Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Inter Miami (2nd, 42 pts) held a 22-point advantage over Columbus Crew (15th, 20 pts). The last five rounds placed Inter Miami no better than 19th for form, against 2nd in the standings. In league terms the two rates read 2.55/1.86 for Inter Miami and 1.41/1.77 for Columbus Crew (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.6.
Inter Miami arrived on a run of six straight wins, having scored in 14 consecutive games.
GioScore's database holds 6 meetings between the two: 5 for Inter Miami, 0 for Columbus Crew and 1 drawn, at 3.33 goals per meeting. History gives the home side just 33% of the wins in this matchup. History points to goals: 67% of the meetings had three or more, and both sides scored in 83%.
The match was played at Chase Stadium (capacity 21,550). Half-time and full-time told different stories: Inter Miami led 2-1 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 2-2.
Goal scorers
Inter Miami: Luis Suárez (16'), Noah Allen (45') · Columbus Crew: Casemiro (34' og), Brais Méndez (84')
Key stats
Possession: Inter Miami 51% · Columbus Crew 49% · Total shots: 12-13 · On target: 4-3 · Corners: 5-2