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Chase Stadium Today - 12:10 AM
Major League Soccer
Inter Miami MIA
1 – 0
1ST HALF 23
Columbus Crew COL
Live : 1st Half Today 12:10 AM
Regular Season
Luis Suárez - 16'
Goal
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Events

1ST-HALF
Event
Luis Suárez
Right foot shot / 1st Goal
16'

Match Commentary

20
Attempt Attempt
Jamal Thiare takes a shot with his head, but it misses the target.
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.

Statistics

Possession
MIA
44%
COL
56%

Top Statistics

1 Goals 0
0 Shots 1
1 Dangerous attacks 15
39 Possession 61
0 Corners 1
0 Free kicks 3

Match Overview

1 Goal Kicks 0
3 Throwins 11
0 Successful Headers 1
1 Assists 0
5 Dribble Attempts 3
1 Successful Dribbles 0
20 Successful Dribbles Percentage 0

Attacking

23 Attacks 19

Possession

9 Long Passes 14
89 Passes 137
81 Successful Passes 125
91 Successful Passes Percentage 91
1 Key Passes 3
7 Successful Long Passes 11
78 Successful Long Passes Percentage 79

Defensive

1 Saves 0
6 Tackles 4
2 Interceptions 0
7 Duels Won 8

Build-up

1 Total Crosses 5
0 Accurate Crosses 2

Discipline

0 Offsides 1
4 Fouls 0

Lineup

Referee : Tori Penso

Starting XI ▼

34
Rocco Ríos Novo
Rocco Ríos Novo Goalkeeper
6.5
4
Facundo Mura
Facundo Mura Defender
6.5
15
Fricio Caicedo
Fricio Caicedo Defender
6.5
16
Micael
Micael Defender
6.5
32
Noah Allen
Noah Allen Defender
6.5
5
Casemiro
Casemiro Midfielder
6.5
7
Rodrigo De Paul
Rodrigo De Paul Midfielder
6.5
42
Yannick Bright
Yannick Bright Midfielder
6.5
9
Luis Suárez
Luis Suárez (C) Attacker
6.5
24
Mateo Silvetti
Mateo Silvetti Attacker
6.5
56
Dániel Pintér
Dániel Pintér Attacker
6.5
Referee : Tori Penso

Starting XI ▼

28
Patrick Schulte
Patrick Schulte Goalkeeper
6.5
4
Rudy Camacho
Rudy Camacho Defender
6.5
25
Sean Zawadzki
Sean Zawadzki (C) Defender
6.5
31
Steven Moreira
Steven Moreira Defender
6.5
7
Dylan Chambost
Dylan Chambost Midfielder
6.5
20
André Gomes
André Gomes Midfielder
6.5
23
Mohamed Farsi
Mohamed Farsi Midfielder
6.5
30
Hugo Picard
Hugo Picard Midfielder
6.5
8
Dániel Gazdag
Dániel Gazdag Attacker
6.5
16
Taha Habroune
Taha Habroune Attacker
6.5
19
Jamal Thiaré
Jamal Thiaré Attacker
6.5

CONTEXT

Entering the thirtieth minute of the first half, Inter Miami faces Columbus Crew in a match that has yet to see a breakthrough. The possession stands evenly at fifty percent apiece, showcasing a mutual respect in territorial control and build-up play. No disciplinary actions in the form of red cards have disrupted the flow, allowing both sides to maintain their tactical setups. Although Inter Miami entered as the pregame stronger team, the current draw reflects a performance that stays in line with those signals without major deviations. Limited clear-cut opportunities have kept the expected goals profile steady, aligning with the neutral projection versus live assessment. This equilibrium suggests a cautious approach from both outfits as they navigate the remainder of the opening period.

TL;DR

  • Live state: The first half at minute 30 shows a level contest between the two sides.
  • Structural vs live: Live developments remain in line with pre-match structural expectations of a competitive matchup.
  • Projection vs live: The projection and live state exhibit neutral alignment without notable shifts.
  • xG trend: Expected goals trends follow an in-line pattern consistent with pre-game indicators.
  • Possession profile: Possession is evenly distributed at fifty percent for each team, mirroring balanced profiles.
  • Event impact: Absence of red cards has ensured no significant event impacts on team compositions.
  • Second-half outlook: Live efficiency trend is in line with; The remainder should be decided by execution in transitions and set plays.
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: 67 W
Portland Timbers Rank: 65 W
Cincinnati Rank: 70 W
Toronto Rank: 61 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: 58 W
Philadelphia Union Rank: 67 D
New York RB Rank: 63 L
New York City Rank: 71 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.
79.06
69.05
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Inter Miami
Columbus Crew
Power Score
79.06
69.05
League Position
2
11
Global Rank
111
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 data not available for this match.

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.
0%
59%
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.
+0.00 vs -0.41
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.
59%
0%
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).
-0.41 vs +0.00
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
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—
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 0.00
Columbus Crew 0.00
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 0.00
Columbus Crew 0.00
Inter Miami
Columbus Crew
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • COL had peak pressure around 23'.
  • COL started the game with stronger pressure.
  • Both teams' pressure dropped after the 30th minute.
MIA Pressure COL Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: COL reached the top pressure at 23' (93.38).

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: 2026-08-02T00:05:06+00:00

PLAYERS CURRENTLY PLAYING

Match Formation 4-3-3
Match Formation 3-4-2-1
Pitch
R. Ríos Novo
Argentina
34 R. Ríos Novo
F. Mura
Argentina
4 F. Mura
F. Caicedo Jaramillo
Ecuador
15 F. Caicedo Jaramillo
M. dos Santos Silva
Brazil
16 M. dos Santos Silva
N. Allen
United States
32 N. Allen
Y. Bright
42 Y. Bright
C. Casimiro
Brazil
5 C. Casimiro
R. de Paul
Argentina
7 R. de Paul
M. Silvetti
24 M. Silvetti
L. Suárez Díaz
Uruguay
9 (C) L. Suárez Díaz
D. Pintér
56 D. Pintér
P. Schulte
United States
28 P. Schulte
S. Zawadzki
United States
25 (C) S. Zawadzki
R. Camacho
France
4 R. Camacho
S. Moreira
Cape Verde
31 S. Moreira
H. Picard
France
30 H. Picard
A. Tavares Gomes
Portugal
20 A. Tavares Gomes
D. Chambost
France
7 D. Chambost
M. Farsi
Canada
23 M. Farsi
D. Gazdag
Hungary
8 D. Gazdag
T. Habroune
United States
16 T. Habroune
J. Thiaré
Senegal
19 J. Thiaré

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

CONCLUSION

As the first half moves forward the balanced nature of the contest between Inter Miami and Columbus Crew continues to hold sway. With possession levels matched and no major incidents altering the dynamics the game remains poised for further developments after the break. The in-line efficiency and neutral alignment indicate that adjustments may be needed if either side seeks to break the deadlock. Observers can expect a continuation of measured play unless a key moment shifts the momentum in the second period.