Vancouver

Injured: FW Etienne Barbara; MF John Thorrington; MF Michael Nanchoff; FW Darren Mattocks

Unavailable: Bryce Alderson, Russell Teibert (CAN U-23)

DC United

Injured: MF Kurt Morsink; DF Ethan White 

Unavailable: Bill Hamid, Perry Kitchen (USA U-23); Andy Najar (Honduras U-23)

Vancouver is surprising with the fine start the team made but the team looks more complete than the most MLS sides, so this is not luck. It has solid defense with experienced players, the midfield is really unpredictable with Camillo and Le Taux. And when you add Hassli to cap the attacking movements, who has both physical power and finishing skills, you see Vancouver is ready for a playoff spot. 

DC is not a bad team, despite losing last two matches, and taking into account season 2011 they are without a win for 8 rounds now. There is a classy player in the team - De Rosario, but his efforts alone are more than insufficient to win points against solid teams like Vancouver. 

Tip: Vancouver -0.5