San Diego FC vs Austin FC - Match Preview
- San Diego FC are undefeated in their last four home MLS matches (W3, D1).
- Austin FC have been inconsistent away from home in MLS 2025 (W2, D1, L4).
San Diegans seek revenge on Austin
Two months on from the 2-1 home win for Austin FC when these clubs last met in the MLS, our San Diego FC vs Austin FC preview covers how Austin FC will hope to repeat the trick against San Diego FC on Sunday. But the hosts are a different proposition from the side that lost in their last meeting and are now odds-on favourites to win.
Mikey Varas has instilled tactical discipline and a build-up game since taking over in September 2024, and this San Diego FC vs Austin FC prediction notes that San Diego FC are fourth in MLS 2025 with 27 points from 15 games. They are going very well, having won four and drawn one of their last five MLS matches, and look set to assert their strength at home.
San Diego FC will dominate the ball and try to set the tempo with João Paulo at the controls, while Austin will try to counter attack and punish them when out of possession. The San Diego FC vs Austin FC odds also reflect the home side’s recent form.
Wolff is the hub of Austin’s counter attacks
The Verdes have been a little better since Nico Estevez took over in October 2024 and his direct, counter-attacking strategy has been suited to the players he has at his disposal.
Owen Wolff has been the hub of their play, linking up with the defence and then breaking forward with the ball.
He has three MLS assists to his name and will be key to how Austin approach this game.
Brandon Vazquez has been their front-line man with four goals in his last five appearances and looks the most likely to score for the visitors in this clash, and this San Diego FC vs Austin FC prediction sees Vasquez as the main threat for the visitors.
San Diego FC’s Anders Dreyer has six goals in 15 MLS games and is their most reliable attacking outlet.
Austin FC are 20th in MLS 2025 with just 19 points from 15 games and trail their hosts by eight points.
San Diego FC are unbeaten in their four home games and Austin have only managed one draw and a defeat from their two away games, so it’s hard to see how the visitors can win this one.
However, the San Diego FC vs Austin FC betting tips suggest that the Double Chance market looks good at 1.20 because Austin did beat them last time and San Diego FC will be looking to settle that score.
