Prediction: Columbus Crew vs Inter Miami

Prediction: Inter Miami to win 2-1

Best Odds: 97/10

Bookmaker: Zetbet

Columbus Crew and Inter Miami CF will lock horns with each other in the 2024 Leagues Cup this week. The Round of 16 tie between Wilfried Nancy’s side and Gerardo Martino’s team will be held at the Lower.com Field in Columbus, Ohio. It is scheduled to kick off at 12:30 am UK time on Wednesday.

Columbus Crew

Columbus Crew are a well-known and well-supported club in Major League Soccer who were founded back in 1994. The Black and Gold have won seven major trophies – the MLS Cup in 2008, 2020 and 2023.

The Crew finished third in the Major League Soccer Eastern Conference table in 2023 and reached the playoffs. They will be determined to do just as well this time around. Wilfried Nancy’s side are third in the league table at the moment with 43 points from 23 matches.

Columbus Crew will head into the game against Inter Miami on the back of a 4-0 victory over  Sporting Kansas City in the 2024 Leagues Cup. It came after a 4-1 win against Premier League opposition Aston Villa in a pre-season friendly which came after a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Atlanta United away from home in Major League Soccer.

Team News:

Columbus Crew will field a strong team against Inter Miami. Hagen, Camacho, Amundsen, Farsi, Nagbe, Zawadzki, Arfsten, Ramirez, Rossi and Hernandez all are likely to start.

Inter Miami

Inter Miami were only six years ago in 2018, but they have become a household name now, not just in American football but all over the world. With David Beckham at the helm and Lionel Messi weaving his magic, The Herons are going places.

Gerardo Martino’s side had a disappointing 2023 campaign. Inter finished as low as 14th in the Major League Soccer Eastern Conference table last season. They are now at the top of the league table with 53 points from 25 matches, five points ahead of second-place FC Cincinnati.

Inter Miami will head into the game on the back of a 4-3 victory over Toronto FC in 2024 Leagues Cup. It came after a 2-1 loss at the hands of Tigres UANL in 2024 Leagues Cup which followed a 2-2 victory over Puebla in the same competition.

Team News:

Inter Miami are likely to field a strong team, although Martinez will not play due to suspension. Callender, Alba, Weigandt, Aviles, Busquets, Gressel, Rojas, Gomez, Redondo and Suarez all are likely to start.

Key Factors to Consider

• Columbus Crew have conceded 4 goals in their last 5 games.
• Columbus Crew have scored 8 goals in their last 2 games.
• Inter Miami have won 4 of theor last 5 matches in all competitions.
• Inter Miami have won 8 of their last 10 matches in all competitions.
• Inter Miami have lost just 2 of their last 10 matches in all competitions.

Conclusion

While Columbus Crew have a good team, Inter Miami are in great form at the moment and are on a roll. They do not look like they can be stopped. Even though Gerardo Martino’s side are the visiting team, it is hard to see them slip up. A narrow win for Inter is the most likely outcome in this game.

Prediction: Inter Miami to win 2-1

Best Odds: 97/10

Bookmaker: Zetbet