Inter Miami vs Columbus Crew preview

United States flag 2026 Major League Soccer, United States
Chase Stadium Sun, 2 Aug - 12:10 AM
Major League Soccer
Inter MiamiMIA
2 – 2
Columbus CrewCOL
Full Time Sun, 2 Aug 12:10 AM
Regular Season
Luis Suárez - 16'
Noah Allen - 45+5'
Goal
|
Goal
Casemiro - 34' (Own Goal)

CONTEXT

The match between Inter Miami and Columbus Crew unfolded as a thrilling contest that ended in a 2-2 draw. Inter Miami, the stronger team, started brightly and led 2-1 at halftime through effective attacking play. Columbus Crew responded in the second half to equalize and secure a point on the road. Possession stats showed Inter Miami with 53 percent of the ball while Columbus Crew held 47 percent. The expected goals were nearly even at 1.17 for the home side and 1.22 for the away side. This result came despite a significant deviation noted for Inter Miami. The game featured no red cards and maintained a balanced structure throughout the ninety minutes of play, reflecting the competitive nature of the encounter between these two sides.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Final score: Inter Miami 2-2 Columbus Crew. Inter Miami showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift was in line with expectations for both teams.
  • xG alignment: The outcome was consistent with the xG values of 1.17 for Inter Miami and 1.22 for Columbus Crew.
  • Market alignment: The result aligned with market expectations in this draw.
  • xG expectations: xG expectations indicated a close contest with a differential of -0.05.
  • Event impact: No major events altered the flow of the game between the sides.
  • Red card distortion: There was no red card distortion as both teams finished with eleven players.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
T. Penso
T. Penso
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 30.4
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 4
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
B. Mayo
B. Mayo
1st Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
C. Rockwell
C. Rockwell
2nd Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
M. de Oliveira
M. de Oliveira
4th Official • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Inter Miami Á. Hoyos Marchisio
Á. Hoyos Marchisio
VS
Columbus Crew L. Courtois
L. Courtois
2.18
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.12
3 i
Last 6 Opponents
CF Montréal Rank: 57 W
Chicago Fire Rank: 65 W
Philadelphia Union Rank: 66 W
Portland Timbers Rank: 64 W
Cincinnati Rank: 69 W
Toronto Rank: 60 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
Cincinnati Rank: 68 W
New York City Rank: 66 L
Atlanta United Rank: 57 W
Philadelphia Union Rank: 66 D
New York RB Rank: 62 L
New York City Rank: 70 L
4
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
4 - 0 - 0
0

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
78.49
68.2
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Inter Miami
Columbus Crew
Power Score
78.49
68.2
League Position
2
10
Global Rank
112
356

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
Inter Miami — Opponent-weighted form score
Columbus Crew — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Inter Miami Columbus Crew

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

–
vs

Inter Miami

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Columbus Crew

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Inter Miami ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Columbus Crew
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
25.66
34.04
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
34.04
25.66
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Inter Miami -0.58 Efficiency Index
vs
Columbus Crew +0.58 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Inter Miami
Columbus Crew
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Inter Miami
vs
Columbus Crew
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Inter Miami Columbus Crew
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
30%
36%
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
-0.35 vs -0.44
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Inter Miami Columbus Crew
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
36%
30%
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
-0.44 vs -0.35
Inter Miami
Columbus Crew
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

–
Inter Miami
vs
Columbus Crew
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Inter Miami Columbus Crew
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
—
—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
Inter Miami 0.38
Columbus Crew 0.22
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Inter Miami Columbus Crew
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
—
—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
Inter Miami 0.03
Columbus Crew 0.06
Inter Miami
Columbus Crew
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • MIA had peak pressure around 103'.
  • COL started the game with stronger pressure.
MIA Pressure COL Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: MIA reached the top pressure at 103' (100.00).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 4 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Inter Miami MIA Home
4 matches
Columbus Crew COL Away
Match Record
4
Wins
0
0
Draws
0
0
Losses
4
Goals
11
Goals Scored
4
4
Goals Conceded
11
+7
Goal Difference
-7
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-03T00:00:21+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-3-3
Match Formation 4-4-2
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 02, 2026, 12:10 AM
Competition
2026 Major League Soccer, United States · Regular Season
Stadium
Chase Stadium
Capacity
21550
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Tori Penso
Brooke Mayo
Corey Rockwell
Marcos de Oliveira

