Inter Miami vs Columbus Crew Preview
Inter Miami have won six straight to close in on top spot in the Eastern Conference. Luis Suarez has taken over with Lionel Messi still resting after the World Cup, the veteran to continue his fine run of form in front of goal.
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These clubs have met on 11 occasions, Inter Miami leading 7-3 alongside one draw.
Three of the previous four encounters have gone over 4.5 goals.
Miami Searching for Seven Straight
Inter Miami have won both matches since the break to make it six straight, scoring 21 goals in that run.
Guillermo Hoyos’ side began with an exciting 3-2 victory over Chicago Fire. Luis Suarez scored twice to establish a 2-1 lead before they were pegged back, Preston Plambeck coming off the bench to score a late winner.
A Suarez penalty was the difference in a 1-0 win at CF Montreal last time out. They had 1.82-2.04 xG with goalkeeper Rocco Rios man of the match.
Columbus on the Outside Looking in
Columbus opened the second half of the campaign with two home games, the first ending in a 2-1 defeat to New York City. They had 59% possession and 1.65-1.45 xG, Daniel Gazdag’s added penalty coming too late.
Gazdag converted another penalty in a 2-1 victory over Cincinnati. The Crew were under heavy pressure in the closing stages but managed to hold onto all three points.
Laurent Courtois' side sit 11th in the Eastern Conference, picking up 14 points at home and five on the road.