Prediction: Match to end in 1-1 draw
Best Odds: 5/1
Bookmaker: etbet
Inter Miami and the Columbus Crew will lock horns with each other in Major League Soccer this coming weekend. The match between Javier Mascherano’s side and Wilfried Nancy’s team will be held at the Chase Stadium and is scheduled to kick off at 12:30am UK time on Sunday.
Inter Miami
Inter Miami were established just seven years ago, but under the stewardship of David Beckham, they have become one of the major teams in Major League Soccer. Having the likes of Lionel Messi, Jordi Alba and Luis Suarez in the team have helped The Herons become a worldwide name.
The Miami-based outfit finished first in the Eastern Conference table last season and will fancy their chances of doing the same this time around. Javier Mascherano’s side are seventh in the Major League Soccer Eastern Conference table with 23 points from 12 matches, seven points behind leaders, the Philadelphia Union.
Inter will take on CF Montreal in Major League Soccer this week before facing the Columbus Crew away from home in the MLS this weekend. The Herons played out a 3-3 draw with the Philadelphia Union on the road in MLS, which came after a 3-0 defeat at the hands of Orlando City in front of their fans in Major League Soccer.
Team News:
Inter Miami are likely to line up in a 4-4-2 formation against the Columbus Crew. Oscar Ustari will be in goal for the home team. Ian Fray, Tomas Aviles, Gonzalo Lujan and Noah Allen will be the four defenders. Tadeo Allende, Yannick Bright, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba will be the four midfielders. Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez will be the two centre-forwards.
Columbus Crew
The Columbus Crew are a well-known and well-ed club in Major League Soccer who were founded back in 1994. The Black and Gold have won seven major trophies – the MLS Cup in 2008, 2020 and 2023.
The Crew finished second in the Major League Soccer Eastern Conference table in 2024 and reached the playoffs. They will be determined to do just as well this time around. Wilfried Nancy’s side are fifth in the league table at the moment with 27 points from 15 matches.
The Columbus Crew will take on Nashville SC in Major League Soccer this week before facing Inter Miami away from home in MLS this coming weekend. The Crew lost 3-2 to Charlotte FC away from home in Major League Soccer last weekend, which came after a 1-1 draw with FC Cincinnati in front of their fans in the league.
Team News:
The Columbus Crew are likely to line up in a 3-1-4-2 formation against Inter Miami. Nicholas Hagen will be in goal for the visiting team. Steven Moreira, Sean Zawadzki and Yevhen Cheberko will be the three centre-backs. Darlington Nagbe will be the holding midfielder. Mohamed Farsi, Diego Rossi, Daniel Gazdag and Max Arfsten will be the four attacking midfielders. Jacen Russell-Rowe and Ibrahim Aliyu will be the two centre-forwards.
Key Factors to Consider
- Inter Miami have lost 3 of their last 6 Major League Soccer games.
- Inter Miami have won 1 of their last 6 Major League Soccer games.
- Inter Miami have scored 27 goals and given 24 assists in 14 Major League Soccer games this season.
- The Columbus Crew have drawn 3 of their last 6 Major League Soccer matches.
- The Columbus Crew have conceded 17 goals in 15 Major League Soccer matches.
Conclusion
Both the Columbus Crew and Inter Miami are doing well at the moment, and the Major League Soccer match between the two sides promises to be hugely exciting and competitive. It is very likely that the game will end in a draw.
Prediction: Match to end in 1-1 draw
Best Odds: 5/1
Bookmaker: etbet
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