⚽ San Diego FC vs Houston Dynamo: Everything you need to know ahead of Saturday's match at Snapdragon Stadium

San Diego, California — This Saturday, July 5, Snapdragon Stadium will host a key matchup in the 2025 MLS regular season as San Diego FC take on Houston Dynamo. Both clubs arrive with different goals but a shared urgency to secure valuable points.

🧭 Match context

San Diego FC, in its debut MLS season, has surprised many by leading the Western Conference with 39 points from 12 wins, 3 draws, and 5 losses. Under Mikey Varas, the team has played dynamic, attacking football and delivered key results in recent weeks.

Houston Dynamo, meanwhile, sit in 10th place in the West with 23 points, coming from 6 wins, 5 draws, and 9 losses. Their season has been inconsistent, and they will be looking to pick up points away from home to stay in contention for the playoff spots.

🔑 Players to watch

• San Diego FC:

  • Anders Dreyer: team’s top creator with 12 assists and 6 goals.

  • Hirving 'Chucky' Lozano: key attacking threat with 6 goals and 5 assists.

  • Tomás Ángel: the Colombian forward has made an impact with timely goals.

• Houston Dynamo:

  • Ezequiel Ponce: leads the team with 5 goals.

  • Ondrej Lingr: midfield playmaker with strong vision and movement.

  • Amine Bassi: a dynamic presence in midfield with 2 goals and strong ball distribution.

📊 Key stats

• San Diego FC leads the Western Conference with 39 points.

• They average 2.05 goals per game and have won 4 of their last 5 matches.

• Houston Dynamo are 10th in the West with 23 points.

• They average 1.25 goals per game and have lost 3 of their last 5.

• This will be the first-ever official meeting between the two clubs.

🧠 Tactical outlook

San Diego FC will aim to dictate the pace from the opening whistle, using the speed and creativity of Dreyer, Chucky, and Ángel. Their aggressive attacking style has produced results, and home support will play a key role.

Houston Dynamo may lean into a more compact, counter-attacking setup. If they can remain defensively solid and capitalize on limited chances, they could pose a real threat despite playing away.

🕒 Match info

• 🗓️ Date: Saturday, July 5, 2025

• 🕘 Kickoff: 7:30 PM (PT)

• 🏟️ Stadium: Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego

• 📺 Broadcast: MLS Season Pass (Apple TV) and local networks

🧾 Prediction

San Diego FC comes in hot and clearly the favorite, but Houston has the talent to challenge—especially if they can weather the early storm and strike on the counter.

Prediction: San Diego FC 2 – 1 Houston Dynamo