Our prediction for this MLS match:
Columbus Crew
Match Time & Date:
03/10/2024
01:45
Prediction: 1-1
Inter Miami
Thursday’s MLS game at Lower.com Field pits together Columbus Crew and Inter Miami, the two top-table sides. Columbus Crew have already booked their spot in the Eastern Conference playoffs, but they surely want to secure a top-two finish as well. Goalkeeper Evan Bush and midfielder Zawadzki should be the only absentees in the home team. The opposition back-line should have Colombia striker Cucho Hernandez at bay.
The Herons, on the other hand, are eager to retain top position in the standings. Inter Miami continue relying on Argentina ace Leo Messi, who scored the equalizer in a 1-1 draw with Charlotte, while defender Noah Allen is back from suspension. Anyhow, we believe that there is a big value in betting on draw as Columbus Crew are tough to beat at home. You should bear in mind that Inter Miami have drawn each of their last three MLS games.
Highlighted Player (Lionel Messi):
Lionel Messi is regarded as one of the best players in the history of football. He was born on 24 June, 1987 in Rosario and he began his football career at Newell’s Old Boys. At age 10 he was diagnosed with a growth hormone deficiency, but having realized his potential at a young age, Barcelona decided to pay for his treatment.
Messi joined Barca in 2001 and he has been playing for the Camp Nou outfit ever since. The Argentine magician has won eight La Liga trophies with Barca and he helped the Catalan giants lift no less than four Champions League titles (2005/2006, 2008/2009, 2010/2011, 2014/2015).
In the 2011/2012 La Liga campaign Messi scored 50 goals for Barca, while netting 14 goals in the 2011/2012 Champions League campaign. The five-time Golden Ball award winner has established himself as Barcelona’s all-time top scorer, but he has yet to win a trophy with Argentina national team at major tournaments. Leo Messi, though, has won Olympic Gold Medal (2008) and FIFA World Youth Championship (2005), with la Albiceleste.
Highlighted Team (Columbus Crew):
Columbus Crew are an American soccer club based in Columbus, Ohio. The Black & Gold participate in the Eastern Conference and in 2008 they won both the conference and the MLS CUP final. Columbus Crew defeated New York Red Bulls in the MLS Cup final, with the likes of Moreno, Marshall and Hejduk scoring for the Black & Gold in the title game.
The club welcome their rivals at Mapfre Stadium, the venue which was opened on May, 15 1999. The current capacity of the stadium is 19.968 and it has to be noted that Mapfre Stadium is the first soccer-specific venue ever built for a MLS club.
A number of high-profile players were part of Columbus Crew in the past, but Guillermo Barros Schelotto is the most famous footballer that wore the black and yellow shirt. Schelotto played for Columbus Crew from 2007 to 2010 and during his spell with the Mapfre Stadium outfit the Black & Gold won the aforementioned MLS Cup.
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