**St. Louis City** holds the edge because they enter in good form while **Colorado Rapids** arrive in very poor form. Both sides sit level on **16 points**, but St. Louis City’s momentum and home advantage tip the balance.

**St. Louis City**’s midfield trio of **C. Durkin**, **D. Edelman**, and **M. Hartel** must control possession against **Colorado Rapids**’ defensive spine of **L. Herrington** and **R. Holding**. The Rapids have conceded **24 goals** in **15 games**, making their backline the primary target for St. Louis City’s attack.

For **St. Louis City**, midfielder **C. Durkin** and attacker **C. Teuchert** drive the creative output. For **Colorado Rapids**, defenders **L. Herrington** and **R. Holding** anchor a unit that must contain St. Louis City’s **16 goals** scored.

**St. Louis City** is without **F. Fall**, **E. Lowen**, and **T. Ostrak**. **Colorado Rapids** misses **R. Cannon**, **A. Fadal**, and **T. Ku-DiPietro**.