Sporting KC will welcome Minnesota United to the Children's Mercy Park on Sunday, with three points at stake in the MLS.The hosts currently occupy second spot on the Western Conference table, with 36 points from 20 matches, while Minnesota United are two places beneath in fourth..@Amadou_iT11 says 3 points on Sunday guarantees the opening round of #MLSCupPlayoffs runs through The Blue Hell...@audi // #KCAsOne— Sporting KC (@SportingKC) October 30, 2020The two teams were victorious in their most recent fixtures. Sporting KC picked up a 1-0 win away to FC Cincinnati, while Minnesota United were 2-1 victors at home to Colorado Rapids.Sporting KC vs Minnesota United Head-to-HeadThis will be the 17th direct meeting between the two sides and Sporting KC have the better head-to-head record.The Wizards have nine wins and three draws to their name, while Minnesota were victorious on four previous occasions, scoring 18 goals and conceding 29.The most recent meeting came in September when a late strike by Johnny Russell was enough to give Sporting KC a 1-0 home win.Sporting KC form guide: W-L-D-W-WMinnesota United form guide: W-D-D-W-WSporting KC vs Minnesota United Team News The hosts have two players sidelined due to injury. Graham Zusi (ankle) and Felipe Gutierrez Leiva (knee) are both sidelined, although the latter is back in training.There are no suspension concerns for Sporting KC.Injury: Graham ZusiDoubtful: Felipe Gutierrez LeivaSuspension: NoneThe visitors have four players sidelined for their clash with Sporting KC. Hassani Dotson (ankle), Luis Amarilla (ankle), Ikenna Ike Opara (knock), and Tyler Miller (hip) are all ruled out of the match.There are no suspension concerns for manager Adrian Heath.Injuries: Luis Amarilla, Ikenna Ike Opara, Hassani Dotson, Tyler MillerSuspension: NoneSporting KC vs Minnesota United Predicted XI Sporting KC Predicted XI (4-3-3): Tim Melia; Amadou Dia, Winston Reid, Roberto Puncec, Jaylin Lindsay; Felipe Hernandez, Ilie Sanchez, Gianluca Busio; Khiry Shelton, Alan Pulido, Johnny RussellMinnesota United Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Dayne St. Clair; Chase Gasper, Bakaye Dibassy, Michael Boxall, Romain Metanire; Raheem Edwards, James Musa; Kevin Molino, Emanuel Reynoso, Robin Lod; Mason ToyeSporting KC vs Minnesota United PredictionThe two sides have been in fine form throughout the season and appear to be fairly even in terms of playing personnel and ability.Oregon-native Langsdorf joins the Loons after one with season with Reno where he played 18 games and scored 11 goals during the 2020 season. pic.twitter.com/RLyxsvhO8x— Minnesota United FC (@MNUFC) October 30, 2020Given the attack-minded nature of the two teams, there are bound to be goals at both ends but Sporting KC have been slightly better and home advantage should give them an edge in this encounter.Prediction: Sporting KC 2-1 Minnesota United