Columbus Crew vs Inter Miami Prediction and Betting Tips | 2nd October 2024

The 2024 edition of MLS is back in action with another round of matches this week as Columbus Crew take on Lionel Messi and Gerardo Martino's Inter Miami side in a crucial encounter at the Lower.com Field on Wednesday. Both teams have good players in their ranks and will want to win this game.

Columbus Crew vs Inter Miami Preview

Columbus Crew are in second place in the MLS Eastern Conference standings and have stepped up to the plate this season. The home side played out a 2-2 draw against DC United last week and will need to take it up a notch in this fixture.

Inter Miami, on the other hand, are at the top of the league table and have been exceptional this year. The Herons played out a 1-1 draw in their previous game and have a point to prove this week.

Columbus Crew vs Inter Miami Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

Inter Miami have a slight edge over Columbus Crew and have won four out of the eight matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Columbus Crew's three victories.
Columbus Crew have won three of their four matches at home against Inter Miami, with their only such defeat coming by a 2-1 scoreline in April 2023.
Columbus Crew have lost only two of their last 40 matches at home in all competitions in a run dating back to May 2023 and have scored three or more goals in 16 of these games.
Inter Miami have won only one of their last six matches in which Lionel Messi has made an appearance and have played out draws in their last three such games.

Columbus Crew vs Inter Miami Prediction

Inter Miami have a formidable squad at their disposal and can be virtually unstoppable on their day. Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez have been impressive for the Herons and will look to make their mark this week.

Columbus Crew have an imposing home record and will look to extend their excellent run at the Lower.com Field. Both teams are evenly matched and could play out a draw in this fixture.

Prediction: Columbus Crew 1-1 Inter Miami

Columbus Crew vs Inter Miami Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result - Draw

Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - No

Tip 3: Columbus Crew to score first - Yes

Tip 4: Lionel Messi to score - Yes