Two MLS founding members come face-to-face at the Toyota Stadium on Thursday, as FC Dallas take on DC United in a Fourth of July clash.
Luchi Gonzalez's men are currently fourth in the Western Conference, but have won just two of their last 11 fixtures.
Latest odds
Having won five and lost none of their last seven home games against this opposition, they are 7/10 (1.70) favourites to get back on track by coming out on top here.
The Black and Red missed the chance to go top of the Eastern Conference by being held to a draw against Toronto FC last Sunday, but are priced at 13/4 (4.25) to collect maximum points in this one.
ISI PhotosThat draw was a fourth in five games for the guests, who can be backed at 13/5 (3.60) to play out yet another stalemate.
Team news
John Nelson is unavailable due to an abdominal strain, while Reggie Cannon and Bryan Acosta are both on international duty.
Chris Odoi-Atsem, Joseph Mora and Oniel Fisher are both injured and Paul Arriola is with the USA squad at the Gold Cup.
Preview
Ben Olsen’s team were close to coming away with nothing against Toronto last time out, needing a 90th-minute penalty from Wayne Rooney to salvage a point.
Getty ImagesComing from behind has become something of a habit in recent matches, having conceded first in four of the last five and scored eight of their last 10 goals in the second period.
They will probably require patience once again considering the Toros have only conceded one first-half goals in 10 MLS home matches, compared to nine in the second 45 minutes.
Predictions
All in all, even money (2.00) looks well worth backing on DC United leaving it late once again and scoring after half-time for the sixth match in seven, ensuring Dallas concede in that period for the fifth home game in six.
DC United to score in the second half at Evens (2.00) for a 1.5pt stake with 888Sport
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