JUST IN : Columbus Crew vs. Inter Miami: Lineups, Team News, and Prediction
As MLS action heats up, Inter Miami hosts Columbus Crew in a high-stakes Eastern Conference battle on June 1, 2025, at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale. With both teams in playoff contention, this clash promises attacking flair, tactical intrigue, and star-studded lineups.
Team News
Inter Miami returns to home soil after snapping a four-game winless streak with a 4–2 triumph over CF Montréal. Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez rediscovered their rhythm, each netting twice in a commanding attacking display. However, the Herons continue to struggle with defensive depth. Veteran defender Jordi Alba and right-back Gonzalo Luján are injury doubts, while starting goalkeeper Drake Callender remains sidelined, meaning Oscar Ustari is expected to continue between the sticks.
For Columbus Crew, the injury report isn’t much brighter. Center-back Rudy Camacho and full-back Andrés Herrera are both ruled out due to thigh injuries, weakening a backline that has already faced rotation issues. Despite the setbacks, Columbus has found stability in form, remaining unbeaten in their last six league meetings against Inter Miami—including three straight victories.
Predicted Lineups
Inter Miami (4-3-3):
Oscar Ustari; Gonzalo Luján, Tomás Avilés, Nicolás Freire, Noah Allen; Sergio Busquets, Federico Redondo, Facundo Farías; Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez, Robert Taylor.
Columbus Crew (4-2-3-1):
Patrick Schulte; Steven Moreira, Yevgen Cheberko, Malte Amundsen, Sean Zawadzki; Darlington Nagbe, Aidan Morris; Diego Rossi, Cucho Hernández, Alexandru Matan; Christian Ramírez.
Match Preview
Inter Miami has shown they can score at will, especially at home, but their defense remains porous—conceding in eight straight games. Columbus, known for their structured possession play and ability to create space in the final third, could exploit Miami’s backline, especially if Alba and Luján are unavailable.
Tactically, the battle between Busquets and Nagbe in midfield could dictate the tempo. Messi’s influence will be central as always, but Columbus’ collective shape and recent head-to-head success give them confidence heading into the fixture.
Prediction
Both teams are capable of scoring multiple goals, but questions remain about their defensive solidity. While Inter Miami boasts more star power, Columbus has greater tactical cohesion. Expect a close contest.
Prediction: Inter Miami 2–2 Columbus Crew.
