The Philadelphia Union host the New York Red Bulls on Sunday.

Both the Philadelphia Union and the New York Red Bulls are near the top of the Eastern Conference standings in Major League Soccer, and this mid-season tie could prove crucial at the campaign’s end. Andre Blake will start in goal for the Union, with Fabinho, Richard Marquez, Ken Tribbett, and Keegan Rosenberry in defense. The midfield will be led by Swiss international Tranquillo Barnetta and Ilsinho, with C.J. Sapong in attack. New York will counter with Luis Robles in net and Sal Zizzo, Ronaldo Zubar, and Connor Lade in defense, though Gideon Baah will have to be replaced due to injury. Sacha Kljestan, Dax McCarty, Felipe Martins, and Mike Grella will be in midfield providing support for striker Bradley Wright-Phillips. Without defensive leader Baah, the Red Bulls will be shaky at the back, and over 2.5 goals should be scored. Philadelphia is extremely strong at home with seven wins and just one loss from ten matches, and that fine form should continue with a 3-1 victory over New York.