LA Galaxy host San Diego FC at Dignity Health Sports Park on Saturday, October 17 (10:30 PM ET / 9:30 PM CT / 7:30 PM PT).
LA Galaxy and San Diego FC have no fresh injury or suspension news to report heading into this one, so expect both sides to lean on their most-used attackers. João Klauss leads the home attack with 8 goals from 767 minutes played, alongside Marco Reus, who has created 63 chances to go with 7 goals of his own, and Joseph Paintsil, who has scored 5 times this season. San Diego FC will again turn to Marcus Ingvartsen, who leads all outfield scorers in this fixture with 12 goals from 1,735 minutes, well supported by Anders Dreyer, who has created 72 chances in 2,364 minutes on the field.
LA Galaxy sit ninth in the Western Conference with 36 points from 29 games, still firmly in the playoff picture, while San Diego FC sit 12th on 32 points from 28 outings and need results to keep pace. Both defenses have had their issues this season, Galaxy carrying a -11 goal difference and San Diego FC a -3 mark, and with Klauss and Ingvartsen both in good scoring form, goals look likely at both ends before LA Galaxy’s extra firepower sees them home 2-1.
US viewers can watch LA Galaxy vs San Diego FC on Apple TV’s MLS Season Pass.
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Season Form & Standings
LA Galaxy sit ninth in the Western Conference with 36 points from 29 games, still within range of the playoff picture, while San Diego FC are 12th on 32 points from 28 outings, needing results to close the gap.
Western Conference
| Team | Pos | GP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA Galaxy | 9 | 29 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 39 | 50 | -11 | 36 |
| San Diego FC | 12 | 28 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 48 | 51 | -3 | 32 |
LA Galaxy vs San Diego FC Predicted Lineups
Predicted XI — updated for the latest team news.
LA Galaxy
4-3-3San Diego FC
4-3-3Potential Match-Winners
- João Klauss (LA Galaxy): Klauss has scored eight goals in 767 minutes, the best goals-per-minute return of anyone involved in this one.
- Marco Reus (LA Galaxy): Reus has created 63 chances this season to go with 7 goals, giving Galaxy a creative outlet as well as end product.
- Marcus Ingvartsen (San Diego FC): Ingvartsen has scored 12 goals from 1,735 minutes, more than any other player in this match.
Recent Form
LA Galaxy: L D W W L
- 2026-10-12: St. Louis City SC 6-2 LA Galaxy (L, away)
- 2026-09-27: LA Galaxy 3-2 Colorado Rapids (W, home)
- 2026-09-20: Minnesota United 2-3 LA Galaxy (W, away)
- 2026-09-13: LA Galaxy 1-1 Seattle Sounders (D, home)
- 2026-09-10: Vancouver Whitecaps 3-0 LA Galaxy (L, away)
LA Galaxy’s form reads L D W W L across their last 5 games, with wins over Minnesota United and Colorado Rapids either side of a 1-1 draw against Seattle Sounders, before a 6-2 loss at St. Louis City SC most recently.
San Diego FC: L L D D L
- 2026-10-11: New York Red Bulls 4-1 San Diego FC (L, away)
- 2026-09-27: Austin FC 3-3 San Diego FC (D, away)
- 2026-09-21: Inter Miami 2-2 San Diego FC (D, away)
- 2026-09-14: San Diego FC 0-5 Philadelphia Union (L, home)
- 2026-09-10: San Diego FC 2-3 San Jose Earthquakes (L, home)
San Diego FC have gone L L D D L across their last 5 games, with back-to-back losses to San Jose Earthquakes and Philadelphia Union, before draws against Inter Miami and Austin FC, then a 4-1 defeat at New York Red Bulls most recently.
LA Galaxy vs San Diego FC Prediction
LA Galaxy are well placed to see this one out at Dignity Health Sports Park. Expect Marcus Ingvartsen to trouble a Galaxy defense that has conceded freely all season, but João Klauss and Marco Reus to do enough at the other end for LA Galaxy, ninth in the West on 36 points, to see off San Diego FC, 12th on 32 points, by a 2-1 scoreline that keeps their playoff push alive.
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