkovic (Injured/out), P. Rothrock (Injured/out)

San Diego FC

Kieran Sargeant is the big question mark for the home side after he picked up an injury against LA Galaxy. Dagur Dan Þórhallsson could replace him, while Jeppe Tverskov could also start. O. Søe is out injured.

Seattle Sounders FC

Seattle have three confirmed absentees for the trip south, with P. d. l. Vega, N. Petkovic and P. Rothrock all injured. Sebastian Gomez scored off the bench against CF Montreal and could be rewarded with a start, while Brian Schmetzer could also recall right back Kalani Kossa-Rienzi.

San Diego FC vs Seattle Sounders FC Predicted Lineup

San Diego FC

Formation: 4-3-3 (probable)

Predicted Starting Lineup: Probable XI: P. Sisniega; D. Thórhallsson, C. McVey, M. Duah, O. Verhoeven; J. Tverskov, A. Godoy, G. Pirani; E. Achouri, C. Bakambu, A. Dreyer

Seattle Sounders FC

Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)

Predicted Starting Lineup: Probable XI: A. Thomas; N. Tolo, R. Sailor, Y. Gómez, K. Kossa-Rienzi; C. Roldan, H. Dotson; J. Morris, A. Rusnák, S. Gomez; D. Joveljic

San Diego FC vs Seattle Sounders FC Key Stats & Game Facts

• San Diego FC have received 2+ cards in 3 of their last 3 games vs Seattle Sounders FC in Major League Soccer.
• There have been 4+ goals scored in 7 of San Diego FC's last 7 games in Major League Soccer.
• Anders Dreyer has scored or assisted in 5 of his last 5 games in Major League Soccer.
• Dejan Joveljic has recorded 1+ shots on target in 7 of his last 7 games in Major League Soccer.
• Aníbal Godoy has committed 3+ fouls in 5 of his last 8 games vs Seattle Sounders FC in Major League Soccer.

San Diego FC vs Seattle Sounders FC Prediction & Best Picks

Our Prediction

This one shapes up as a wide-open game with both teams scoring and the total clearing 2.5 goals. San Diego are narrow moneyline favorites at +125 (Polymarket), but their back line gives away far too much to protect any edge. Seattle arrive in better shape, so a clean sheet at either end looks far-fetched. Goals are the call here, not a winner.

Best Picks

Over 2.5 in the Total Goals Over/Under market. The model projects a high-scoring game between San Diego and Seattle. This projection lands at 3.7 total goals, comfortably clear of the line, and it's the first pick that jumps off the page here. Every one of San Diego's last seven games in Major League Soccer has gone over that number.

Yes in the Both Teams To Score market. Both sides are projected to score. This is where the projection gets most emphatic, putting the outcome at a 70.86% implied probability. San Diego struggle to stop opponents creating opportunities, and Seattle are projected for 1.74 goals of their own, so expect the visitors to find the net.

San Diego FC vs Seattle Sounders FC Same Game Parlay

This four-leg Same Game Parlay pairs a Hassani Dotson card with a big goals total and two Dejan Joveljic shooting props.

Hassani Dotson To Be Shown A Card. The midfielder has been carded in 3 of his last 3 games in Major League Soccer, and opponents tend to play aggressively against San Diego.

Over 3.5 in the Total Goals Over/Under market is the boldest leg of the four. There have been 4+ goals in 7 of San Diego's last 7 games in Major League Soccer.

Dejan Joveljic Over 0.5 in the Player Shots On Target market. The forward has found the target in 7 straight appearances in Major League Soccer.

Dejan Joveljic Over 1.5 in the Player Shots market. He has attempted 2+ shots in each of his past 7 Major League Soccer appearances, and San Diego's defense offers plenty of looks.

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Same Game Parlay odds correct at time of publishing.

San Diego FC vs Seattle Sounders FC Talking Points

This matchup comes down to whether San Diego's possession game can outrun its own defending. Anders Dreyer has been the centerpiece of the attack all season, leading the squad with 13 goals and as many assists, and he is the reason San Diego can hurt anyone. Center back Manu Duah earned a spot on MLS's 22 Under 22 list, but he anchors a back line that has been far too easy to play through. Seattle are excellent at protecting a lead, yet finishing is a genuine weakness for them, and that keeps the door open for a San Diego attack that will have plenty of the ball.

San Diego FC vs Seattle Sounders FC Predictions FAQs

When is the San Diego FC vs Seattle Sounders FC US MLS game?

The game is on Saturday, October 24, 2026, with kickoff at 10:30 PM ET / 7:30 PM PT.

Where is San Diego FC vs Seattle Sounders FC being played?

The game is being played at Snapdragon Stadium.

Who is in the probable San Diego FC lineup?

The probable San Diego FC starters are P. Sisniega, D. Thórhallsson, C. McVey, M. Duah, O. Verhoeven, J. Tverskov, A. Godoy, G. Pirani, E. Achouri, C. Bakambu and A. Dreyer. These names are probable, not confirmed.

Which Seattle Sounders FC players are unavailable?

Seattle Sounders FC have three players listed as injured: P. d. l. Vega, N. Petkovic and P. Rothrock.

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