Columbus Crew vs Inter Miami: A heavyweight clash in the Eastern Conference pits two of MLS’s most in-form sides against each other as Columbus Crew host Inter Miami. Wilfried Nancy’s side remains unbeaten and top of the table, while Javier Mascherano’s Miami, powered by global stars Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez, are just three points behind in fourth. Both sides have attacking firepower and tactical discipline, setting up a potentially explosive encounter.

Head-to-Head Record

• Total Matches: 9

• Columbus Crew Wins: 3

• Inter Miami Wins: 5

• Draws: 1

Last 5 Meetings

1. Oct 3, 2024 – Columbus Crew 2-3 Inter Miami (MLS)

2. Aug 14, 2024 – Columbus Crew 3-2 Inter Miami (Leagues Cup)

3. Jun 20, 2024 – Inter Miami 2-1 Columbus Crew (MLS)

4. Jul 5, 2023 – Inter Miami 2-2 Columbus Crew (MLS)

5. Apr 30, 2023 – Columbus Crew 1-2 Inter Miami (MLS)

Recent Form

Columbus Crew (Last 5 Matches):
W-W-W-D-D

• April 14 – Beat St. Louis City 2-1 (A)

• April 6 – Beat CF Montréal 2-1 (H)

• March 30 – Beat DC United 2-1 (A)

• March 23 – Drew 0-0 vs NYCFC (H)

• March 16 – Drew 1-1 vs Charlotte (A)

Inter Miami (Last 5 Matches):
D-W-D-L-W

• April 14 – Drew 0-0 vs Chicago Fire (A)

• April 10 – Beat LAFC 3-1 (H, CCC)

• April 7 – Drew 1-1 vs Toronto FC (H)

• April 3 – Lost 0-1 vs LAFC (A, CCC)

• March 30 – Beat NYCFC 3-2 (H)

Team News

Columbus Crew:
Wilfried Nancy’s team is enjoying an unbeaten run and will look to extend it without three key players. Defenders Rudy Camacho and Marcelo Herrera remain out, while Lassi Lappalainen is also sidelined. The attack, led by Diego Rossi and Jacen Russell-Rowe, has been in lethal form recently.

Inter Miami:
Javier Mascherano’s side is unbeaten in MLS but dealing with minor setbacks. Midfielder David Ruiz is ruled out, but the attacking trio of Messi, Suárez, and Segovia remains intact. Federico Redondo’s emergence in midfield has brought balance alongside Sergio Busquets, while the defense continues to improve with every outing.

Columbus Crew vs Inter Miami Lineups

Columbus Crew (4-3-3):
Schulte; Farsi, Moreira, Zawadzki, Amundsen; Jackson, Nagbe, Chambost; Rossi, Russell-Rowe, Arfsten

Inter Miami (4-3-3):
Ustari; Lujan Melli, Aviles, Falcon, Allen; Cremaschi, Busquets, Redondo; Messi, Suárez, Segovia

10 Key Stats

1. Inter Miami have won 5 of the last 9 head-to-head matches.

2. Columbus Crew are unbeaten in their last 6 matches (W3, D3).

3. Columbus Crew average 2.22 goals per home game this season.

4. Inter Miami are unbeaten in MLS this season (W4, D3).

5. Luis Suárez has 5 assists, the most for Inter Miami.

6. Columbus have not lost at home this season (W2, D2).

7. Average goals per game between these sides: 4.0

8. Inter Miami have scored in all but one away match in 2025.

9. Columbus Crew have scored 30% of their goals between minutes 16-30.

10. Messi and Suárez have combined for 9 goals in all competitions.

Columbus Crew vs Inter Miami Prediction

Both sides are stacked with talent and playing strong soccer. Columbus Crew’s home form and solid midfield may help them control possession, but Messi and Suárez remain game-changers. Expect goals from both sides in a close contest.

Prediction: Columbus Crew 2-2 Inter Miami

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