San Diego vs Toronto Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: July 17, 2025 | Snapdragon Stadium | Major League Soccer | 03:30 (BST)

San Diego have shocked America by hitting the ground running in their inaugural MLS campaign. With two losses in their last 12, they host Toronto as the Western Conference leaders; a win could potentially take them to the top of the Supporters’ Shield standings. Toronto are an ideal opponent for SDFC, the Canadian side have four wins in 21 games this season and have often been brushed aside with ease.

Key Betting Tip: San Diego to Win at 1.26 odds (Kwiff) represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our team of in-house tipsters.

San Diego vs Toronto Predicted Lineups

San Diego Predicted XI (4-3-3): Carlos Dos Santos, Luca Bombino, Paddy McNair, Christopher McVey, Oscar Verhoeven; Jeppe Tverskov, Luca de la Torre, Onni Valakari; Hirving Lozano, Anders Dreyer, Milan Iloski

Injuries: Goalkeeper Dos Santos missed San Diego’s match last week due to a nose injury, but the first team keeper should be back for this game. Anibal Godoy’s absence means a midfield reshuffle is required. William Kumado and Marcus Ingvartsen are also still missing via long-term injuries.

Toronto Predicted XI (3-5-2): Sean Johnson, Raoul Petretta, Sigurd Rosted, Kosi Thompson; Derrick Etienne, Richie Laryea, Matthew Longstaff, Maxime Dominguez, Deybi Flores; Theodor Corbeanu, Ola Brynhildsen

Injuries: Jonathan Osorio, Nickseon Gomis, Henry Wingo, and Zane Monlouis are all absent for Toronto.

San Diego vs Toronto Current League Standings

San Diego are top of the Western Conference and 2nd in the MLS overall. A win could see them go top of the Supporters’ Shield standings, and would push SDFC even further ahead of the rest in the West.

Toronto have had a torrid season in the Eastern Conference, leaving them in 14th. They are 27th overall, putting them in the bottom four of the entire league. A win could lift them to 12th, but a loss could push them towards that dreaded Wooden Spoon spot (30th).

San Diego vs Toronto Head-to-Head Timeline

This will be the first meeting between San Diego and Toronto due to the home side’s short history in the MLS. This match is one of six games that both sides will play against opponents from opposing conferences. San Diego enjoyed their first-ever trip to Canada recently, beating Vancouver Whitecaps 5-3.

Recent San Diego and Toronto Matches Analysis

San Diego Last 5 Matches:

• Chicago Fire 1-2 San Diego (MLS)
• San Diego 3-4 Houston Dynamo (MLS)
• Dallas 2-3 San Diego (MLS)
• Vancouver Whitecaps 3-5 San Diego (MLS)
• Minnesota United 2-4 San Diego (MLS)

One observation can be made from San Diego’s recent spell: their primary objective has been to outscore their opponents. They have conceded 10 goals in their last four games, but scored 13. As the outright top scorers in the league, they know how to find the back of the net, but their 30 goals conceded is a similar total to many mid-table clubs.

Toronto Last 5 Matches:

• Toronto 1-1 Atlanta United (MLS)
• New York City 3-1 Toronto (MLS)
• Toronto 3-0 Portland Timbers (MLS)
• Toronto 1-1 New York Red Bulls (MLS)
• Toronto 0-2 Charlotte (MLS)

After parting ways with Lorenzo Insigne and Federico Bernadeschi at the beginning of the month, Toronto find themselves at the beginning of a new era for the club. However, at times, the Reds look to have already given up on the 2025 season. They were unlucky not to receive all three points at home to Atlanta last time out, conceding an 111th-minute penalty to tie the game. They have won one of their last seven, and two wins away from home this season.

San Diego vs Toronto Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with confidence in a San Diego victory. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best San Diego vs Toronto Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: San Diego to Win @ 1.26 - Our team of in-house betting tipster have predicted a San Diego win in this fixture. Their superior form, home advantage, and head-to-head record justify confidence in this selection.

Key Players to Watch: San Diego vs Toronto

Anders Dreyer (San Diego): A serious contender for MLS MVP, Dreyer has taken to the league with ease, becoming the main man in California. His 11 goals and 13 assists make him the league leader for goal contributions. This includes five goals and seven assists in his last six league games.

Deybi Flores (Toronto): The Honduras international returned from the Gold Cup with a goal against Atlanta, giving him a confidence boost ahead of this tie. Flores holds Toronto’s highest average FotMob rating (7.32), and is a mainstay in the Reds’ midfield.

Milan Ilsoki (San Diego): The forward has eight goals in his last five MLS appearances, and has stepped up to replace the injured Ingvartsen in recent months.

Jeppe Tverskov (San Diego): The third Scandinavian representing San Diego on this list, Tverskov is a top tier defensive midfielder and one of the most influential players in the squad, chipping in with his passing and defending ability.

San Diego vs Toronto Match Facts

Broadcast Details: This match will be available globally to stream exclusively with the MLS Season Pass subscription available via Apple TV.

Stadium Information: Opening in 2022, the Snapdragon Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in California, located on the campus of San Diego State University. It is the home of the San Diego State Aztecs, San Diego FC, and San Diego Wave FC of the National Women's Soccer League. It has a capacity of 34,506.