Austin FC vs San Diego FC 5/31/25 Prediction MLS Picks

Austin FC will visit San Diego FC on Saturday, May 31st, 2025, at the Snapdragon Stadium in this Week 17 Major League Soccer matchup. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Austin FC vs San Diego FC Prediction. We will examine:

San Diego FC recent form and player performance

Austin FC recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving San Diego FC

Recent betting trends and streaks involving Austin FC

Recent betting trends in games played between the Austin FC and San Diego FC

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Austin FC vs San Diego FC game

San Diego FC Preview

San Diego has 27 points this season and tied with Minnesota on the second place of the Western Conference. San Diego has an 8-5-3 record this season, and are 5-1-3 at home. San Diego is coming off a 0-1 road defeat by the Seattle Sounders, which ended their previous 5-game undefeated streak. They still are 4-1-1 in their last 6 games, and 3-0-1 in their last 4 at home. Under is 3-1 in their last 4 games.

San Diego is averaging 1.69 goals per game, which is the tied for second-best in the West, while allowing 1.13 goals per game, which is tied for third-best in the conference. Anders Dreyer is the top scorer for San Diego this season with 6 total goals.

Austin FC Preview

Austin has 20 points this season and are tied with the Houston Dynamo on the 9th place of the Western Conference. Austin has a 5-6-5 record this season, and are 2-4-1 on the road. Austin is coming off a 1-1 home draw against Real Salt Lake, and have been undefeated in their last five games, with four draws and one win. Under is 4-1 in their last 5 games.

Austin is averaging 0.69 goals per game, which is tied for last in the West, while allowing 1.13 goals per game, which is tied for third-best in the conference. Brandon Vazquez leads Austin’s offense this season with four total goals.

Why San Diego FC will win

• San Diego FC has won three of its last four MLS home games.
• San Diego FC has won four of its last six MLS games.
• San Diego FC has won three of its last four MLS games as a home favorite.
• The favorite has won three of San Diego FC’s last four MLS games at Snapdragon Stadium.
• The home team has won nine of San Diego FC’s last 12 MLS games.
• Austin FC has lost three of its last four MLS away games.
• Austin FC has lost three of its last four MLS games as an away underdog.

Total Points Facts

• The ‘Both Teams to Score’ market has hit in four of Austin FC’s last five MLS games.
• The ‘Both Teams to Score’ market has failed to hit in three of San Diego FC’s last four MLS games.
• The ‘Under 2.5 Goals’ market has hit in each of Austin FC’s last four MLS games.
• The ‘Under 2.5 Goals’ market has hit in 12 of Austin FC’s last 16 MLS games.
• The ‘Over 2.5 Goals’ market has hit in nine of San Diego FC’s last 12 MLS games.

Austin FC vs San Diego FC Prediction

In their previous meeting earlier this season, Austin won 2-1 at home. In this Austin FC vs San Diego FC Prediction, San Diego is coming as -160 home favorites. San Diego is rightfully favored, as they have more points this season, and have been very strong at home, while Austin is struggling on the road. Both teams are coming into this matchup in good form, as San Diego has lost only once in their last six games, and Austin is undefeated in their last 5.

I expect this game to be very competitive, and while the draw looks like a likely outcome, I will take a look at the total. Both teams are tied for the third-best defense in the West, allowing 2.26 goals combined, and as a result, they have been playing some lower-scoring games lately, going for 7-2 to the under in their last 9 games. Add to the fact that Austin has the worst offense in the West with just 0.69 goals, I am looking at another low-scoring affair tonight. Take the under 2.75 goals.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Under 2.75