Columbus Crew vs. Inter Miami: A Clash Promising a Turnaround

The clash between Columbus Crew and Inter Miami, scheduled for Sunday (27) at 8:00 PM (Brasília time), is highly anticipated as both teams have clear reasons to seek decisive points. Inter Miami occupies 3rd place in the Eastern Conference with 46 points, while Columbus Crew, in 13th, has 26 points in 26 matches and needs a victory to narrow the gap in the standings.

Match context

The duel takes place at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field in Columbus, Ohio, and is part of round 27 of the 2026 Major League Soccer. Columbus Crew has a history of 12 matches against Inter Miami, with seven wins for the Florida team, three for the Crew, and two draws.

Recent performance

• Columbus Crew: 7 wins, 5 draws, and 14 defeats in 26 matches, with a negative goal difference (37 scored, 42 conceded). Recently, they secured two important victories, one against the Montreal Impact and another in the US Open Cup semifinals.
• Inter Miami: 46 points, 63 goals scored in 26 matches. The team remains undefeated across all competitions for six matches and boasts an effective attack, featuring 20 goals and 11 assists from Lionel Messi.

Probable lineups

Columbus Crew (coach Laurent Courtois): Schulte; Farsi, Bailly, Zawadzki, Amundsen; Lennon, Gomes, Habroune, Mendez; Rodriguez, Martinez.

Inter Miami (coach Kily González): Ríos Novo; Mura, Micael, Falcon, Reguilon; Ayala, Casemiro, Morales; Plambeck, Suarez, Silvetti.

Where to watch

• TV: No broadcast scheduled;
• Streaming: Apple TV.

Betting forum and statistics

Real-time odds and statistics are available on various betting sites. Inter Miami scored 63 goals in 26 matches, with 20 goals from Messi and 12 from Luis Suárez.

Impact on the standings

A favorable result for Inter Miami could consolidate their position in the playoff zone, while a victory for Columbus Crew could close the gap to the knockout stage. The match is crucial for both teams as they seek to avoid the relegation zone and secure a spot in the next phase of the MLS.

With information from Gazeta Esportiva, LANCE!, Quinto Quarto.