An MLS 2025 playoff position battle
While there is little history between these two sides, the gulf in the table and the form of the teams heading into Sunday’s matchup certainly makes this a six-pointer in terms of playoff positioning in the USA MLS 2025 table.
Our San Diego FC vs Houston Dynamo prediction highlights the momentum difference, as San Diego FC currently sit in second spot with 39 points from 20 games, while Houston Dynamo are all the way down in 21st with 23 points from 20 fixtures.
Stick with San Diego FC
Mikey Varas has been at the helm of San Diego FC since September 2024 and his attacking, width-focused style of play has taken a while to click, but the home side have finally clicked into gear.
This San Diego FC vs Houston Dynamo preview shows that the result has been a stunning return of 19 goals from 10 home MLS outings (W6, D3, L1) and a 4-game winning streak, including a 5-3 away win over Vancouver Whitecaps last time out.
Houston Dynamo’s solidity still a work in progress
Ben Olsen has a reputation for instilling structure and composure in his side, but there is still some work to do on Houston Dynamo’s character.
A home win over St. Louis City was followed by defeats to CF Montreal and 1348105, and this San Diego FC vs Houston Dynamo prediction suggests inconsistency could be their undoing.