Inter Miami vs Columbus Crew Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups & Team News | MLS

Inter Miami vs Columbus Crew Preview

• Competition: Major League Soccer
• Date: Sunday, 1 June
• Kick-Off Time: 12:30 AM GMT
• Venue: Chase Stadium

The Inter Miami vs Columbus Crew match will be played on Sunday, 1 June at the iconic Chase Stadium. The seventh-placed team will host the fifth-placed team in the Major League Soccer.

The Star-studded Inter Miami squad have a lot of expectations to fulfil this season, and they aren't performing up to the mark as they are not getting good results and have been inconsistent till now. Javier Mascherano's tactics have also been questioned by the fans as the Argentinian manager hasn't impressed the fans and management till now. If he fails to deliver results, surely some tough decisions will be taken by the management. In 14 games, Inter Miami have won six, drawn five, and lost three games till now. They fought back very well against Philadelphia as they were able to draw the game, and the match ended in a 3-3 scoreline.

Columbus Crew has performed well till now in the Western Conference and has the same number of points as Nashville and Orlando City. If they get a string of good results in the upcoming fixtures, they will be able to jump high in the points table.

Currently, they have played 15 games, in which they won seven games, drew six, and lost two matches. They have some decent players on their side who can get good results for the team. Playing Inter Miami away from home will not be an easy task, for sure. This will be a mouthwatering and exciting clash for sure.

Inter Miami Team News

For the home side, David Ruis is still injured, Ryan Sailor is still doubtful due to a concussion issue, and Drake Callender is suffering from groin injuries. These injury concerns are making things a little bit complicated for the Argentinian manager. The rest of the squad is fit to play on Sunday.

Columbus Crew Team News

Rudy Camacho and Andres Herrera are expected to be sidelined with thigh complaints. The rest of the players are fully fit and will be available for selection against Inter Miami on Sunday.

Inter Miami vs Columbus Crew Predicted Lineups

Inter Miami Predicted Lineup (4-4-2):

Goalkeeper: Ustari

Defenders: Fray, Aviles, Lujan, Allen

Midfielders: Allende, Bright, Busquets, Alba

Forwards: Messi, Suarez

Columbus Crew Predicted Lineup (3-1-4-2):

Goalkeeper: Hagen

Defenders: Moreira, Zawadzki, Cheberko

Midfielders: Nagbe, Farsi, Arfsten, Rossi, Gazdag

Forwards: Rowe, Aliyu

Inter Miami vs Columbus Crew Head-to-Head Record

Both teams have faced each other 12 times, out of which Inter Miami won six games, three ended in draws, and Columbus won three matches. In the last five fixtures, Inter Miami won three games, Columbus won once, and one match ended in a draw.

Key Players to Watch in Inter Miami vs Columbus Crew

Lionel Messi (Inter Miami)

The Little man from Rosario has changed the fortunes of Inter Miami since he joined them, and from the beginning, he has been able to perform at a very high level. In the last game against Philadelphia, he scored a brilliant free kick to help his team get the draw, and this season, the fans have a lot of expectations. He has lost the pace that he used to have a few years back, but still, he is someone who can dribble past players and make the difference on the pitch. He has played 18 games this season, in which he has scored 11 goals and provided two assists.

Diego Rossi (Columbus Crew)

The Uruguayan attacking midfielder has shown this quality this season, as from the first match itself, he has performed at a very high level. Rossi is a typical South American player who is very intense off the ball as he likes to press high up on the pitch, and is physically very strong. Overall, he is a player who is known for his humility and work ethic. Rossi can dribble and make short passes to open up spaces for his teammates to exploit. His creativity and skill to break the lines will be very useful in the upcoming match, as Miami's defence has been awful this season. This season, he has played 16 games, in which he has scored eight goals and provided two assists.

Inter Miami vs Columbus Crew Prediction

Mascherano's men are not in a very good form and have faced a lot of criticism this season already, but despite all ups and downs, they will not be an easy team to beat. On the other hand, Columbus are a team who are capable of getting wins away from home. This will be a tightly contested fixture for sure, most probably this match will end in a stalemate.

Predicted Score: Inter Miami 1-1 Columbus Crew

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