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An out-of-sorts San Diego outfit will be aiming to get back to winning ways on Sunday as Dallas come visiting Snapdragon Stadium.
For Dallas, meanwhile, this weekend's journey to California comes at a time when they are enjoying arguably their best run of results this season.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
San Diego vs Dallas key stats
- Dallas have opened the scoring in each of their last six matches, with five of those seeing both teams find the net.
- The visitors are unbeaten in their last three outings.
- San Diego are winless in their last three matches and have managed just one victory from their last 14 games across all competitions.
- Five of San Diego's last seven matches have produced three or more goals.
San Diego vs Dallas preview: Dallas hoping to plunge San Diego into further misery
San Diego vs Dallas — Tale of the Tape
| San Diego | vs | Dallas |
|---|---|---|
| 13th(Western Conference) | Position | 5th(Western Conference) |
| 17 | Points | 26 |
| 30 | Goals For | 32 |
| 28 | Goals Against | 24 |
| 4 | Clean Sheets | 3 |
| 11th | Home / Away Rank | 2nd |
After three straight wins by a combined score of 8-0 and a five-game unbeaten start to the 2026 MLS season, San Diego quickly reminded everyone why they reached the Western Conference finals last year.
However, Mikey Varas' side have seen their campaign unravel, collecting just six points from the last 11 gameweeks, the fewest of any team in the division.
San Diego's domestic struggles also spilt over into continental competition, as they were knocked out by Toluca in the CONCACAF Champions Cup last 16 despite winning the first leg.
Returning to MLS action after nearly two months, San Diego looked set to claim a point against the Colorado Rapids before conceding a 95th-minute winner, resulting in a fourth defeat in five away league matches.
Now five points adrift of play-off contention as the season approaches its midpoint, Sunday's hosts need to spark a revival at a critical juncture of the campaign, with Leagues Cup duty on the horizon.
Dallas were moments away from securing three consecutive league wins for the first time since November 2020, but were denied victory in second-half stoppage time as their most recent clash with the Portland Timbers ended in a 3-3 draw.
Missing the chance to capitalise on Real Salt Lake's 3-1 defeat to Los Angeles FC, Eric Quill's side remain fifth in the conference, although they have played one more game than Seattle Sounders and Houston, who sit sixth and seventh, respectively.
Only San Jose Earthquakes (19) have picked up more away points than Dallas' 13 among Western Conference teams, so Los Toros will travel to San Diego with plenty of belief.
However, Dallas have yet to beat San Diego in three previous meetings, conceding a whopping 11 goals in those encounters.
San Diego vs Dallas form guide & betting tips
| San Diego | vs | Dallas |
|---|---|---|
D
W
D
L
L
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Form |
W
L
W
W
D
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| 5 | Points | 10 |
| 9th(Western Conference) | Form Table | 2nd(Western Conference) |
| 11 | Goals For | 12 |
| 9 | Goals Against | 9 |
D
W
D
L
L
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Form (All Comps) |
W
L
W
W
D
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Whispers predicts: San Diego 2-1 Dallas
Despite their recent poor form, San Diego are favourites to claim all three points at Evens (2.00), and we expect them to get back on track with a win.
Each of Dallas' last five matches and five of San Diego's last seven have seen both teams score, and a repeat at 2/5 (1.40) appears likely.
Over 2.5 goals has also been a common trend in recent games involving either side, making Sunday’s 11/25 (1.44) option an enticing prospect.
> San Diego to win at Evens (2.00) | Likelihood: Probable
> BTTS – Yes at 2/5 (1.40) | Likelihood: Probable
> Over 2.5 total goals at 11/25 (1.44) | Likelihood: Likely