MLS Preview: Columbus Crew’s Weak Home Defense Could See Inter Miami Secure Regular Season Title Early

October 3, 07:45, MLS Matchday 35, Columbus Crew vs. Inter Miami.

Currently, Inter Miami stands at the top of the Eastern Conference with 65 points from 19 wins, 8 draws, and 4 losses, while Columbus Crew is second in the East with 57 points from 16 wins, 9 draws, and 5 losses.

Last round, Inter Miami drew 1-1 at home against Charlotte FC, extending their unbeaten streak to eight games. However, it’s worth noting that all three of their recent matches ended in draws. If they can win away against Columbus Crew this round, Inter Miami will secure the 2024 regular season title early. Moreover, Inter Miami has a chance to make history by setting a new record for points in an MLS regular season. The current record is 73 points set by New England Revolution in 2021. If Inter Miami wins all three remaining matches, their total for the season would be 74 points. Columbus Crew have been in good form recently, losing only one of their last seven matches. However, they have conceded nine goals in their last three home games in the MLS, conceding at least two goals per game.

Suárez leads Inter Miami in scoring (17 goals in the MLS) and is tied for third on the MLS scoring charts this season. Captain Messi leads the team with 15 assists and is also tied for third on the MLS assist charts this season. For Columbus Crew, Cucho Hernández is their top scorer and assist leader this season with 16 goals and 13 assists to his name.

This will be the ninth time Inter Miami faces Columbus Crew across all competitions, with a record of four wins, one draw, and three losses. Their most recent meeting was on June 19, when Inter Miami won 2-1 at home against Columbus Crew.

Columbus Crew will be without two players for this crucial match—Sean Zawadzki and Evan Bush, both ruled out for the remainder of the season due to abdominal and arm injuries respectively. As for Inter Miami, they will be without central defender Tomás Avilés, who is suspended due to accumulated yellow cards. Additionally, several players are sidelined due to injuries: David Martínez (groin), Carlos Dos Santos (arm), Leonardo Álvarez (groin), and Nicolás Freire (torn cruciate ligament).

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