| Inter Miami wins | Draw | Columbus Crew wins |
|---|---|---|
| 2.09 | 3.96 | 3.105 |
| Inter Miami | Columbus Crew |
|---|---|
All Competitions
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LAST GAME: Inter Miami 4 - 2 Montreal Impact
| LAST GAME: Columbus Crew 2 - 2 Nashville SC
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- Date and Time: Saturday, May 31, 2025, 7:30 EDT
- Venue: Chase Stadium, Fort Lauderdale, USA
| Odds via 20Bet | |
| Inter Miami vs Columbus Crew | Saturday, May 31, 2025, 7:30 EDT |
| Inter Miami odds | 2.27 |
| Columbus Crew odds | 3.01 |
| Draw | 3.54 |
| Over\Under | Total 2.5: 1.66/2.22 |
| Betting Bonus | Up to 122 $/€ |
Inter Miami vs Columbus Crew Preview and Team News
Inter Miami Team News
Inter Miami is going through a turbulent period marked by defensive mistakes and mounting pressure on head coach Javier Mascherano.
Inter conceded 13 goals in their last six MLS matches, including a 4-1 defeat to Minnesota United and a 3-0 loss to Orlando City. Despite these setbacks, in a 3-3 draw against Philadelphia Union, Lionel Messi and Telasco Segovia played pivotal roles in the comeback.
This is the way. Proud of the team, happy with the result. We keep pushing for more! 👊🏼
Game 1000 🤯 pic.twitter.com/2ID4Osr0du
— Luis Suárez (@LuisSuarez9) May 29, 2025
The 4-2 victory over CF Montréal ended a four-match winless streak with Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez both scoring two goals. However, the victory was overshadowed by first-half injuries to key defenders Jordi Alba and Gonzalo Luján, as well as Maximiliano Falcón.
Javier Mascherano adopted a possession-based style of play, heavily influenced by the philosophies of Barcelona, given the presence of former Barça stars like Messi, Busquets, Alba, and Suárez. The team focuses on building from the back, maintaining high possession, and creating opportunities through intricate passing combinations.
Seguimos 👊💗🖤 pic.twitter.com/K2Ea7JKGc1
— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) May 29, 2025
However, this approach has exposed certain vulnerabilities. The team’s strategy of frequently pushing full-backs forward, particularly Jordi Alba, has often made them vulnerable to counter-attacks.
Opponents have taken advantage of the spaces left open, resulting in an increased number of goals conceded. Furthermore, the high defensive line used by Mascherano is targeted by teams using long balls over the top, exploiting the lack of pace among Miami’s center-backs.
— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) May 29, 2025
While Busquets provides experience and composure in midfield, there’s a noticeable lack of physicality and defensive cover, putting additional pressure on the backline.
Injuries continue to plague the squad. Goalkeeper Drake Callender is sidelined, prompting the acquisition of William Yarbrough from San Jose Earthquakes. Midfielders Baltasar Rodriguez and David Ruíz remain unavailable.
Inter Miami predicted lineup vs Columbus Crew
Inter Miami predicted lineup vs Columbus Crew (3-5-2): Ustari; Fray, Martinez, Lujan, Allen; Allende, Segovia, Busquets, Alba; Messi, Suarez
Columbus Crew Team News
Columbus Crew face their own challenges. Crew’s recent form includes a 3-2 loss to Charlotte, following four consecutive draws against FC Cincinnati, CF Montréal, Philadelphia Union and Nashville SC. Despite dominating possession in these matches, the team struggled to convert chances, and there is a need for improved finishing.
Crew often play in a 3-4-2-1 (3-1-4-2) formation, focusing on controlling the midfield and using wing-backs to provide width. This setup allows for fluid transitions between defense and attack, with an emphasis on building through short passes.
A key aspect of their play is the ability to exploit spaces in the opponent’s midfield. In their 4-2 victory over Charlotte, Columbus effectively attacked the midfield gaps, creating numerous scoring opportunities.
Earned the point.#Crew96 | #CLBvNSH pic.twitter.com/SpoVGJGsqE
— The Crew (@ColumbusCrew) May 29, 2025
The team’s midfielders are adept at making late runs into the box, adding an extra dimension to their attacking play.
Defensively, Crew showed good play in transitioning into a back five when out of possession to absorb pressure. Their pressing strategy is calculated, aiming to force opponents into wide areas where they can be isolated and dispossessed.
Patrick Schulte is out for several weeks due to an abdominal injury, and backup Evan Bush is also unavailable, leaving the team reliant on third-choice options. Defenders Andrés Herrera and Rudy Camacho are still sidelined.
Columbus Crew predicted lineup vs Inter Miami
Columbus Crew predicted lineup vs Inter Miami (3-5-2): Hagen; Moreira, Zawadzki, Cheberko; Nagbe; Farsi, Rossi, Arfsten, Gazdag; Aliyu, Russell-Rower
Inter Miami vs Columbus Crew Prediction
- Pick: Both teams to score
- Odds: 1.53 (20Bet)
- Score prediction: Inter Miami 2-2 Columbus Crew
Inter Miami demonstrated strong attacking skills, netting 27 goals in 14 matches, averaging approximately 1.93 goals per game. However, their defensive line is less robust, conceding 24 goals in the same number of matches, which translates to about 1.71 goals conceded per game.
This imbalance has led to high-scoring matches, such as the recent 3-3 draw against the Philadelphia Union.
Columbus Crew, on the other hand, is also often involved in matches with goals from both sides. Their recent matches include a 3-2 loss to Charlotte and a 2-2 draw with Philadelphia Union, with both teams scoring.
The Crew’s attacking prowess, combined with occasional defensive lapses, contributes to this trend.
Inter Miami vs Columbus Crew Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: Total Over 2.5
- Odds: 1.66 (20Bet)
The width battle will prove crucial. Miami’s fullbacks provide a significant attacking thrust, but this leaves space for Columbus to exploit through their own wide players.
Conversely, when Columbus commit players forward, they become vulnerable to Miami’s pace on the break, particularly through the channels that Suarez and Messi exploit so effectively.
Inter Miami were involved in high-scoring games lately, with 8 of their last 8 matches seeing over 2.5 goals scored. Their attack, led by Messi and Suárez, is strong, but defensive vulnerabilities have also contributed to the high goal totals.
Columbus Crew, while slightly more conservative, has also seen over 2.5 goals in 3 of their last 5 matches. Their attacking unit is effective, and their matches have tended to be open affairs.
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