Statistics

Possession
MIA
52%
COL
48%

Top Statistics

2 Goals 2
3 Big Chances Created 0
7 Shots 6
32 Dangerous attacks 60
53 Possession 47
5 Corners 2
5 Free kicks 9
1 Yellow Cards 2

Match Overview

83 Ball Safe 74
7 Goal Kicks 7
8 Goal Attempts 8
4 Substitutions 4
7 Throwins 21
0 Hit Woodwork 1
7 Successful Headers 4
2 Assists 0
0 Injuries 1
7 Dribble Attempts 11
3 Successful Dribbles 1
43 Successful Dribbles Percentage 9

Attacking

109 Attacks 108
3 Big Chances Missed 0

Possession

42 Long Passes 41
597 Passes 540
533 Successful Passes 490
89 Successful Passes Percentage 91
8 Key Passes 12
29 Successful Long Passes 28
69 Successful Long Passes Percentage 68

Defensive

2 Saves 2
14 Tackles 6
9 Interceptions 13
28 Duels Won 20

Build-up

8 Total Crosses 13
1 Accurate Crosses 3

Discipline

1 Offsides 1
9 Fouls 5

Lineup

Referee : Tori Penso

Starting XI ▼

34
Rocco Ríos Novo
Rocco Ríos Novo Goalkeeper
6.69
4
Facundo Mura
Facundo Mura Defender
6.78
41
David Ruíz
David Ruíz
Midfielder75'
6.34
15
Fricio Caicedo
Fricio Caicedo Defender
6.77
16
Micael
Micael Defender
6.34
32
Noah Allen
Noah Allen Defender
7.48
5
Casemiro
Casemiro Midfielder
6.39
7
Rodrigo De Paul
Rodrigo De Paul Midfielder
7.34
42
Yannick Bright
Yannick Bright Midfielder
7.01
22
David Ayala
David Ayala
Midfielder75'
6.58
9
Luis Suárez
Luis Suárez (C) Attacker
8.13
24
Mateo Silvetti
Mateo Silvetti Attacker
6.74
59
Preston Plambeck
Preston Plambeck
Midfielder86'
6.65
56
Dániel Pintér
Dániel Pintér Attacker
6.88
10
Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi
Attacker53'
6.48
Referee : Tori Penso

Starting XI ▼

28
Patrick Schulte
Patrick Schulte Goalkeeper
6.41
4
Rudy Camacho
Rudy Camacho Defender
6.51
23
Mohamed Farsi
Mohamed Farsi Defender
6.76
25
Sean Zawadzki
Sean Zawadzki (C) Defender
6.64
31
Steven Moreira
Steven Moreira Defender
6.55
7
Dylan Chambost
Dylan Chambost Midfielder
6.92
17
Sekou Tidiany Bangoura
Sekou Tidiany Bangoura
Midfielder61'
6.67
16
Taha Habroune
Taha Habroune Midfielder
6.63
20
André Gomes
André Gomes Midfielder
7.25
30
Hugo Picard
Hugo Picard Midfielder
6.52
26
Lautaro Giaccone
Lautaro Giaccone
Midfielder72'
6.44
8
Dániel Gazdag
Dániel Gazdag Attacker
6.83
10
Brais Méndez
Brais Méndez
Midfielder62'
7.34
19
Jamal Thiaré
Jamal Thiaré Attacker
7.11
11
Brooks Lennon
Brooks Lennon
Defender86'

Events

2ND-HALF
90+5'
Event
Patrick Schulte
Time wasting / 3rd Yellowcard
Event
Preston Plambeck → Mateo Silvetti
8th Substitution
86'
86'
Event
Brooks Lennon → Jamal Thiaré
7th Substitution
84'
Event
Brais Méndez
Left foot shot / 3rd Goal
Event
Casemiro
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
82'
Event
David Ayala → Yannick Bright
5th Substitution
75'
Event
David Ruíz → Facundo Mura
6th Substitution
75'
74'
Event
Sekou Tidiany Bangoura
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
72'
Event
Lautaro Giaccone → Hugo Picard
4th Substitution
62'
Event
Brais Méndez → Dániel Gazdag
3rd Substitution
61'
Event
Sekou Tidiany Bangoura → Dylan Chambost
2nd Substitution
Event
Lionel Messi  → Dániel Pintér
1st Substitution
53'
1ST-HALF
Event
Noah Allen
Goal awarded
45+6'
Event
Noah Allen
Header / 2nd Goal
45+5'
34'
Event
Casemiro
Right foot shot / 1st Own Goal
Event
Luis Suárez
Right foot shot / 1st Goal
16'

