Inter Miami CF vs Columbus Crew - Match Preview
- Inter Miami have won 1, drawn 2 and lost 2 of their last five MLS games.
- Columbus Crew have also been inconsistent, winning 1, drawing 3 and losing 1 of their past five league games.
- Columbus have been defensively disciplined under Wilfried Nancy, but Miami have some powerful attackers of their own.
Miami and Columbus to trade goals
Inter Miami CF are slight favourites at 2.29 to beat Columbus Crew in a USA MLS 2025 matchup in which both teams to score – Yes looks a much better bet at 1.53. This Inter Miami CF vs Columbus Crew prediction suggests a close contest, with goals expected on both sides.
Javier Mascherano’s men are 11th in the USA MLS 2025 standings with 23 points from 14 games while the Crew are seventh with 27 points from 15 and look the more consistent side.
Miami’s results over the past month have been mixed with one win, two draws and two defeats from five games. Our Inter Miami CF vs Columbus Crew preview highlights their last two matches, which have been a 0-3 home loss to Orlando City and a 3-3 draw away to the Philadelphia Union.
Columbus have gone three without a win in USA MLS 2025 away action, drawing two and losing one. Their past two outings were a 1-1 home draw with FC Cincinnati and a 3-2 loss away to Charlotte FC.
Tadeo Allende is one of a number of stars for Miami
The home team, who have won both of their previous two home meetings with Columbus, should get some revenge.
The hosts play the game for Messi, but this clash could come down to a battle in midfield and at the back where Mascherano’s team have been vulnerable this season.
Miami are at their most dangerous when in attack and have adopted a 3-4-3 system that allows their two superstars to shine. But they are susceptible to getting caught out at the other end.
Jordi Alba is a great provider, with three assists in Miami’s last five games, and Tadeo Allende has been their best finisher recently with three of the club’s last eight goals. The Inter Miami CF vs Columbus Crew prediction takes into account Allende's form, as he has a bit of everything in terms of skill and flair and can unlock any defence on his day.
Crew’s disciplined system is producing regular goals
Columbus are the complete opposite of Miami, playing a system and sticking to it. Nancy, who took over in December 2022, has instilled discipline into this group and they always seem to have the ball in the dangerous areas.
Diego Rossi is their star finisher with 7 goals in 14 MLS games so far, but Nancy’s system has allowed other attacking players to flourish and they are a constant threat.
The visitors have been respectable on the road in MLS this season with 3 wins, 3 draws and just 1 defeat in 7. They have scored 11 times. The Inter Miami CF vs Columbus Crew betting tips favor goals, with Miami having 3 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses from 7 home games in USA MLS 2025 and conceding 12 goals.