There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Seattle's last 8 games (Major League Soccer). FC Cincinnati are undefeated in their last 10 matches (Major League Soccer).
Joao Paulo is a long-term absentee due to an ACL tear. Obed Vargas and Andrew Thomas are both out with stress fractures in their lower backs. Cristian Roldan also joins them on the injury list after undergoing groin surgery. Kenneth Vermeer is also ruled out due to a torn pectoral muscle, while Beckham Sunderland is ruled out due to concussion protocol.
Both sides remain in the hunt for a play off space, with Cincinnati currently holding a spot, whilst Seattle can go to within 3 points of a place with a midweek win. Seattle currently sit in 10th position, and will have been devastated by their 2-1 loss to Vancouver last time out, who sit one position above them in the standings. Cincinnati are currently 6th in the Eastern Conference, and are in fine form, and if they take all three points here, then they will have an excellent chance of holding on and making the play offs. 3:2
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