Inter Miami vs Columbus Crew: Preview, predictions and lineups

  • Inter Miami play host to Columbus Crew in a midweek contest
  • Both sides are coming off narrow victories from the previous weekend
  • Miami will be without the likes of Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez with Copa America approaching
Inter Miami play host to Columbus Crew
Inter Miami play host to Columbus Crew / Getty Images
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Inter Miami return to Chase Stadium to take on Columbus Crew in Major League Soccer action this weekend.

The Herons are fresh off a 2-1 comeback victory over Philadelphia Union on the road at Subaru Park. It wasn't as straightforward as head coach Gerardo 'Tata' Martino would've liked, as Miami found a stoppage-time winner with Leo Afonso coming off the bench to put the Herons up despite the team finishing the match with nine men.

On the other side of the clash, the Crew also managed to pick up three point on the road against a tough NYCFC side that's improved each week in 2024. A penalty kick from Cucho Hernandez sealed the 3-2 victory for Columbus despite Santiago Rodriguez pulling one back for the hosts late on in normal time.

Here's 90min's guide to the Herons vs the Crew.


What time does Inter Miami vs Columbus Crew kick-off?

  • Location: Ft Lauderdale, Florida, United States
  • Stadium: Chase Stadium
  • Date: Wednesday 19 June (United States) / Thursday 20 June (United Kingdom)
  • Kick-off Time: 19:30 ET / 16:30 PT / 00:30 BST (Thursday)

Inter Miami vs Columbus Crew H2H record (Last Five Games)

  • Inter Miami: 2 wins
  • Columbus Crew: 2 wins
  • Draws: 1

Last meeting: Inter Miami 2-2 Columbus Crew (4 July 2023) - MLS


Current form (all competitions)

Inter Miami

Columbus Crew

Philadelphia 1-2 Inter Miami - 15/06/2024

NYCFC 2-3 Columbus Crew - 14/06/2024

Inter Miaim 3-3 St Louis CITY - 01/06/2024

Pachuca 3-0 Columbus Crew - 01/06/2024

Inter Miami 1-3 Atlanta United - 29/05/2024

Orlando City 0-2 Columbus Crew - 25/05/2024

Vancouver Whitecaps 1-2 Inter Miami 25/05/2024

Chicago Fire 1-3 Columbus Crew 18/05/2024

Inter Miami 1-0 DC United - 18/05/2024

CF Montreal 1-3 Columbus Crew - 15/05/2024


How to watch Inter Miami vs Columbus Crew on TV and live stream

Country

TV channel/live stream

United Kingdom

Apple TV - MLS Season Pass

United States

Apple TV - MLS Season Pass

Canada

Apple TV +


Inter Miami team news

Lionel Messi
Messi remains unavailable for selection / Simon M Bruty/GettyImages

Martino will have to make do without the likes of Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Matias Rojas as the trio are set to compete at Copa America 2024 starting this week.

As if Miami's squad wasn't already a little thin on depth, Tomas Aviles and David Ruiz were sent off in the win vs Philadelphia as both players were shown a second yellow card. Striker Leo Campana will also miss the contest as he picked up his fith yellow card of the season vs the Union.

Federico Redondo will also miss the contest as he picked up a groin injury and is expected to return to action next month.


Inter Miami predicted lineup vs Columbus Crew

Inter Miami predicted lineup vs Columbus Crew ( 4-3-3 ): Callender, Weigandt, Sailor, Kryvtsov, Alba; Bright, Busquets, Cremaschi; Gressel, Taylor, Afonso.


Columbus Crew team news

Jacen Russell-Rowe
Russell-Rowe is headed to Copa America / Kirk Irwin/GettyImages

Jacen Russell-Rowe is the lone player unavailable for selection for Crew boss Wilfried Nancy, as the youngster was included in Jesse Marsch's Canada Copa America squad.


Columbus Crew predicted lineup vs Inter Miami

Columbus Crew predicted lineup vs Inter Miami ( 3-4-2-1 ): Schulte; Moreira, Camacho, Amundsen; Farsi, Morris, Nagbe, Arfsten; Rossi, Matan; Hernandez.


Inter Miami vs Columbus Crew score prediction

It'll be a close encounter down in south Florida with two sides that contain some of the best attacking talent in all of MLS -- even with Miami's missing players.

The Herons will be full of confidence after their comeback win over the weekend, but the reigning MLS champions will be difficult to beat. Each side will manage to find the back of the new twice with the two clubs sharing the points in an entertaining draw.

Prediction: Inter Miami 2-2 Columbus Crew