MLS: Inter Miami vs. Columbus Crew Preview, Odds, Predictions (Aug 1)

• Inter Miami vs. Columbus Crew odds favor hosts at -125.
• Columbus Crew battles for the MLS playoffs.
• Inter Miami has won in the last 6 MLS fixtures.

Messi probably won’t play in this event, but so far, we have to say that Inter performs quite well without the Argentinian. As for Crew, they don’t have any other option but to go for a win here.

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How to Watch

• When: Saturday, August 1, 2026, 7:30 PM ET
• Where: Nu Stadium, Miami, Florida
• How to Watch: Apple TV, MLS Season Pass

Inter Miami CF vs. Columbus Crew Odds

Game Preview

Returning home to Nu Stadium, Inter Miami CF enters as home favorites in this Eastern Conference clash. And why wouldn’t that be the case when they have 6 straight league wins?

Without Messi, the focal point of Inter’s attack is another Barca veteran, Luis Suarez, who has 9 goals on his account so far. Inter’s games in Miami are highly efficient with 34 goals across 7 matches at Nu Stadium.

Wilfried Nancy’s squad travels south, aiming to pull off a surprise. This team isn’t playing well on the road, and has just 5 points won in 8 outings outside Columbus.

Their league restart after the World Cup saw them playing twice at home, losing to NYCFC 1-2, and then beating FC Cincinnati in an Ohio matchup with the same result.

Inter Miami vs. Columbus Crew Head to Head

Inter won the past three games against the Crew. Two of those events were last year, when they beat Columbus on the road, 0-1, and in Florida, 5-1.

Inter Miami vs. Columbus Crew Predictions

The Herons are favorites here, and to be honest, with or without Messi, we expect them to triumph. It’s time to see them play at home as well as on the road, because this unit spilled way too many points in Miami so far. To reach the first place in the East, they’ll need to correct that, and Columbus seems to be the perfect opportunity for doing so.

• Free MLS Pick: Inter Miami