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The 2024 edition of MLS returns to the fold with another round of matches this week as Columbus Crew take on Gerardo Martino's Inter Miami side in an important encounter at the Chase Stadium on Wednesday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will want to win this game
Inter Miami vs Columbus Crew Preview
Columbus Crew are in sixth place in the MLS Eastern Conference standings and have been inconsistent in recent weeks. The Herons edged New York City FC to a narrow 3-2 victory in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this week.
Inter Miami, on the other hand, are at the top of the league table and have been in excellent form this season. The home side defeated Philadelphia Union by a 2-1 scoreline last week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
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Inter Miami vs Columbus Crew Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Inter Miami have a slight edge over Columbus Crew and have won three out of the six matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Columbus Crew's two victories.
- Inter Miami have never lost a match against Columbus Crew at home in MLS, but the Crew did manage to pick up their first point away from home against the Herons in their previous such game in July 2023.
- Inter Miami have won eight of their last 11 matches in the regular season of MLS and have picked up 26 points from these games - the highest in the competition during this period.
- Columbus Crew have won four matches away from home on the trot in MLS and have managed to achieve this feat for only the second time in their history.
Inter Miami vs Columbus Crew Prediction
Inter Miami put on an admirable display against Columbus Crew last week and will need to make the most of their impressive form going into this game. With Lionel Messi unavailable for the next few weeks, Robert Taylor and Leonardo Campana will need to step up to the plate.
Columbus Crew have a poor record in this fixture but can hold their own on their day. Inter Miami are currently in better form, however, and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Inter Miami 2-1 Columbus Crew
Inter Miami vs Columbus Crew Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Inter Miami to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Columbus Crew to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Robert Taylor to score - Yes
