Columbus Crew vs Inter Miami CF MLS Betting Prediction

MLS Columbus Crew vs Inter Miami CF Prediction 6/19/2024

Columbus Crew (7-2-6) travel to face off against Inter Miami CF (11-3-5) on Wednesday, June 19th. This match will be played at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Both club’s come into this one having won their previous match. The match starts at 7:30 PM ET.

Columbus Crew vs Inter Miami CF

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Columbus Crew Is Coming Off A Win

The Columbus Crew will be looking to build off their close 3-2 win over New York City FC. This match was played on the road, and they went into it as the +230 underdog. The five combined goals surpassed the over/under line of 3.5 goals.

On offense, the Crew was extremely efficient with their 12 shots on goal, scoring three times. Cucho Hernandez and Christian Ramirez both took four shots on goal apiece, with Hernandez also converting on a penalty kick.

Patrick Schulte was the starting goalie for the Crew, and he finished with four saves on New York City’s six shots on goal. Overall, the defense had three blocks, to go along with four interceptions.

Through 15 matches, the Columbus Crew have a record of 7-2-6, putting them 6th in the Eastern Conference. They have won four straight matches, including a 3-2 win over New York City FC on June 15th. Overall, they have been favored in 12 matches, going 5-2-5 in those contests. After this match against Inter Miami CF, they will return home to take on Sporting Kansas City on June 22nd.

Inter Miami CF Is Coming Off A Win

Inter Miami CF will be looking to build off their 2-1 win over the Philadelphia Union. This win came on the road and despite the over/under line being 2.5 goals, the payout for the over was slightly higher than the under. The three combined goals exactly matched the payout for this line.

Going into the match, Inter Miami CF was the heavy underdog, paying out +250 on the money line. The club needed a strong second-half performance to get the win, as the score was knotted at 1-1 going into halftime. Overall, Miami took 11 shots, four of which were on target.

Julian Gressel and Leonardo Afonso were the two players for Inter Miami CF to score, with Gressel finding the net on his only shot on goal. Afonso also scored on his only shot on goal, and Ben Cremaschi finished with an assist for the club.

On the defensive end, Inter Miami CF did a good job of keeping the Philadelphia Union in check, despite the Union taking 19 shots. Drake Callender finished with two saves on the three shots on goal he faced, and the club intercepted 10 passes.

Inter Miami CF is currently in first place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 11-3-5. Overall, they have 38 points, which is two points ahead of FC Cincinnati. They have been favored in 14 of their 19 matches, going 8-2-4 in those contests. At home, they have a record of 5-2-3. In their last four matches, they have gone 2-1-1, including a win over the Philadelphia Union on June 15th. Following this match, they will be on the road against Nashville SC on June 30th.

Columbus Crew Offense Breakdown

The Columbus Crew have scored 1.6 goals per match this season, which is 9th in the MLS. They have scored more than their season average in four straight matches. Cucho Hernandez is the team’s top scorer, as he has found the back of the net five times this season, which is 37th in the MLS. He also leads the team in shots on goal, as he has 16 this season, which is 27th in the league.

Inter Miami CF Offense Breakdown

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Inter Miami CF’s offense has been one of the most potent in the MLS this season, as they are averaging 2.3 goals per match, which is the best mark in the league. They are also fourth in shots on goal per match, and they have had fewer corner kicks than their opponents in 52.6% of their matches. Luis Suarez is the top scorer for Inter Miami CF and is fourth in the MLS with 12 goals. He also leads the club in shots on goal, which is fifth in the league. Lionel Messi is the leader in assists for Inter Miami CF and is second in the MLS with 10 assists. He is also third in the league in goals scored.

Columbus Crew Defense Breakdown

Heading into their match against Inter Miami CF, the Columbus Crew’s defense is currently ranked 1st in MLS, allowing just 1.0 goal per match. However, they are 14th in blocked shots and 22nd in interceptions. Over their last four matches, they have given up 1.0 goal per match, including a match against the 28th ranked offense (Orlando City SC) where they did not allow a goal. Patrick Schulte is 12th in MLS with four clean sheets this season.

Inter Miami CF Defense Breakdown

Inter Miami’s defense has been inconsistent of late, but they are coming off a solid performance against the Philadelphia Union, who are 6th in scoring. Overall, they are 16th in goals allowed this season (1.5), and they are 26th in blocked shots. Keeper Drake Callender is 8th in saves (55) and clean sheets (4). Over their last five matches, they have given up three goals twice, but they have also posted a shutout.

Columbus Crew vs Inter Miami CF Prediction

Our prediction for this Columbus Crew vs. Inter Miami CF matchup is a 2-2 draw, which is listed at +275. Looking at the matchup, we have Lionel Messi as the top projected goal scorer for Inter Miami, who comes in with the edge in terms of goals scored this season. On the other side, we are giving Cucho Hernandez the best chance to score for Columbus Crew. Coming into the match, Inter Miami is one of the top shooting teams in the MLS and is also 4th in shots on goal. They are taking on a Columbus Crew defense that is 1st in goals allowed but just 22nd in interceptions.


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