Colorado and Vancouver can both attack from wide areas, but their recent chances have differed in quality. Colorado have limited several opponents' clean looks while using quick outlets behind a press; Vancouver can still connect Gauld and White after winning the ball high. Sydney's wide service creates a separate test for Adelaide's back line. Adelaide's Goodwin and Muñiz also give them a route through and around Sydney's midfield.
Colorado can release Yapi or Phillip into the space behind Vancouver's fullbacks after beating the first press. Vancouver's Gauld, White and Sabbi played in its last match, yet its recent road chances have generally been modest; Colorado's quick wide runners can keep the home side moving forward. The latest MLS report reflects Sadiq's new absence after a brief appearance, while Vancouver's Muller missed its previous match. I expect Colorado's defensive work and wide outlets to keep this close through the later exchanges. That's why I'm siding with Colorado to come away with at least a draw.
Adelaide's Goodwin supplied from the wing at Pathum, Muñiz created centrally and Alagich finished a later move. Sydney can reach Sunday through Quintal and Sekine, but its derby produced little accurate finishing and Hollman is now out after playing most of that game. Adelaide's travelling squad includes its current creators; Vriends remains unavailable after also missing Pathum. Goodwin's service and Muñiz's second route can keep Adelaide creating even as Sydney presses from home. That's why I'm siding with Adelaide to avoid defeat.
