Preview: Colorado Rapids vs. Philadelphia Union - prediction, team news, lineups

The visitors were knocked out of the US Open Cup in midweek via a penalty shootout which they will be keen to put behind them this time out.

Match preview

Colorado Rapids have been enjoying a strong run of form in terms of avoiding defeats as of late, and that continued in midweek when they beat Sacramento Republic FC in the US Open Cup.

Four different goalscorers were on hand to get the team into the next round during that match with a 4-2 win, which marked consecutive victories for the team.

While they head into this match on the back of nine without a loss, Robin Fraser's team have been struggling to get over the line to win the majority of them.

Colorado Rapids have drawn six out of 11 matches so far in the Major League Soccer division which is why they sit 10th in the Western Conference.

Fraser's men are yet to win a single league match at home, which is something they will be looking to change immediately to begin climbing up the division.

The visitors will also be hoping for a victory after getting knocked out of the US Open Cup in midweek via a penalty shootout against Minnesota United.

Philadelphia Union will be bringing tired legs into this game after a thrilling 3-3 draw in that match after extra time, with the brace from Kai Wagner not being enough to push them into the next round.

However, when it comes to their most recent league game Jim Curtin's men earned three points with a 1-0 win courtesy of a Daniel Gazdag penalty.

Philadelphia Union are currently seventh in the Eastern Conference but a victory could push the team up to fifth depending on other results.

However, the visitors have struggled massively on the road this season, winning just one away game in the league so far.

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Philadelphia Union Major League Soccer form:

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Philadelphia Union form (all competitions):

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Team News

Connor Ronan should be part of the starting lineup after he picked up three assists during their most recent MLS match, showcasing his passing range.

However, the hosts will be without several players including Jack Price, who is dealing with a ruptured Achilles tendon right now.

Alongside him Moise Bombito remains on the sidelines due to a knee problem and Braian Galvan is also on the shelf due to a groin issue.

Gazdag will be expected to retain his place in the attacking midfield role for the visitors, while Mikael Uhre could push for a place in the starting lineup this time around.

Colorado Rapids possible starting lineup:

Yarbrough; Wilson, Maxso, Abubakar; Beitashour, Ronan, Max, Rosenberry; Nicholson, Rubio; Barrios

Philadelphia Union possible starting lineup:

Blake; Mbaizo, Glesnes, Elliott, Wagner; Bedoya, Flach, McGlynn, Gazdag; Carranza, Uhre

We say: Colorado Rapids 1-2 Philadelphia Union

Colorado Rapids are enjoying a fantastic undefeated run at the moment, but because they have struggled to turn those matches into wins it will likely be another tough test this time out.

The visitors may have lost in midweek, but they should have enough quality to turn things around and push for three points.

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