Major League Soccer: Philadelphia Union-Sporting Kansas City Statistical Preview

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Team News

Philadelphia Union

Michael Farfan returns from suspension after missing the tie against the Montreal Impact after picking up 5 yellow cards this season.
Sebastien Le Toux is doubt for the Philadelphia Union after picking up a foot injury after the draw against DC United.

Sporting Kansas City

Aurelien Collin returns from suspension after missing the tie against DC United, with Paulo Nagamura ruled out through injury for Sporting Kansas City.
Claudio Bieler is unlikely to start, but could feature at some point in the game.

Prediction

The Philadelphia Union are hanging on to their playoff hopes by a thread, needing a variety of results in other games to make the top five in the Eastern Conference.
Sporting Kansas City still have their sights set on the Supporters’ Shield, with just one point separating them from the top of the standings. The outcome of the title race lies outwith their hands, but Peter Vermes’ side will be focused on victory.
The visitors to PPL Park look to have more quality in attack and throughout their side, making Sporting KC favourites against the Union.

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