The Columbus Crew (7-7-15) visit Inter Miami CF (9-5-13) on September 13 at 8:00 PM ET, with both teams fighting for playoff position in the MLS Eastern Conference.

Match Details:

• Date: September 13, 2023
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• Venue: DRV PNK Stadium, Miami
• Watch: ESPN+, Bally Sports Ohio

Key Stats:

• Columbus sits 7th in East (36 points)
• Miami is 9th (31 points)
• Previous meeting: Columbus won 1-0 on August 31

Team Forms: Columbus Crew:

• Unbeaten in 8 straight matches
• Dropped 17 points from winning positions
• Missing Luis Diaz (suspension)
• Lucas Zelarayan: 9 goals, 10 assists
• Cucho Hernandez: 8 goals, 2 assists in 13 games

Inter Miami:

• Lost last 3 road games
• Won last 2 home games
• Gonzalo Higuain: Team-leading 10 goals
• No clean sheets since May 22

Betting Odds:

• Columbus: +210
• Inter Miami: +132
• Draw: +225
• Total Goals: Over 2.5 (-120), Under 2.5 (-105)

Match Analysis: Columbus needs to address their late-game defensive issues to secure three vital points in the playoff race. Miami's strong home form and Higuain's scoring streak make them dangerous, but their leaky defense gives Columbus opportunities, especially on set pieces through Zelarayan.

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