Columbus Crew vs Inter Miami: Inter Miami to win
Inter Miami arrive on the road with a 2.2 xG scoring rate against a Columbus Crew side limited to 1.3 xG at home. The model gives Miami a 57.8% chance of victory versus Columbus’ 22%.
Both clubs come in with contrasting recent form – Miami have been hard to beat while the Crew have been inconsistent. The fixture pits Miami’s potent attack against a Columbus defence that has been conceding just over a goal per game at home.
Jonesy's Verdict
With a 57.8% model win probability and a superior away xG of 2.2, Miami are the clear favorites to take all three points.
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With Columbus Crew averaging 1.3 expected goals and Inter Miami averaging 2.2, the model gives a 64.7% chance both teams find the net, ahead of the 35.3% it gives to at least one side being kept out.
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Combined expected goals of 3.5 (Columbus Crew 1.3 + Inter Miami 2.2) points to an open game, with the model giving Over 2.5 Goals a 67.9% chance against 32.1% for Under.
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Our Poisson model, built from each side's real season scoring and conceding rates, has Columbus Crew at 22.0%, the draw at 20.2%, and Inter Miami at 57.8% to win.
The single most likely scoreline in our model is 1-2 at 9.5% — treat any single scoreline price with caution given how spread out the probability distribution is across a low-scoring match.
The Numbers Behind the Headline
Most likely scorelines
Model probabilities are derived from each team's real season goals-for and goals-against averages via a Poisson goal-expectancy model — not a fixed set of narrative numbers.
Form Guide — Last 5
Columbus Crew
Columbus’ last five league results read L‑W‑L‑L‑W, highlighted by a 3‑0 home thrashing of Colorado Rapids and a narrow 0‑1 home loss to New York Red Bulls. The mixed form, especially the recent defeat, suggests they lack the offensive punch needed to beat a high‑scoring Miami side, reinforcing the pick of a Miami win.
Inter Miami
Inter Miami’s stretch of W‑D‑D‑D‑D includes a 7‑1 home win over CF Montreal and a series of 2‑2 draws against Atlanta United and Nashville SC. The opening win shows their capacity to score heavily, while the draws indicate resilience, both supporting the expectation that Miami will at least edge out Columbus.
Head-to-Head
In the five most recent meetings, Miami have won three, drawn one and lost one, with the latest 2‑2 draw confirming their ability to score against Columbus, which aligns with the model’s win forecast.
| Date | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Aug 2026 | Inter Miami 2-2 Columbus Crew | Major League Soccer |
| 31 May 2025 | Inter Miami 5-1 Columbus Crew | Major League Soccer |
| 19 Apr 2025 | Columbus Crew 0-1 Inter Miami | Major League Soccer |
| 2 Oct 2024 | Columbus Crew 2-3 Inter Miami | Major League Soccer |
| 13 Aug 2024 | Columbus Crew 3-2 Inter Miami | Leagues Cup |
Team News (Pregame)
Columbus Crew: W. Abou Ali (Knee Injury), S. Bangoura (Ankle Injury), R. Camacho (Foot Injury), J. Thiare (Leg Injury)
Inter Miami: T. Allende (Knee Injury), I. Fray (Injury), T. Segovia (Muscle Injury), M. Silvetti (Injury)
Injury records reflect the team news on file heading into this match.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Columbus Crew vs Inter Miami?
Columbus Crew won 2-1. Our pre-match pick was Inter Miami to win.
What was the final score of Columbus Crew vs Inter Miami?
Columbus Crew 2-1 Inter Miami (full time).
When was Columbus Crew vs Inter Miami?
Columbus Crew played Inter Miami on Mon 28 Sep · 00:00 BST in the MLS at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field.
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