San-Diego Zest vs Dallas Prediction 26 July 2026
🔊 Dallas arrive at this match inside the playoff spots, while San Diego Zest are still chasing a place in the top nine. The contrast between the two sides has been clear in recent weeks - the break hit them very differently. Both still have something to play for, though. Dallas need to hold their position near the top, and San Diego Zest are five points off where they need to be - they can't afford to keep dropping points.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 15 March 2026 and ended with a scoreline of 3:3. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Dallas):
- ball possession percentage: 35% vs 65%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 0;
- fouls: 14 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 2;
- shots on target: 8 vs 4.
📊 The two sides have met three times in official matches. Here's how the numbers break down:
- Goals: 11 vs 5;
- Average first-half total - 2.33, second-half - 3;
- Average total goals per match - 5.33.
Head-to-head statistics San-Diego Zest - Dallas

San-Diego Zest Team Overview
Their last official match was played in MLS (Colorado Rapids at home, San Diego FC as visitors). The match ended 1-0.
Match stats (San Diego FC vs Colorado Rapids):
- possession: 48% vs 52%;
- corners: 3 vs 5;
- fouls: 7 vs 17;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 4;
- shots on target: 2 vs 2.
San Diego Zest are still searching for stability - the balance between attack and defence just isn't there. One win from their last five, with two draws and two defeats. Stretch that to ten matches and it's still just the one win. They're scoring at a decent enough rate - 1.7 goals per game over that ten-match run - but the defensive numbers tell a different story. Two goals conceded per game on that same stretch. Over the full season it's 1.75 per match, and that's making any push back into playoff contention seriously difficult. The top nine is still five points away, which means playing it safe isn't an option.
Match Results: San-Diego Zest

Dallas Team Overview
Their last official match was in MLS - Portland Timbers at home, Dallas as the visitors. It finished 2-2.
Stats from that game (Dallas vs Portland Timbers):
- possession: 37% vs 63%;
- corners: 3 vs 5;
- fouls: 13 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 3;
- shots on target: 3 vs 4.
Dallas have been solid throughout the season and stand out for their attacking output. In their last five matches, they've picked up three wins, one draw and one defeat - decent numbers over that stretch. Over ten games, it's four wins, three draws and three losses, enough to keep them comfortably in the playoff spots. The scoring numbers hold up too: 1.8 goals per game over the last ten, and exactly 2.0 per match across the full season. The table doesn't allow much room to ease off - the teams behind them aren't far back.
Match Results: Dallas
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 3;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 1; for visitors away - 0; number of draws - 0;
- Average first-half total: 2.33;
- Today's home team scores on average 1.67, while the visitors net 0.67.
First-Half Stats: San-Diego Zest (home) vs Dallas (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 9 vs 7;
- wins: 4 (44.44%) vs 3 (42.86%);
- losses: 2 (22.22%) vs 1 (14.29%);
- draws: 3 (33.33%) vs 3 (42.86%);
- Average goals scored: 1.89 vs 1.57;
- Average goals conceded: 0.78 vs 0.57.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 3 vs 3;
- losses: 4 vs 3;
- draws: 3 vs 4;
- Average first-half total: 1.9 (scored - 0.8, conceded - 1.1) vs 1.9 (scored - 1, conceded - 0.9).
- San-Diego Zest scored in the 1st half in 9 of last 10 home games.
- San-Diego Zest scored in the 1st half in 8 of last 9 home games (MLS).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 3;
- home team wins - 2, away team wins - 0, draws - 1.
Statistics: San-Diego Zest vs Dallas
- matches played in the tournament: 16 vs 16;
- wins: 4 vs 7;
- win percentage: 25% vs 44%;
- losses: 7 vs 4;
- draws: 5 vs 5.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 1 vs 4;
- losses: 6 vs 3;
- draws: 3 vs 3.
- San-Diego Zest have not won in 13 of last 14 games.
- San-Diego Zest have not won in 12 of last 13 games (MLS).
- San-Diego Zest have not won in 6 of last 7 home games (MLS).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 3.67, the guests - 1.67;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 5.33;
- both teams scored: overall - 2; at the home team's field - 0.
Statistics: San-Diego Zest vs Dallas
- average total in the tournament: 3.63 vs 3.5;
- average total goals scored: 1.88 vs 2;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.94 vs 1.06;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.94 vs 0.94;
- San-Diego Zest : average total at home in the tournament - 2.56;
- Dallas: average total away in the tournament - 2;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.7 (home - 2.33) vs 1.8 (away - 2).
- Over 2.5 goals scored in last 8 San-Diego Zest home games.
- Over 2.5 goals scored in last 7 San-Diego Zest home games (MLS).
- Over 2.5 goals scored in last 5 Dallas games (MLS).
Prediction on corners
H2H
- average Over/Under corners in H2H matches - 7 (2.67 - for home team and 4.33 - for away team);
- average Over/Under corners at home team's field - 9 (4 - for home team and 5 - for away team).
San-Diego Zest : Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.56; at home field - 5.11;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.3; at home field - 4.5.
Dallas: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.25, away - 4.43;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.4; away - 4.2.
- San-Diego Zest have taken under 6.5 corners in 7 of last 8 games (MLS).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 3;
- both teams scored all-time - 2 times;
- on the home team’s field - 0 times.
Statistics: San-Diego Zest vs Dallas
- number of matches played in the tournament: 16 vs 16;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 9 vs 11;
- number of BTTS matches for San-Diego Zest at home - 6 (67%);
- number of BTTS matches for Dallas away - 4 (57%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 7 vs 8;
- BTTS matches for San-Diego Zest at home - 5 (83%);
- BTTS matches for Dallas away - 4 (80%).
- San-Diego Zest have scored and conceded in 7 of last 8 home games.
- San-Diego Zest have scored and conceded in 6 of last 7 home games (MLS).
- Dallas have scored and conceded in last 5 games (MLS).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (21/238, 8.8%);
- San-Diego Zest at home most often finish matches: 1:2 , 2:2 , 5:0 (2/9, 22.2%);
- Dallas away most often play: 0:2 , 0:4 , 1:0 , 1:2 , 2:1 , 2:2 , 2:3 (1/7, 14.3%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 9.12% (odds 8)
2:1 - 8.25% (odds 9.5)
2:2 - 7.62% (odds 10)
⭐ Editor's Prediction
Dallas look the stronger side - their form is more convincing than San Diego Zest's, and the attacking numbers back that up. The hosts' defence has been shaky, and both teams need points, which pushes this towards an open game. Dallas have been scoring consistently, and that holds even away from home. The bet is Dallas total goals over 1.5.