Colorado v Seattle

International weekends bring a halt to the European elite leagues, with all the well-known players jetting off to their countries making the continuation of the domestic calendar incomprehensible as a concept.

In MLS it's very different, with larger proportions of the squads not troubled by such things, and as such, the league continues throughout. Occasionally this throws up opportunities and tonight looks like one of those.

Colorado play host to Seattle in the early hours this evening, and could well be value to see off their opponents - a side who must fulfill this fixture despite being riddled with players missing.

No fewer than 10 of the Seattle first team squad are away with their national teams, while a further two are on the treatment table, and one is suspended. We did a little tot up for a few facts on this one.

Of the players in their squad with 12 first team starts this season, seven are missing, and only five are available. In total, of the players missing out, they are without 158 of their 308 starting berths so far this season, and 200 of their 388 overall first team appearances including subs this season. Oh, and the absent players contributed 29 of their 45 goals so far.

All told, the loss of players like Cristian Roldan, Brad Smith, Jordan Morris and Gustav Svensson means they are probably without seven of their preferred starting XI, and at least a couple more who would have come in to replace those seven!

So far this season Colorado have collected 30 points from 28 games, and have a (-9) goal difference. At home they have won 20 points from 14 games with a +1 goal difference.

Seattle are better, winning 46 points from 28 games and banking a +3 goal difference. Away from home they have won 16 points from 14 games with a (-7) goal difference.

Colorado are a solid 21/20 with Betway, or 11/10 on the exchanges.

3pts Colorado to beat Seattle at 21/10

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