Match Commentary

90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Patrick Schulte.
90
Attempt Attempt
Lionel Andres Messi takes a right-footed shot but misses.
90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued.
90
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
90
Attempt Attempt
Lionel Andres Messi attempts a header but misses the shot.
90
Update Update
Offside.
89
Attempt Attempt
Micael dos Santos Silva takes a right-footed shot but misses.
89
Attempt Attempt
David Ayala takes a left-footed shot but misses.
89
Corner Corner
Corner kick awarded.
86
Update Update
Preston Plambeck is on, and Mateo Silvetti is off.
86
Update Update
Brooks Lennon comes on for Jamal Thiare.
84
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Brais Mendez scores with a left-footed shot.
84
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Brais Mendez scores, bringing the score to 2-2.
82
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Carlos Henrique Casimiro.
80
Attempt Attempt
Brais Mendez takes a left-footed shot but misses.
77
Attempt Attempt
Taha Habroune takes a right-footed shot but misses.
75
Update Update
David Ayala comes on for Yannick Bright.
75
Update Update
David Ayala replaces Yannick Bright.
74
Substitution Substitution
Substitution: David Ruiz comes on for Facundo Mura.
72
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Sekou Tidiany Bangoura.
72
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card.
72
Update Update
Laurtaro Giaccone is on, and Hugo Picard is off.
66
Attempt Attempt
Sekou Tidiany Bangoura takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
66
Attempt Attempt
Sekou Tidiany Bangoura takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
65
Attempt Attempt
Brais Mendez takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
63
Attempt Attempt
Andre Filipe Tavares Gomes takes a right-footed shot but misses.
62
Update Update
Brais Mendez comes on for Daniel Gazdag.
61
Update Update
Sekou Tidiany Bangoura is on, and Dylan Chambost is off.
56
Attempt Attempt
Lionel Andres Messi takes a left-footed shot but misses.
53
Update Update
On comes Lionel Andres Messi, and off goes Daniel Pinter.
53
Attempt Attempt
Lionel Andres Messi takes a left-footed shot but misses.
52
Attempt Attempt
Luis Suarez takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
52
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
45
Attempt Attempt
Jamal Thiare takes a right-footed shot but misses.
45
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 2-1.
45
GOAL! GOAL! Important
VAR decision confirms the goal for Noah Allen.
45
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 2-1.
45
Update Update
Offside.
36
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
34
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot by Carlos Henrique Casimiro results in an own goal.
34
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! An own goal by Carlos Henrique Casimiro levels the score at 1-1.
34
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 1-1.
32
Attempt Attempt
Jamal Thiare takes a left-footed shot but misses.
31
Attempt Attempt
Noah Allen takes a right-footed shot but misses.
24
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
24
Attempt Attempt
Daniel Pinter takes a right-footed shot but misses.
20
Attempt Attempt
Jamal Thiare takes a shot with his head, but it misses the target.
20
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
19
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
16
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Luis Suarez takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
16
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Luis Suarez scores to make it 1-0, assisted by Yannick Bright.
14
Update Update
Offside.
4
Attempt Attempt
Jamal Thiare takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Tori Penso.

CONCLUSION

In conclusion, the 2-2 draw between Inter Miami and Columbus Crew represented a fair outcome based on the underlying metrics from the match. Both teams demonstrated resilience throughout the game, with Inter Miami unable to maintain their halftime advantage of 2-1 despite being the stronger side. The close xG figures of 1.17 and 1.22 underscored the even contest between the sides. The absence of red cards ensured the match proceeded without major disruptions or distortions in play. This result highlights the challenges of holding leads in such fixtures and sets the stage for future improvements by both clubs. Overall, it was a well-contested game that provided valuable insights into team performances under pressure from start to finish.