San Diego FC vs Nashville: Lineups, Predictions & Betting Tips Predictions

San Diego FC vs Nashville Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: 26 July 2025 | Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego | MLS – Regular Season | Kick‑off: 02:30 UTC / 19:30 PDT

Two of MLS’s standout sides meet in California as expansion outfit San Diego FC, top of the Western Conference, take on Eastern challengers Nashville SC. Both teams are in strong form and packed with attacking talent - but when sides like these meet, fireworks don’t always come early.

Key betting tip: Half-Time Draw – These are two well-organised sides who tend to ease into matches. San Diego have been drawing at the break in 4 of their last 6 games, while Nashville often keep things cagey early on, especially away from home.

San Diego FC vs Nashville Predicted Lineups

San Diego FC (4‑2‑3‑1) Sisniega; Verhoeven, Duah, Pilcher, Bombino; Tverskov, Valakari; Dreyer, Lozano, Angel; Ingham

Nashville SC (4‑3‑3) Willis; Najar, Zimmerman, Palacios, Lovitz; Brugman, Tagseth, Muyl; Mukhtar, Surridge, Qasem

San Diego FC vs Nashville Current League Standings

San Diego FC lead the Western Conference with 43 points from 24 games (13W‑4D‑7L), scoring 47 and conceding 32.

Nashville SC are 2nd in the East with 47 points from 24 games (14W‑5D‑5L), with a +17 goal difference.

San Diego FC vs Nashville Head-to-Head Timeline

This is the first-ever meeting between the two clubs.

Recent San Diego FC and Nashville Matches Analysis

San Diego FC – Last 5 Matches

• ✅ 3‑2 @ Dallas
• ❌ 3‑4 vs Houston
• ✅ 2‑1 @ Chicago
• ❌ 0‑1 vs Toronto
• 🤝 1‑1 vs Vancouver

Nashville SC – Last 5 Matches

• ✅ 1‑0 @ D.C. United
• ✅ 1‑0 vs Philadelphia
• ❌ 1‑2 @ Inter Miami
• ✅ 3‑0 vs Columbus
• ✅ 1‑0 vs Toronto

Both sides are in decent form - San Diego have scored plenty, but look a bit vulnerable defensively. Nashville, by contrast, are grinding out clean sheets and winning tight matches.

San Diego FC vs Nashville Stats and Predictions

• San Diego are unbeaten in 4 of their last 5 home games, often drawing or winning late.
• Nashville’s last three wins have all been 1-0 scorelines, including two away.
• Half-Time Draws have occurred in 60% of Nashville’s away matches this season.
• A low-scoring first half is likely, with both teams preferring to sit compact and avoid early risks.

Best San Diego FC vs Nashville Betting Tips

**Football Park’s Best Bet: ** Half-Time Draw

Key Players to Watch: San Diego FC vs Nashville

• Anders Dreyer (San Diego): Their most creative spark - 11 goals, 15 assists so far.
• Chucky Lozano (San Diego): His pace and guile down the left is vital in breaking open tight games.
• Sam Surridge (Nashville): Clinical, mobile, and Nashville’s go-to man in front of goal.
• Walker Zimmerman (Nashville): A rock at the back. Key to keeping Dreyer and Lozano quiet.

San Diego FC vs Nashville Match Facts

Venue: Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego, a modern multi-purpose complex on the SDSU campus that holds 35,000 fans.

Referee: This weekend’s match will be officiated by Sergii Boiko, who also handled Nashville’s recent 1–0 win over Toronto.

Broadcast: Coverage will be available via MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.