Inter Miami vs Columbus Crew prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, August 2, 2026
MLS USA
In the regular MLS season on August 2, 2026, Inter Miami will face off against Columbus Crew. The reigning title holders are expected to claim another win.
Inter Miami vs Columbus Crew: Team News and Expert Analysis
The Florida club is one of the youngest franchises in the league. However, last season they already captured the MLS Cup. The architect of that success, Mascherano, stepped down after a weak start to the new football year. This managerial change proved effective, as the team ended spring with a series of victories. They continued this momentum into the summer, winning against Chicago Fire and Montreal.
The Ohio team finished seventh in their conference last season with 53 points in 2025. However, they were immediately knocked out of the playoffs by Cincinnati. This season has been even tougher, with the club losing nearly half of their matches. For example, they lost to New York City but later avenged their earlier playoff exit by beating Cincinnati. They are also still competing in the U.S. Open Cup.
The MLS champions are currently playing very entertaining football: scoring an average of 2.53 goals per game but also conceding a lot, with 1.76 goals allowed on average. Laurent Courtois' squad scores 1.4 goals per game but concedes 1.53.
Previous Encounters: Inter Miami vs Columbus Crew
Messi and his teammates have won four consecutive MLS matches against Columbus Crew, despite losing to them in the previous League Cup season.
It seems unlikely that the title holders will stumble now. The prediction is for a home win (odds – 1.68).
Inter Miami vs Columbus Crew: Key Statistics and Trends
- Inter Miami has won six games in a row
- 71% of Inter Miami's matches end with goals from both teams and an average total of 4.29 goals per match
- Columbus Crew have won three of their last four matches
Inter Miami vs Columbus Crew: Probable Starting Lineups
Inter Miami is expected to line up in a 1-4-4-2 formation (probable lineup): Rios - Reguilon, Mikael Silva, Frey, Murra - Silvetti, Segovia, Casemiro, Bright - Luis Suarez, Messi
Columbus Crew is expected to use a 1-3-4-2-1 formation (probable lineup): Schulte - Zawadzki, Camacho, Moreira - Arfsten, Bangura, Chambos, Farsi - Gazdag, Hubrun - Tiare
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